Columbus Metropolitan Club, Stephen L. McIntosh

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Stephen received a bachelor's degree from South Carolina State University and a law degree from Ohio State University. He is married and has 3 children. Stephen is also a deacon at Second Baptist Church.

Stephen has worked as a chief prosecutor and assistant city prosecutor for the City of Columbus.

Stephen McIntosh is a Franklin County common pleas judge. He was elected in 2018 and is serving his first term. 

As a chief prosecutor and assistant prosecutor, reviewed the charges individuals were arrested for, determined which cases and charges would be tried in court, drafted and filed documents and warrants, prosecuted criminal charges on behalf of the government, and provided sentencing recommendations for convicted felons.

- As a chief prosecutor and assistant prosecutor, reviewed the charges individuals were arrested for, determined which cases and charges would be tried in court, drafted and filed documents and warrants, prosecuted criminal charges on behalf of the government, and provided sentencing recommendations for convicted felons.

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As of August 22, 2024, Stephen McIntosh did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Votes Count, Stephen L. McIntosh

Ultimately seeks to make sure the "[criminal justice] system [works]," no matter who wins a case.

Wants to "try to make a difference" in the lives of people exiting the justice system, particularly through prison programming for convicts to prepare to re-enter society.

- Ultimately seeks to make sure the "[criminal justice] system [works]," no matter who wins a case.
- Wants to "try to make a difference" in the lives of people exiting the justice system, particularly through prison programming for convicts to prepare to re-enter society.

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Stephen McIntosh

Stephen received a bachelor's degree from South Carolina State University and a law degree from Ohio State University. He is married and has 3 children. Stephen is also a Deacon at Second Baptist Church.

Stephen McIntosh currently serves as County Common Pleas Judge in Franklin County. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his 1st term. 

- The Court of Common Pleas handles criminal felony cases and civil cases where more than $5,000 is at stake.
- The courts are divided into four divisions: general, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile. Each specializes in different types of cases, such as civil and criminal trials, divorces and child custody matters, inheritances and adoptions, and juvenile offenses.
- Ohio has a court of common pleas in each of its 88 counties.
- Common pleas judges are elected to six-year terms in nonpartisan elections.
- Common pleas judges earn $163,792 annually.