VIDEO: 22A District Attorney candidates forum

Full video transcripts from the April 23 candidates forum held at Mac Gray Auditorium.

 
• 22A District Attorney candidate forum questions
     
  • There’s a sense that our courts can’t handle today’s caseload. With the expected residential growth moving this way, how would you ensure that criminal defendants do not spend three years in the county jail awaiting trial?
     
  • What role can the DA’s office play in ensuring that offenders who need drug and alcohol treatment actually get it?
     
  • Mr. Van Buren has publicly criticized prosecutors in Iredell County for accepting a low percentage of the felony cases submitted by law enforcement and for dropping too many cases it does accept. What is your response to this and can voters expect any significant changes if you are elected?
     
  • From your perspective, what is the most frustrating part about being an assistant district attorney? How would you work to change that if you are elected?
     
  • When circumstances permit, do you support the death penalty? When was the last time your office sought it
   

   

 
• Candidates’ opening statements and bios
     
  • Sarah Kirkman
     
  • Alan Martin
     
  • Michael Van Buren
   

   

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