Gina M Buskirk at a glance
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Gina M Buskirk
Judge · Kitsap County - District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Prosecution & Defense: Former City Prosecutor for Bremerton and Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Kitsap County
- Buskirk’s dual experience as prosecutor and defense attorney gives her a broad perspective on criminal cases, and her judicial pro tem roles have honed her courtroom skills
- District Court Judge for Kitsap County’s Department 2 and has stated her commitment to “upholding the principles of fairness, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to justice”
- Gina M. Buskirk is the newest District Court Judge for Kitsap County, Washington, appointed to succeed retiring Judge Jeffrey Jahns, with over 20 years of legal experience in prosecution, defense, and judicial service
Education
- cum laude — Seattle University School of Law — J.D.
- University of Washington — B.A.
Additional information
- Also a nonpartisan candidate for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election for this judicial seat.
- Leadership: President of the Kitsap County Bar Association.
- Training: Over 15 years training law enforcement on DUI, search and seizure, and drug investigations.
- Judicial Service: held the role of Judge Pro Tem in multiple jurisdictions, including Kitsap, Pierce, and Mason counties.
- She emphasizes fairness, integrity, and accessibility in her judicial work.
- Kitsap County Business Journal “40 Under 40” award
- YWCA Woman of Achievement for professional work and civic leadership
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Washington GR 16 allows video recording, audio recording, and still photography by the news media in courtrooms only after the judge has expressly granted permission.
Video and audio recording and still photography by the news media are allowed in the courtroom during and between sessions, provided (1) that permission shall have first been expressly granted by the judgeWashington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media ↗
Statewide
If a Washington judge limits courtroom photography or recording, GR 16 requires particularized findings on the record and treats open access as presumed.
Open access is presumed; limitations on access must be supported by reasons found by the judge to be sufficiently compelling to outweigh that presumptionWashington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Washington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media
Kitsap County - District Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster ↗Washington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Washington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media ↗