On Thursday, March 5, 2026 I went to the capital to show support for bills that have to do with parole. While there I asked when the next hearing regarding judicial appointements or reappointments would be. Well, it just so happens there were some happening Friday: Sean Ociepka of Belfast, and Andrew Lizotte of Dover Foxcroft for District Court. I don't know anything about those judges.
These confirmations aren't really noticed; but members of the public can attend. I did once, when Justice Ellen Gorman was being reappointed; I learned the next day, that it was unanimous, even though I provided good evidence of a bad decision. You know, even when a member of the public notifies the TICS (those in charge) about unethical conduct or violations of due process by a judge, or anyone else who works in the justice system, complaints are almost never addressed.
There was one more nomination: Judge Harold Stewart II to be an active retired justice.
I know him; Stewart's been practicing in other parts of Maine. He's listed as being in Bangor, but was recently in courts in Southern and maybe Central Maine as well. However, my experience with him comes from a case in the Superior Court of Caribou, in Aroostook County where I was living in 2016.
Stewart handled, ahh mishandled a case I filed pro se, regarding illegal tip pooling and other violations by a former employer. I just learned that he has a son who is is a Maine politician.
I'm going to try to post more regularly, maybe twice a week: one of those days should be Wednesday, and the other on the weekend. I used to allow comments, but I can't find figure out how to; maybe it's no longer a feature? I'm trying to find some help with that and other stuff that I struggle with. It's a paying job in case you're interested. Text me at 2074365111.
