Dissertation Writers: Code of Conduct for United States Judges.
- Law and Justice:An Introduction to the American Legal System. Examine the power of a judge by reviewing the doctrines of judicial and appellate review. Pay attention to the discussions related to the ethics of judges and the overall authority of a judge, for example:
- The power of judges to write opinions and/or delegate this task to their subordinates
- The parameters of judicial power relating to appeal
- The “legitimacy” of judicial opinions and issues of objectivity, judicial support, and replicability
- Judicial enforceability
- Review the article, “Code of Conduct for United States Judges.” Focus on the ethical code that guides judicial behavior and the professionalism required by a judge to perform while on the bench.
- Review the case, In re: Judge James M. DeLeon – No. 2 JD 08. Think about which provisions of the CJC the judge abides by or does not abide by in this case.
The assignment(1–2 pages):
- Briefly describe how the judge in the case violated the CJC.
- Explain what the judge should have done differently to adhere to the CJC.
- Explain at least one insight you had or conclusion you drew about the ethical conduct of judges.
