A Comparative Study between Pennsylvania and Florida

Judges on Trial: A Reexamination of Judicial Race and Gender Effects Across Modes of Conviction

A “recommended” approval was defined as a candidate that would be able to “satisfactorily” perform as a judge or justice. The Bar Association defines its “not recommended” reasoning as a candidate, based on legal ability, experience or integrity being inadequate in performing satisfactory work in the courts.

The federal court system selection process for judges are chosen by the current president of The United States and officially are decided by the senate (Gaines & Miller, 2012). Contrary to the federal judge selection process, they both assert that the state selection processes varies by different forms such as: appointment by the governor then validated by higher chambers of the particular states’ legislation, partisan or nonpartisan elections, or even utilizing The Missouri Plan of the integration of the appointment and election process; enabling the provision of additional opinions expressed by voters. In like manner, Glick & Emmert (1987) state that selection of judges also depend on: place of birth (have to be a United States citizen),

In the article, “A Judge Speaks Out,” Haddon Lee Sarokin discussed how the judiciary system works within the United States Court of Appels. In the article Sarokin expressed how America’s democracy faces problems of inequality and political withdrawal. Throughout the article, Sarokin implies that many decisions made by the judges are not necessarily decisions that would be made based off the Constitution as it should be, but based off the judges giving into the majorities opinions and desires. Sarokin expressed how it takes resilience and loyalty to follow the Constitution and to make decisions that are best for society, while sticking to the principles of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and not being influenced by others or one’s own desires.

Developing and implementing strategies that can secure adequate water for both people and the environment is one of the most important missions of the water management districts in Florida. To fulfill their missions, the water management districts develop water supply plans to help provide adequate and sustainable water supplies to meet future needs while protecting the environment. One of the more important tools used in the planning process is a regional groundwater model.

There is a general belief amongst people, apparently quite connected with whether or not they’ve been there themselves, that Florida is a good place to go. In fact, it is almost impossible not to enjoy yourself in Florida today, given the wonderful selection of facilities available to tourists. Some of the world’s most popular tourist attractions are located in the state whose sand beaches welcome over 40 million people each year.these days it seems pointless to describe Florida’s geography and climate. After all, few people would have difficulty in finding it on a map and most would know what weather to expect there.

Interestingly, the voters were in charge of voting for the judges in an election. This mode of judicial election has its benefits in that the public would choose someone they felt was fit to hold the post. The fact that the ballot included a “none of the above” option made the exercise more reliable. However, the system has its downside in that the electorate may be swayed politically in voting for a nonpolitical position. The system is inferior to the Merit Plan used by the majority of states in the U.S. According to the system, the candidates are evaluated for their suitability to become judges. The fact that the system is based on the performance of candidates means that it is a good fit for a nonpartisan branch of government (Price 12). The state of Nevada has attempted to adopt the merit-based system, but during all the elections, the voters have rejected the recommendations. Similarly, the state tried several times to establish a court of appeal, but the voters continuously rejected the move. Recently, in 2014, an amendment meant to establish the court was passed giving way to its formation (“State of

Building on the example of the appointment process of a federal judge or Supreme Court Justice, there is a distinction between the state and federal levels in the constitutional provisions dealing with selecting Supreme Court Justices. While the appointment of a United States Supreme Court Justice is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate the process outlined in the Alabama Constitution of 1901 is drastically different. As is the case for federal Justices once they are confirmed they “shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour,” which has been interpreted as a lifetime appointment. However, the Justices of the Alabama Supreme Court are elected by the state electorate to terms of six years. Additionally, while federal Justices are appointed under non-partisan labels in the state of Alabama candidates for the various courts run under party labels. Being that the selection of Alabama state judges is a more complex process than that of the federal system, the articles dealing with the judicial branch are extremely lengthy.

