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Family And Juvenile Law, Robert E. Shepherd Jr. Nov 2004

Family And Juvenile Law, Robert E. Shepherd Jr.

University of Richmond Law Review

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Getting To Know Us: Judicial Outreach In Oregon, Mary J. Deits, Lora E. Keenan Oct 2004

Getting To Know Us: Judicial Outreach In Oregon, Mary J. Deits, Lora E. Keenan

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


To Elect Or Not To Elect: A Case Study Ofjudicial Selection In New York City 1977-2002, Steven Zeidman Apr 2004

To Elect Or Not To Elect: A Case Study Ofjudicial Selection In New York City 1977-2002, Steven Zeidman

University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform

This Article examines the process of judicial selection in New York State in light of the recent court decisions in White and Spargo, which have paved the way for increased campaign speech in judicial elections. Relying on empirical data to compare judicial elections and appointments in New York City between 1977 and 2002, the Article finds that elections produce a judiciary that is more beholden to interest groups than one generated through appointments. The consequence of this greater special interest involvement is an erosion of public trust and confidence in the judiciary. Moreover while elections arguably have increased diversity in …


Judicial Independence In Virginia, W. Hamilton Bryson Jan 2004

Judicial Independence In Virginia, W. Hamilton Bryson

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.