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Applicant Judge Krishnan Christopher Jayaram emphasizes outreach, preparation and administrative experience
Summary
Judge Krishnan Christopher Jayaram (introduced as an applicant with five years on the 10th Judicial District bench) told commissioners his judicial approach relies on preparation, humility and public education; he cited work with the National Judicial College and local outreach projects.
The commission’s interview of Judge Krishnan Christopher Jayaram focused on experience managing a wide civil docket, outreach and the administrative demands of a Supreme Court seat.
Introduced by a panel member as a district court judge in the 10th Judicial District, Grama (the applicant) said he earns peers' trust by mastering legal areas, cultivating an open-door approach and being prepared. "I like to think that what I would do because of the kind of practice that I had ... is really take the time to figure out where the nuances are," he said, describing a collaborative approach with colleagues and chambers.
Grama outlined efforts to improve public understanding of the judiciary — teaching at the National Judicial College, speaking to school groups and hosting courtroom visits — and described community projects including a cleanup and archaeological work on the Quindaro site. He discussed the court's role in guiding technological adoption across district courts and said hands-on trial and administrative experience positions him to help craft responsible technology policy for the statewide judiciary.
