DC Courts
Candice Barnett has extensive experience in the judicial sector, currently serving as Branch Chief at DC Courts since September 2009, with previous roles including Branch Supervisor, Acting Branch Supervisor, Section Supervisor, and Deputy Clerk III/Quality Assurance. Prior to this, Candice worked at M&T Bank as a Senior Teller from January 2006 to February 2009. Candice's educational background includes studies at Frostburg State University from 2000 to 2004 and attendance at Arundel Senior High School from 1999 to 2000, with further education at the University of Phoenix.
DC Courts
The D.C. Courts are comprised of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals (akin to a state supreme court), the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (DC Superior Court) and the Court System, which provides administrative support to both courts. The D.C. Courts are the third branch of the District of Columbia government. The mission of the DC Courts is: To protect rights and liberties, uphold and interpret the law, and resolve disputes peacefully, fairly and effectively in the District of Columbia. The DC Court of Appeals has nine judges, and several senior judges, and sits in panels of three to hear appeals from decisions of the DC Superior Court and District agencies. The DC Superior Court has 61 associate judges, 24 magistrate judges, a number of senior judges and a chief judge. Magistrate Judges are selected by the Superior Court's board of judges. Associate Judges are selected by the President of the United States from a list of three sent to the White House for each vacancy. The Senate holds hearings and then votes on confirmation. All DC judges live in the District of Columbia.