Register of Probate, Bristol County
Bristol County, Massachusetts
My vote power: Above average
What does this office do?
- Keeping court records and case files
- Collecting court fines and fees
- Sending jury summons, in many places
Affects: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Data Privacy
Candidates:
Independent
Taunton attorney who, as of 2020, had practiced law locally for more than 25 years. She has said the registry should keep its gains in remote hearings and online access while still offering in-person service.
Democratic · Incumbent
Bristol County Register of Probate since 2019 and a former Taunton mayor, city councilor, and public-school teacher. As register he runs a virtual registry and connects families with programs such as the Kinship Navigator for relatives raising children.
Records: Government Efficiency 2 for
Sources: sec.state.ma.us2