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Prologue To District Of Columbia Democracy And The Third Branch Of Government, John W. Nields, Timothy J. May
Prologue To District Of Columbia Democracy And The Third Branch Of Government, John W. Nields, Timothy J. May
University of the District of Columbia Law Review
Why does the President of the United States appoint the judges of the District of Columbia's local court system? Why is the District of Columbia's local court system funded and overseen by the United States Congress? Why does the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia and not the Attorney General for the District of Columbia function as a local prosecutor, prosecuting most D.C. Code crimes in the District of Columbia's courts? The four essays which follow this introduction explore the rich history behind these unusual structural features of the District of Columbia government; they present the arguments for …
A Thirty-Year Retrospective. Comments Of The Honorable Gregory E. Mize (Ret.), Gregory E. Mize
A Thirty-Year Retrospective. Comments Of The Honorable Gregory E. Mize (Ret.), Gregory E. Mize
University of the District of Columbia Law Review
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Who Should Appoint Judges Of The D.C. Courts?, Charles A. Miller
Who Should Appoint Judges Of The D.C. Courts?, Charles A. Miller
University of the District of Columbia Law Review
Since 1970, the District of Columbia court system has been comprised of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.' From the time of the establishment of the District, judges of its courts have been appointed by the President of the United States, acting on the advice of the Attorney General. When the general issue of District home rule came before Congress in the 1960s, one of the subjects considered was the judicial appointment process. In 1970, the District of Columbia Court Reform and Criminal Procedure Act 2 continued the Presidential appointment …
Organization, Budgeting, And Funding Of The District Of Columbia's Local Courts, Peter R. Kolker
Organization, Budgeting, And Funding Of The District Of Columbia's Local Courts, Peter R. Kolker
University of the District of Columbia Law Review
The mechanism for funding the District of Columbia's local court system reflects the unique and complex character of the District. The means and method of budgeting for and funding this vital function has evolved over the years, reflecting the maturation of the District from its pre-Home Rule days to the present. This evolution is a reflection of the District's growing pains and financial crises, as well as the unusual symbiosis and tension between the District and the federal government. The budget system is also the product of the limitations imposed on the District's restricted taxing authority, which results in a …
Should The District Of Columbia Have Responsibility For The Prosecution Of Criminal Offenses Arising Under The District Of Columbia Code?, John Payton
University of the District of Columbia Law Review
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The Legal And Constitutional Foundations For The District Of Columbia Judicial Branch, Steven M. Schneebaum
The Legal And Constitutional Foundations For The District Of Columbia Judicial Branch, Steven M. Schneebaum
University of the District of Columbia Law Review
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Comments On Who Appoints D.C. Judges, Daniel A. Rezneck
Comments On Who Appoints D.C. Judges, Daniel A. Rezneck
University of the District of Columbia Law Review
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Keynote Address Of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Eleanor Holmes Norton
Keynote Address Of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Eleanor Holmes Norton
University of the District of Columbia Law Review
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The District Of Columbia's Judicial Selection Process: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly, Patricia M. Worthy
The District Of Columbia's Judicial Selection Process: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly, Patricia M. Worthy
University of the District of Columbia Law Review
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