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Judicial Discipline

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New National Blueprint Aims to Restore Trust in the Courts through Judicial Evaluation Reform
New National Blueprint Aims to Restore Trust in the Courts through Judicial Evaluation Reform
IAALS has released recommendations for modernizing judicial performance evaluation, including a set of reforms designed to help states strengthen judicial accountability, promote public trust, and ensure the courts meet the needs of today’s society.
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The Path to Justice: Read the 2024 IAALS Annual Report
The Path to Justice: Read the 2024 IAALS Annual Report
The path to justice runs through IAALS. At every level, we are making our system more just—and our work puts our core values into practice. Read our 2024 Annual Report.
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Colorado Amends Code of Judicial Conduct in Effort to Restore Public Trust
Colorado Amends Code of Judicial Conduct in Effort to Restore Public Trust
In June 2021, the Colorado Supreme Court amended its Code of Judicial Conduct to expressly prohibit harassment, retaliation, and other inappropriate workplace behavior. The amendments are part of a more significant effort to restore public trust and confidence in the state’s judicial department after a series of misconduct allegations against judges and other judicial employees.
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Colorado Amends Code of Judicial Conduct in Effort to Restore Public Trust
Colorado Amends Code of Judicial Conduct in Effort to Restore Public Trust
In June 2021, the Colorado Supreme Court amended its Code of Judicial Conduct to expressly prohibit harassment, retaliation, and other inappropriate workplace behavior. The amendments are part of a more significant effort to restore public trust and confidence in the state’s judicial department after a series of misconduct allegations against judges and other judicial employees.
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Reuters Report on State Judicial Discipline: Read It (With a Grain of Salt)
Reuters Report on State Judicial Discipline: Read It (With a Grain of Salt)
Judges must be held accountable for conduct that violates their codes of conduct and governing laws. A recent Reuters report on judicial misconduct, while not quite comprehensive, is an important reminder that we need to know more about this topic that is arguably central to public trust and confidence and—more importantly—justice and the rule of law.
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Reuters Report on State Judicial Discipline: Read It (With a Grain of Salt)
Reuters Report on State Judicial Discipline: Read It (With a Grain of Salt)
Judges must be held accountable for conduct that violates their codes of conduct and governing laws. A recent Reuters report on judicial misconduct, while not quite comprehensive, is an important reminder that we need to know more about this topic that is arguably central to public trust and confidence and—more importantly—justice and the rule of law.
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Louisiana Judicial Discipline Rules Now Provide Transparency on Judge Misconduct
Louisiana Judicial Discipline Rules Now Provide Transparency on Judge Misconduct
In mid-April, the Louisiana Supreme Court announced changes to its rules to increase public access to judicial discipline proceedings. With these changes, Louisiana joins the growing tide of states that are embracing transparency—a key component of IAALS’ recommendations for judicial discipline systems.
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Louisiana Judicial Discipline Rules Now Provide Transparency on Judge Misconduct
Louisiana Judicial Discipline Rules Now Provide Transparency on Judge Misconduct
In mid-April, the Louisiana Supreme Court announced changes to its rules to increase public access to judicial discipline proceedings. With these changes, Louisiana joins the growing tide of states that are embracing transparency—a key component of IAALS’ recommendations for judicial discipline systems.
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Investigation of California Commission on Judicial Performance Both Hits and Misses the Mark
Investigation of California Commission on Judicial Performance Both Hits and Misses the Mark
In April 2019, the California State Auditor filed her report on an investigation into the Commission on Judicial Performance, the state's judicial conduct body. There is growing interest nationally in judicial misconduct and the entities in each state (and federally) that investigate complaints, and in 2018, IAALS prepared its own Recommendations for Judicial Discipline Systems.
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Investigation of California Commission on Judicial Performance Both Hits and Misses the Mark
Investigation of California Commission on Judicial Performance Both Hits and Misses the Mark
In April 2019, the California State Auditor filed her report on an investigation into the Commission on Judicial Performance, the state's judicial conduct body. There is growing interest nationally in judicial misconduct and the entities in each state (and federally) that investigate complaints, and in 2018, IAALS prepared its own Recommendations for Judicial Discipline Systems.
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