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John Threet
Circuit Judge · Fourth Judicial Circuit
Biography
Professional career
- Judicial Role: John Threet has been serving as a judge for the 4th Judicial Circuit Court, which includes Washington and Madison Counties, since his election in 2014
- He previously held the position of Prosecuting Attorney for the same circuit from 2006 to 2014 and held a position as a deputy prosecutor and chief deputy prosecutor prior to that.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Ouachita Baptist University in 1987 and completed his Juris Doctor (J.D.) at the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1990.
Additional information
- Community Involvement: He has been actively involved in various community and legal organizations, including serving as a past president of the Washington County Bar Association and being a board member of the Arkansas Association of Prosecuting Attorneys.
- He also contributed to the establishment of the Washington/Madison County Drug Court and has been involved with local charities and educational institutions.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
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Recording and broadcasting
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Arkansas Judiciary publishes state-district-court digital audio recording guidance as an official court resource.
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Sources
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Arkansas Judiciary official judicial roster
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