Jasmine Twitty facts for kids
Jasmine Twitty (born December 4, 1989) is an American judge. She works as an associate judge for the Easley, South Carolina, city court. In August 2015, when she was 25 years old, she became the youngest judge in U.S. history to be appointed to a city court. This was a very special achievement! She held this record until 2021. Then, Matthew Bradley became a judge in Dinosaur, Colorado, at age 24.
Becoming a Judge
Jasmine Twitty studied political science at the College of Charleston. After college, she worked as a clerk in a court. This job helped her learn about how courts work.
To become a judge, she completed a special training program. She also passed an important test. After this, she was officially sworn in as a judge at age 25. In South Carolina, some judges, like Jasmine, do not need a law degree to be appointed.
Beyond the Courtroom
Besides her work as a judge, Jasmine Twitty is also a volunteer. She regularly helps out at the Urban League of the Upstate. This group works to help people in the community.
Jasmine also helped start a group called "LeadHER." This group helps women in the Upstate area grow in their careers. In October 2020, Forbes magazine wrote about her. They featured her in their "Trailblazer" series for making history as a young judge.
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