I Want You to Know Judicial
Judges are the arbiters of the facts and the relevant law necessary for the resolution of disputes and the protection
of our fundamental rights, privileges and immunities.
The judiciary is the most powerful and dangerous
branch of government!
Our legal system is based on the principle that an independent, fair,
honest and comptetent judiciary will intrepret and apply the laws that govern us.
The role of the judiciary is central to American concepts of justice and the rule of law.
Judges individually and collectively must respect and honor the judicial office,
the law and the Constitution
An independent, honest and honorable judiciary is indispensible to justice
and rule of law in our society.
Every Judge Must Be:
A person with "integrity"
who is faithful to the law and the oath of office, who puts aside
self-aggrandizement, prejudice and bias; who ignores personalities and parties to the
greatest degree; and, who bases the decision on the facts and the law applicable to the facts.
A person who rigidly adheres to the solemn oath of office, the judicial code of conduct, the controlling law and the Constitution,
A person who demonstrates legal knowledge, legal ability,
judicial temperament, diligence, punctuality, health,
professional experience and judicial performance.
Because, the judicial function is essentially one of facilitating conflict resolution among competing interests, judicial
temperament implies the ability to deal with counsel,
pro se litigants, jurors, witnesses and parties calmly and courteously
A judge must demonstrate the willingness to hear and consider what
is said on all sides of a debatable proposition. It requires a honest and
honorable person with the ability to be even-tempered, yet firm; open-minded,
yet willing and able to reach decisions based on the evidence
and the controlling law; confident, yet not egocentric
SIGNS OF
AND
JUDGES
Intentionally ignores facts that lead to a different conclusion
Intentionally misstates relevant facts
Intentionally misapplies or misstates the law
Allows bias or prejudice to dictate decision
Dishonest in the formulation of the decision
Does not base the decision on the evidence and
the law without regard to who the parties or the lawyers are
Unable to disregard partisan political interests and
other forms of bias and influence
Does not act fairly and independently
Violates the solemn oath of office, the law and the
Constitution
MUST
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"Alone we can do so little; together we can do much."
Helen Keller
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