what exact measures can be taken? and i'm not joking either. this man is a loon. no one will stand up to him, they're afraid to, well lets face it, he threatens people.
2006-12-27 10:34:06 · 15 answers · asked by vanessa w 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
i see from the answers so far that we live in sad times. this is the sort thing (the corruption/abuse of people we allow to be put in authority over us) still goes on today. we haven't come to far have we? oh well, i better not say anything. at least i'm still breathing huh????
2006-12-27 10:48:34 · update #1
there is a judiciary review committee. sorry to say it will be a tough upward battle. not too many within the system will verify your claim. you need people willing to put their livlihood on the line for you. you need some seriously compelling evidence for someone to do that for you.
2006-12-27 10:45:05 · answer #1 · answered by JuJitsu_Fan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost judges are elected officials so there is plenty you can do but keep it as ethical as you possibly can you'd be surprised how elected ofiicials can ruin lives, seriously it is a big risk, you need to "cowboy up"!
So there is always someone greasing the wheels of justice, to say that word is an oxymoron, but anyhow, You can call the BAR Association or file a grievance through your state gov't. more than likely it is referred to as The Board of Commisioners on Grievance and Discipline. Or the Office of Techinal Complaints which is affliated with the Department of Civil Service, obivously a judge is a civil servant, but in a nut shell your concerns need to be directed to the state gov't. Call the departments ive listed and they can assist you in getting the ball rolling. My advice out of the gate would be this trust no one and dont immediately relinguish his name, you say that you deem it to be a confidential matter and will only disclose your complaint to the individual professionaly designated to do so. Get everyone's first and last name who you speak with, their ext. and so on keep a journal of communications and then have the journal notirized as it could be useful and notoray make sthe claims more viable to the case. They will not allow you to file a grievance with animity, if you come forward you better be well prepared to come correct if tis judge feels that intimidated by your complaint he can ask the attorney general to have you supoened. Long story short this is a pond dark murky waters, you'll never know what lies beneath that which you cant see.
2006-12-27 18:56:08 · answer #2 · answered by defenseonly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The procedure may vary from state to state, as well as depend on the specificity of your situation (e.g. whether it is a federal or a state judge; also you mentioned that he made threats, and, depending on the nature of these threats, this may even be a police business). I include a link to complaint filing procedures in Michigan that may help (at least as a place to start). However, if I were you, I would have also tried to do additional research on the subject: e.g., if threats are involved indeed, you may try to e-mail the FBI or the Attorney's General Office, explain them your situation and just ask them for an advice as to what would be the right course of action in your case.
P.S. I am not a lawyer, so all of the above is just my lay opinion.
2006-12-27 19:07:27 · answer #3 · answered by rp121121 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a practicing judge he is governed by The American Bar Association. If you feel you can't get any justice from your local authorities then move up the ladder. Contact the ABA in your state and file grievance forms. But please keep in mind, these forms are serious and will require proof of abuse of power and corruption. Your word isn't enough. So be sure you have proof before filing.
2006-12-27 18:43:49 · answer #4 · answered by Amy R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, some things that are wrong. The American Bar Association has no authority over judges. Not all judges are elected. Judges are not necessarily immune from discipline (though they are immune from lawsuits).
You should find out what grievance procedure exists in your state, if any. Any lawyer in your state should know what this is. In California, for example, there is an independent Commission on Judicial Performance, which can (and does) discipline judges with everything from admonishments to removal from the bench. If you are in California, see
http://cjp.ca.gov/
2006-12-27 19:14:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Report him/her to your state bar association! (to find the process, google your state bar association and you can get the info on line) If you know anyone else who has been in front of the judge, get them to file complaints as well. And no, the judge shouldn't find out who filed the complaint. Also, if your judges are elected (or have retention elections) there is a lot you can do come election time. If they are appointed by the governor, go to your governor.
But please don't think all judges are like this. I work for one of the best in the world. There are a**h*les in every profession, and they abuse their power.
2006-12-27 18:52:56 · answer #6 · answered by Angry Daisy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is usually a Commission on Judicial Conduct, which regulates the complaints of judges. There is also Judicial Selection Commission which reviews attorneys to be appointed to judgeship. Also, there should be an administrative judge or chief judge would also handles complaints regarding judicial misconduct.
2006-12-29 01:22:47 · answer #7 · answered by syaw10 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try your local State Law Enforcement Division (SLED). In SC they useally don't take request from civilians unless it is a rare case, but they can point you to the proper place. If your rights have been violated, you may wish to contact an attorney through you states bar association first. Good luck!
2006-12-27 18:40:33 · answer #8 · answered by tamali 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Given that you have only given an opinon without any supporting evidence, there's nothing that will happen. All jurisdictions have judicial review boards of one type or another. You need to file any grievances there. It might help to bring in an attorney from outside the area who does not plead in his court.
Not all judges are elected! Many are appointed -- ALL Federal judges are and so are state judges in many states.
2006-12-27 18:57:10 · answer #9 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most courts allow a provision for appealing a judges' decision. Its called Appeals Court. But you need to get honest assessments from others before you move forward with this. Find a lawyer who is honest with you rather than one who simply tells you what he thinks you want to hear.
2006-12-27 18:42:42 · answer #10 · answered by lmnop 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