180). Furthermore, some elected judges need to face the electorate to stay being judges so there is much incentive to be highly accountable (Siegel, Schmalleger, and Worrall, 2017, p. 183). The disadvantage of the election of judges is that they feel the need to make promises, such as being harsh on crime, to win the election (Siegel, Schmalleger, and Worrall, 2017, p. 168). After being judges, they then need to keep the promise and harsh promises may compromise justice because not all defendants are guilty and even if some defendants are found guilty, the punishment should not be too harsh. Judges do have discretion when it comes to sentencing. Moreover, the election of judges can lead to corruption and/or biased decisions (Siegel, Schmalleger, and Worrall, 2017, p. 180). The potential for corruption is especially concerning when considering that some groups or individuals fund the campaigns for judges. Judges would feel obligated to decide in favor of the campaign

In this essay i will examine how diverse judiciary works in a democratic and diverse society. Democracy has a strong expression on how laws interprets. Judiciary in a democratic and diverse society has bee a common and significant attention subject in England and Wales, in recent years due to need for more women judges. The Judicial appointments system was changed in 2006 in order to replace the old system of ‘tap on the shoulder’ and the ‘secret soundings’ Appointments Commission operate a clear, open and honest system based on applications and appointment, in order to increase diversity of those applying for judicial office. In 2011 , the House of Lords Constitution Committee held and inquiry into judicial appointments, which had put in more attention into the issue of judicial diversity. In 2013, the Crime and Courts

To begin, in our justice system, judges who value the constitution and have a fair mind result in a fair decision. But today in our world, the justice system obtains some bias judges. In the U.S, people like to believe that the operation of the justice system obtains no flaws. But unfortunately, when looking at it more closely, there are a few cases that result as an unfairly decided decision. More importantly, judges should value The Constitution and have a fair mind when in the courtroom. To receive a bias judge, would result in an unfair decision to the opponent. In summary, the justice

The purpose of this essay will be to a brief summary of the American Court System. The American court system has many unique variations. One of its distinguishing features is that it has two separate court systems. This dual-court system is made up of state and federal courts. “This dual-court system is the result of general agreement among the nation’s founders about the need for individual states to retain significant legislative authority and judicial autonomy separate from federal

Judges: Pros and Cons of the Process of Selection, Term Limits, Retirement Needs, and System Overhaul Introduction In recent times, legal and political aspects of the society have witnessed a surge in the debate on procedures that apply in selection, retention, and appointments of staff in the judiciary. While some professionals, politicians, and citizens have supported elections and basis of appointments on merit-based plans, most people have avoided the idea of lifetime appointments (Celeste, 2011). The intense interest is justified considering the significance of Judiciary as a component arm of government in preserving public order and the rule of law. Methods of judges’ selection and the structures and mechanisms under which they serve

Three major court systems in Hamilton County were reviewed in depth, and case information from the Common Pleas, Domestic Relations, and Municipal Courts were reviewed. This study compiles information from 38 Judges who had a total of 182,908 cases presented to them over a three year period. This study shows the number of cases that were disposed, appealed, and reversed. This study is to aid in determining which judges have a greater proficiency trying cases and their verdicts stand as rendered, rather than the verdicts being appealed or reversed. Each judges case load was reviewed and the statistics were determined by how many cases have been appealed, reversed or a

As each specific geographical area of the United States became a state, the people wanted and set the process to assure that the judiciary was separate and independent of the executive and legislative branches and to fairly elect the judges to office, like other political offices. Unfortunately, with this process, such independence allowed to judges that have been influenced by the electorate has been looked upon by some special interests sources as influence of judicial candidates, and thus have produced problematic issues with the popular election process of Judges (Constitution Project, 2000). These issues include concerns of judicial independence and accountability as it relates to judicial elections. The political processes can produce influences through financial contributors, that can also, put the judges in positions of making decisions based on contributions and influence from outside influences (Geyh, 2003). As Geyh, has discussed in his article, there has been judicial cases that Judges should of pull themselves out of the court actions and had conflicts due to outside influences and have not pardoned themselves, thus causes controversial and sometimes illegal judicial complications (Geyh, 2003). As part of the above statement related to elections, the election process has become a process to exploit and retool judicial systems in negative manners. Many times an election process can