Currently holds the office of Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas Judge - District 28 (Venango County) until December 31, 2033.
Candidate for Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas Judge - District 28 (Venango County) in 2023 Pennsylvania General Election.
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Get StartedImplement new policies and procedures to reduce and eliminate case backlogs for civil and criminal dockets. Increase productivity of the Courts by working jointly with all judges and court staff. Learn more
Use problem solving court, when appropriate, as an alternative to address the underlying drug or mental health condition driving criminal behaviors. Learn more
If elected Judge Kirtland will: Continue to serve the community and uphold his oath to support, obey, and defend the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the Commonwealth, and the laws of the Commonwealth. Remain independent and only make a decision after all the facts of the case have been presented and the law analyzed. Learn more
Utilize all available programs, resources, and sentencing options when imposing sentences for criminal defendants. Learn more
Work cooperatively with county agencies to increase the efficiency of the Courts and put to work under-utilized programs. Find reasonable workable solutions to quickly fix current and future problems hindering the efficiency of the Court. Learn more
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