Judge Ruth has been endorsed by the Independent Weekly. The paper noted:

"Ruth has an excellent grasp of the need to apply the law impartially and efficiently, while also looking for ways to break the cycle of repeat offenders. She created an alternative program to deal with child support enforcement, which helps parents find work, make their payments and stay active in their children's lives, as opposed to throwing them in jail, where they fall further behind on payments. Ruth stated in her Indy questionnaire: 'Although appellate courts do not have the discretion to be creative in this way, I believe my efforts underscore my appreciation of the practical implications of the law to the everyday affairs of the people who pass through our court system.'"

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