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Interview session 3, 2005 May 10

 Item — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

The beginning of this session was recorded simultaneously on Audiocassette 7 and Videocassette 1. In the third and final interview session, conducted on May 10, 2005, Marsh discusses efforts to streamline the U.S. District Court of Oregon, including the use of magistrate judges. He speaks about working with U.S. Attorney Chuck Turner; talks about the increase in cases relating to drugs; and revisits the topic of sentencing guidelines. He shares how his thoughts on immigration laws changed over his career; shares his opinion regarding concerns about judicial activism; and talks about when judges should retire. He also revisits the topic of his reasons for taking senior status. He talks about how his judicial philosophy changed and reflects on his career. He debates the merits of both restorative and retributive justice. He speaks about the role of law clerks, about judges' salaries, and about his role in the construction of the Mark O. Hatfield United States District Courthouse in Portland. He discusses working with Mark Hatfield and John Dellenback. He speaks about his marriage to Shari Long, and about balancing his Christian faith and his role as a judge. He closes the interview by talking about the importance of family.

Dates

  • 2005 May 10

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

2 audiocassettes (Audiocassettes (6-7))

1 videocassettes_minidv

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

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