City of Salem
Municipal Court Judge

 

JANE AIKEN

OCCUPATION: Trial attorney, 1984-present; Salem Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem, 2000-present.

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Private law practice (1984-present); Deputy District Attorney (1980-1984).

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: University of Oregon School of Law, J.D. (1978); University of Oregon, B.S. (1975).

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Oregon Department of Transportation - Traffic Safety Committee; Governor’s Advisory Committee on DUll; Deputy District Attorney: Marion, Coos, and Benton Counties; Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee; Historic Deepwood Estate Long-Range Planning Committee.

“I’ve spent six years as a Pro Tem Judge for Salem’s Municipal Court dealing with traffic laws, Code Enforcement, jury trials and daily court operations. I’ve spent twenty-five years practicing criminal law, trying hundreds of cases. I have the qualifications, experience and vision to lead Salem’s Municipal Court.”

Jane Aiken will put her experience to work:

Establishing a Violations Bureau to handle minor matters;

Streamlining the jury trial process, expanding Night Court to include court trials, and creating an Early Disposition Program; and

Working with Salem-Keizer Schools to create a traffic safety program.

“ Jane Aiken in an outstanding choice for Salem Municipal Court. She represents the very best in experience, judicial integrity, and dedication to the Salem community.”

Walt Beglau, Marion County District Attorney

“ Jane Aiken has the experience and ability to be an outstanding Municipal Judge. She is hard working and committed to the task of judging firmly and fairly. I highly recommend her for this judicial position.”

Janice Zyryanoff: Woodburn Municipal Judge

Jane Aiken is also endorsed by:

Hon. Terry A. Leggert, Marion County Circuit Court Judge, Hon. Fred Avera, Polk County Circuit Court Judge, Hon. William Homer, Polk County Circuit Court Judge and Hon. David V. Brewer, Oregon Court of Appeals Judge.

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Children’s Theatre Foundation, Multi-Disciplinary DUll Training Task Force (1992) and Conference (1995), Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Oregon State Bar Indigent Defense Task Force - Co Chair.

JANE AIKEN FOR JUDGE ... BECAUSE EXPERIENCE MATTERS

(This information furnished by Jane Aiken

and is printed exactly as submitted.)