Beth Hand for Prosecutor

My name is Beth Hand and I am a career prosecutor and a Republican candidate for the office of Mason

County Prosecuting Attorney in the upcoming primary on August 6, 2024. Currently, I am the Chief Assistant

Prosecuting Attorney for Mason County and have been since January of 2021.

For the past 31 plus years I have dedicated myself to public service as an assistant prosecutor. After

graduating with honors from University of Detroit Law School in 1992, I began serving the citizens of Oakland

County in the capacity of an assistant prosecutor. In 2001, I advanced to a supervisory position as the Narcotics’

Section Leader, which I maintained for 20 years. In addition to supervising other attorneys and support staff, I

maintained a full case load. I have tried over 200 jury trials with an extremely high rate of conviction. I have tried

everything from misdemeanor retail frauds to double homicides. Having worked in the Narcotics Section for many

years I tried numerous multiple defendant cases with multiple juries at one time against as many six defense

attorneys. My trial record speaks volumes as to my capabilities and competence in the courtroom. It is also

evidence of my strong work ethic. I am confident that I am well respected by members of law enforcement and the

bench. I am a zealous advocate, yet fair and open minded. Integrity and ethics are first and foremost in all aspects of

my life, personal and professional.

My husband and I have owned property in Mason County since 2005 and had always intended to relocate

to this area upon his retirement. In 2021 we did just that. I, however, was not ready to call it quits and took the

position as Chief Assistant for Mason County. In speaking with members of our community, it has become

abundantly clear that the citizens of this county want a strong voice for victims and zero tolerance for drugs in our

community. I am that voice! I have always and continue to take a firm stance on personal accountability. The

message needs to be sent that if you commit a crime in our community, you will be held accountable. Drug use and

sales result in tragedy for our families. The drug problem in Mason County needs to be addressed in an aggressive

manner and deterrence plays a huge role in that process. While addicts of course need treatment, they still need

accountability for the strain they place on our community’s resources and families. There are three goals in

sentencing: punishment, deterrence of others from committing like offenses, and rehabilitation. It is my belief that

the third goal can rarely be met without the two former.

In addition to my skills as an advocate, I have over 23 years of supervisory experience. I have supervised

not only support staff but also other attorneys. An effective manager leads by example and listens intently. Being

the Prosecuting Attorney requires strong leadership and communication skills. The head law enforcement officer of

the county must be able to work effectively with the other elected officials and branches of our government. I

possess those necessary skills and have already developed many of those relationships.

In my 31+ years as a dedicated public servant I have taught law enforcement on the local, state and federal

level. My advocacy on cases has earned me awards from both local and federal agencies. Members of law

enforcement already know that I will dedicate myself to ensuring justice is served. I do not shy away from hard

work. We are a society of laws. It is what keeps us civilized and allows us to feel safe. It has been my job to help

citizens feel safe and heard. I am very hopeful on August 6th I will earn the trust of our community to continue in that mission.

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