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Court staff and lawyers urge retention of Judge Elizabeth Mann, citing fairness and speed
Summary
Court clerks, attorneys and court staff testified in support of retaining Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Mann, citing courtroom fairness, compassion in juvenile cases and timely written orders that reduce delays for litigants.
Multiple court staff and attorneys told the Judicial Retention Committee on Oct. 12 that they support retaining Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Mann, who presides over family, juvenile, criminal and civil dockets in Orange and Windham counties.
Committee members heard examples from five witnesses who described Mann as fair, compassionate and efficient in issuing rulings and managing crowded dockets.
Lisa Eastman, Orange County deputy clerk, said she worked with Judge Mann from Nov. 1, 2022, through Aug. 31, 2024, and described courtroom examples showing “grace, confidence, kindness, and empathy.” Eastman cited an instance when Mann rearranged a busy criminal calendar so a defendant who had traveled a long…
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