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A Study of State Judicial Discipline Sanctions
By Cynthia Gray
A Study of State Judicial Discipline Sanctions begins with a brief overview of the state judicial discipline systems, supplemented by tables that identify the sanctions available in each state. All cases (approximately 110) from 1990 through 2001 in which judges have been removed from office as a result of judicial discipline proceedings are examined, categorized by the type of misconduct at issue. The Study then analyzes the cases in which there has been disagreement about the appropriate sanction, either between the commission and the state supreme court or among the members of the supreme court as reflected in dissents. The Study also catalogs the factors supreme courts and conduct commissions have listed as relevant in determining the appropriate sanction and analyzes the cases to discuss issues such as the importance of the judge’s reputation in the sanction decision and the role remorse plays. Finally, the Study makes recommendations for states to consider in pursuing the goal of fair, effective judicial discipline.
An Ethics Guide for Judges and Their Families
By Cynthia Gray
This guide explores the code of judicial conduct restrictions that affect a judge as a member of a family and the guidance the rules give to family members. It lists examples of permitted and prohibited conduct in areas such as misuse of office, disqualification, hiring family members, and political activity, and provides practical suggestions on issues such as stress and security. A related discussion guide contains materials for use in programs on ethics and related topics for judges and their families.
Item 9065. Ethics Guide.
Published: 2001
130 pages
| $25 | Add to cart. | Item 9081. Discussion Guide
Published: 2001
47 pages
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An Ethics Guide for Part-time Lawyer Judges
By Cynthia Gray and Nancy Biro
This self-study guide covers key issues in judicial ethics for part-time judges who also practice law. It examines the rules of the code of judicial conduct, discusses judicial ethics advisory opinions interpreting the rules, and includes a self-test and discussion questions designed to guide readers in determining how the rules affect their practice.
Ethical Issues for New Judges
By Cynthia Gray
Faced with the prospect and privilege of doing justice and administering the law, a new judge must make changes in community activities, political conduct, and financial practices to comply with a new responsibility to “act at all times in a manner that promotes public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary.” Moreover, a new judge must make a professional shift from advocate to impartial arbiter.
This paper outlines the advice judicial ethics committees have given to new judges to guide them in making that transition. It lists the inquiries a newly chosen judge should make about charitable, political, and business activities to evaluate what changes are necessary to conform to the judicial ethics rules. It considers whether a new judge may accept gifts, including receptions, that are offered to mark the new position.
The paper also discusses winding-up a law practice, including completing pending cases, duties to clients, disposing of an interest in a law firm, receiving fees for work completed before taking the bench, and disassociation from a law firm. Finally, the paper examines the disqualification issues frequently faced by a new judge.
Item 845a. Ethical Issues for New Judges
Published: 1996, updated 7/2003
31 pages
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Ethical Standards for Judges
By Cynthia Gray
A concise but comprehensive introduction to the substantive rules of judicial ethics. This 29-page publication discusses the standards for both on- and off-the-bench behavior for judges, defines relevant terms, and gives examples of misconduct that has resulted in discipline. The 2009 up-date incorporates recent case law and citations to the 2007 ABA Model Code of Judicial Conduct.
Item 0938870971. Book
Published: 1999, revised 2009
30 pages
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Handbook for Judges
Edited by Kathleen Sampson
An Anthology of Inspirational and Educational Readings
With its mix of inspirational and educational readings, the 4th edition of AJS's popular Handbook for Judges engages the experienced judge and introduces the new judge to the multi-faceted world of judging. In addition to traditional readings on the qualities and work of a judge and judicial reform, the 4th edition features a new section on the future and courts.
Handbook for Judges belongs in every judge’s library. It is the perfect presentation
gift for a new judge, or anniversary gift for the career judge.
Handbook for Judges is normally $20 plus postage, but through June 30, 2010 it is available for only $15.
