Jarred ”Jay” Welborn for Shelby County District Judge

Hey Shelby County! It’s Jay Welborn with your Runoff Rundown. Today’s topic is:
3. What Does a District Judge Actually Do All Day?

“People ask me all the time—what does a district judge actually do all day?
The answer is… a little bit of everything.
District court is one of the busiest courts in Alabama because it touches everyday life. A district judge may handle traffic court in the morning, juvenile matters after lunch, criminal dockets in the afternoon, and emergency hearings in between.
You’re making decisions that affect families, victims, law enforcement, businesses, and children—sometimes every few minutes.
District judges handle issues like:
• traffic tickets
• misdemeanors
• small claims and collections
• evictions
Setting bonds in criminal cases
• juvenile cases
• child support of u***d parents
• first appearances after arrests
and many other matters that directly impact our community.
And behind every case file is a real person having one of the hardest or most stressful days of their life.
That’s why preparation, patience, work ethic, and judicial temperament matter so much in district court.
This isn’t a job where you clock in and coast. You have to be ready every single day.

I’m Jarred “Jay” Welborn, your Republican candidate for District Judge and this has been your Runoff Rundown. I’d humbly ask for your vote on June 16.





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Hey Shelby County! It’s Jay Welborn with your Runoff Rundown. Today’s topic is:
What Happens Before Court Even Starts?”

“Here’s a secret most people don’t realize…”
“A courtroom hearing usually starts LONG before anyone says, ‘All rise.
“Judges spend hours reading case files, reviewing evidence, studying motions, and preparing before court even begins.”
“Why? Because people deserve a judge who is PREPARED.”

“A judge can’t just walk into court and wing it. Every case involves laws, facts, procedures, and people’s lives.”
“And many times, judges are balancing packed dockets while still trying to give every case the attention it deserves.”
“That preparation may not be flashy… nobody’s making Facebook reels or TikToks about reading 200 pages of motions at night…”
“…well, maybe now I am. But it’s for the sake of wducating you, the voters.

“But preparation matters because when people come to court, they deserve fairness, efficiency, and someone who has done the work.”
If you’ve got questions about District Court or the runoff election, drop them in the comments!”
I’m Jarred “Jay” Welborn, your Republican candidate for District Judge and this has been your Runoff Rundown.
I’d humbly ask for your vote on June 16.





#”J”isforJudge

If you’re not going to be here on June 16, VOTE ABSENTEE!

Hey Shelby County! It’s Jay Welborn with your Runoff Rundown. Today’s topic is:
What Is the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act?”

“Today’s Runoff Rundown is about something incredibly important for military families — the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, also called the SCRA.”
“This federal law helps protect active-duty servicemembers from being unfairly disadvantaged in court while they are serving our country.”

“So for example — if someone is deployed overseas, they may not be able to show up for a court hearing, respond to a lawsuit, or handle legal issues the same way a civilian can.”
“The law can pause or delay certain court proceedings, protect against default judgments, and provide safeguards involving leases, loans, and other legal obligations.”

“And courts take these protections VERY seriously.”
“Our servicemembers should not have to worry that they’re losing rights at home while defending our country abroad.”

“If you or someone you know is in the military and facing legal issues, it’s important to let the court know immediately because these protections may apply.”

If you’ve got questions about District Court or the runoff election, drop them in the comments!”
I’m Jarred “Jay” Welborn, your Republican candidate for District Judge and this has been your Runoff Rundown.
I’d humbly ask for your vote on June 16.





#”J”isforJudge