Qualifications: What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?
ISSUES: What are the two (2) most pressing issues that you will face in the office that you seek? Describe your specific plans/ideas for addressing these issues.
Roderick Deon Rodgers
I bring extensive courtroom experience as a veteran prosecutor handling serious criminal matters, victim advocacy, and contested hearings. As a licensed peace officer, I have a practical understanding of law enforcement operations, the responsible use of discretion, and constitutional policing. I am also an Army veteran, and that service instilled in me a lifelong commitment to discipline, integrity, and service before self. I view public service as a responsibility to the community, not a position of power. I am trained in criminal procedure, evidence, trial advocacy, and ethical decision-making, with years of experience applying the law in high-stakes situations that directly impact families, victims, and community trust.
This court has faced significant scrutiny over bond decisions that have placed the public at risk. I will implement a bail checklist that balances due process with public safety by considering the nature of the offense, prior supervision status, victim safety, and statutory limits on personal recognizance (PR) bonds.
The second issue is case backlog. This court has managed one of the highest caseloads for eight consecutive years. Effective docket management begins with a comprehensive case audit to identify older cases. Prioritizing aging cases reduces the risk of dismissals and prevents pressure to resolve matters for improper reasons.
The second issue is case backlog. This court has managed one of the highest caseloads for eight consecutive years. Effective docket management begins with a comprehensive case audit to identify older cases. Prioritizing aging cases reduces the risk of dismissals and prevents pressure to resolve matters for improper reasons.
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