Item AJS162. Handbook
Published: 2004
263 pages
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How Judicial Conduct Commissions Work
Cynthia Gray
This publication describes the judicial discipline process, from the filing of a complaint against a judge to the imposition of a sanction. It explains the purposes of judicial conduct commissions and examines the distinction between appealable error and judicial misconduct. It discusses confidentiality of judicial discipline proceedings, reviews the criteria for determining sanctions, and analyzes the role of the state supreme courts in judicial discipline.
Item 093887098X. Guidebook
Published: 1999
not specified
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Key Issues in Judicial Ethics: A series of eight background papers
By Cynthia Gray
Judges frequently seek advice from judicial ethics committees about issues such as extra-judicial activities, disqualification, and family conduct. Thirteen to thirty-two pages each, these papers examine advisory opinions and relevant case law on these and other topics.
Item 840. Complete set of all nine background papers.
Published: Various
Not Specified
| $80 | Add to cart. | Item 841. Recommendations by Judges
Published: 1996, updated 11/2009
25 pages
| $10 | Add to cart. | Item 842. Political Activity by Members of A Judge's Family
Published: 1996, updated 5/2001
13 pages
| $10 | Add to cart. | Item 843. Organizations that Practice Invidious Discrimination
Published: 1996, updated 7/1999
16 pages
| $10 | Add to cart. | Item 844. A Judge's Attendance at Social Events, Bar Association Functions, Civic and Charitable Functions, and Political Gatherings
Published: 1996, updated 8/1998
17 pages
| $10 | Add to cart. | Item 845. Ethical Issues for New Judges
Published: 1996, updated 7/2003
31 pages
| $10 | Add to cart. | Item 846. Real Estate Investments by Judges
Published: 1996, updated 8/1998
16 pages
| $10 | Add to cart. | Item 847. Commenting on Pending Cases
Published: 2001
21 pages
| $10 | Add to cart. | Item 848. Disqualification Issues When a Judge is Related to a Lawyer
Published: 2001
13 pages
| $10 | Add to cart. | Item 849. Ethics and Judges' Evolving Roles off the Bench: Serving on Governmental Commissions
Published: 2002
21 pages
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National College on Judicial Conduct and Ethics Binder
By Cynthia Gray
450+ pages in a loose-leaf notebook with case summaries, advisory opinions, hypotheticals, and other background materials used at the 21st National College on Judicial Conduct and Ethics sessions on Judicial Ethics and Discipline Around the World, Best Practices for Judicial Ethics Advisory Committees, Campaign Conduct and Political Activity, Determining the Appropriate Sanction, Disqualification, Ethical Guidelines for Members of Judicial Conduct Commissions, Ethics for Judges and Their Families, Introduction to the Canons for New Members of Judicial Conduct Commissions, the Prestige of Office, Revisions to the ABA Model Code of Judicial Conduct, the Role of Public Members, and When Judges Speak Up
Recommendations by Judges
By Cynthia Gray
Recommendations by Judges discusses the guidance judicial ethics advisory committees have provided judges deciding whether to provide a letter of recommendation or act as a reference in contexts such as employment, admission to an educational institution or the bar, appointment to the bench, and adjudicative proceedings. Part of the Key Issues in Judicial Ethics series, the 2009 update of this 25-page publication incorporates recent advisory opinions and citations to the 2007 ABA Model Code of Judicial Conduct.
Item 841a. Report
Published: 1996, updated 11/2009
25 pages
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When Judges Speak Up: Ethics, the Public, and the Media
By Cynthia Gray
This multimedia curriculum is designed to help judges resolve the conflict between increasing demands for their observations on cases and controversial legal issues and their commitment to maintaining public confidence in the judiciary. The curriculum consists of a videotape and an instructor's manual or self-study guide. The video and self-study guide are also available on CD-ROM.
Item 0823. Video, Instructor's manual
Published: 1998
41 pages (manual)
| $25 | Add to cart. | Item 0831. Video, Self-study Guide
Published: 1998
65 pages (guide)
| $25 | Add to cart. | Item 831C. CD-Rom
Published: 1998
n/a
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