Experience Matters
The Right Experience
Jarah was elected to serve as MDJ in 2019 and was sworn in January 6th of 2020. During her first term as MDJ, Jarah has been responsible for nearly 15,000 cases, including criminal, civil, traffic and landlord/tenant matters. Additionally, Jarah has participated in many court-related organizations at both the county and state levels.
Throughout her first term, she has served as the MDJ representative for several county organizations including the Children’s Roundtable, Criminal Justice Advisory Board and the Judicial Mental Health Taskforce. She assisted Clarion County President Judge Seidle-Patton in updating the county’s truancy protocol to account for changes in the law and instituted diversionary programs for juvenile offenders appearing in her court.
Family & Community
Hometown Roots
Heeter currently resides in Shippenville with her husband, Nathan, and their son, Brooks. She and her husband both grew up in Knox and attended Keystone Jr./Sr. High School. Heeter is the daughter of Dianne (Lauffer) Heeter and the late Craig Heeter of Knox. Her grandparents are Twila Heeter of Knox and the late Wendell Heeter, Maxine Lauffer and John H. Lauffer. Nathan’s parents are Belinda Reed and the late Donald (“Flub”) Reed of Knox.
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the campaign in any way. We would love to provide
you with yard signs and meet family, friends and
neighbors in your area.
Please email me at: JarahForJudge@gmail.com
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