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Donald lives in Cramerton with his wife Ashley and their 2 sons. They are active members of Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Belmont.

Donald has been an assistant district attorney in Gaston County since 2006.

Donald Rice is a commissioner for the Town of Cramerton.

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Believes his 14 years of prosecutorial experience in Gaston County courts qualify him to serve as a district court judge to keep the community safe.

Believes in sharing legal expertise by teaching prosecutors and law enforcement officers statewide. Supports recognition for achievements in impaired driving prosecution.

Believes in sharing legal expertise by teaching prosecutors and law enforcement officers statewide, and supports recognition for achievements in impaired driving prosecution.

Believes in maintaining a reputation for fairness, professionalism, and respect throughout his legal career. Plans to continue ensuring the safety of Gaston County as a district court judge.

Has maintaned a reputation for fairness, professionalism, and respect throughout his legal career.

Believes legal experience is crucial for community safety, demonstrated by his role as lead impaired driving prosecutor since 2006. As an assistant district attorney, dedicated his career to protecting Gaston County citizens.

Believes legal experience is crucial for community safety, demonstrated by his role as lead impaired driving prosecutor since 2006, and as an assistant district attorney.

The candidate's website says, "Donald rice awarded prosecutor of the year"

Was awarded the Prosecutor of the Year award in 2015.

- Believes his 14 years of prosecutorial experience in Gaston County courts qualify him to serve as a district court judge to keep the community safe.
- Believes in sharing legal expertise by teaching prosecutors and law enforcement officers statewide, and supports recognition for achievements in impaired driving prosecution.
- Has maintaned a reputation for fairness, professionalism, and respect throughout his legal career.
- Believes legal experience is crucial for community safety, demonstrated by his role as lead impaired driving prosecutor since 2006, and as an assistant district attorney.
- Was awarded the Prosecutor of the Year award in 2015.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Donald Rice’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Believes judicial decisions must protect individual rights and ensure community safety.

Believes district court judges play a crucial role in the justice system, impacting how justice is served for thousands annually.

- Believes judicial decisions must protect individual rights and ensure community safety.
- Believes district court judges play a crucial role in the justice system, impacting how justice is served for thousands annually.

Judicial Administration

Believes judicial decisions must "protect the rights of the person involved" and ensure community safety.

- Believes judicial decisions must "protect the rights of the person involved" and ensure community safety.

Judicial Philosophy

Believes in strong community involvement through volunteer work and local service. As an assistant district attorney, served Gaston County and also contributed as a Commissioner and Volunteer Firefighter in Cramerton.

Believes in strong community involvement through volunteer work and local service, and as an assistant district attorney, contributed as a Commissioner and Volunteer Firefighter in Cramerton.

- Believes in strong community involvement through volunteer work and local service, and as an assistant district attorney, contributed as a Commissioner and Volunteer Firefighter in Cramerton.

Community Involvement

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Donald Rice

- District Court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases. Civil cases dealing with divorce, child custody, and child support are heard in District Court. 
- Under the District Court, the magistrate can try small claims cases ($10,000 or less), landlord eviction cases, and suits for recovery of personal property. A magistrate is an independent judicial officer, recognized by the North Carolina Constitution as an officer of the district court. 
- District Court Judges are elected for a four-year term. Elections are partisan. 

Judge who handles majority of trial level cases.

District Court Judge, Seat 03

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