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Fair hearing
Fair hearing

In an unfair world, parties expect a fair hearing. Federal and State Constitutions guarantee this right. Parties’ definitions of what is fair differ with their life experiences. The legally trained ...

Making Fair Hearings Fair

In an unfair world, parties expect a fair hearing. Federal and State Constitutions guarantee this right. Parties’ definitions of what is fair differ with their life experiences. The legally trained ...

judicial discretion
judicial discretion

By Hon. Thomas A. Zonay Judicial Discretion Definition What is judicial discretion and how should judicial discretion in sentencing be applied? For centuries courts and commentators alike have wrestl...

Judicial Discretion: 10 Guidelines for Its Use

By Hon. Thomas A. Zonay Judicial Discretion Definition What is judicial discretion and how should judicial discretion in sentencing be applied? For centuries courts and commentators alike have wrestl...

judicial discretion in sentencing, judicial control of administrative discretion, administrative discretion...
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Interpreters
Interpreters

In court, the work of the interpreter is to assist all parties in communicating. When interpreters are called to court, it can be for any type of hearing — be it an arraignment, sentencing or anythi...

Ensuring a Fair Judicial Process: Interpreters in the Courtroom

In court, the work of the interpreter is to assist all parties in communicating. When interpreters are called to court, it can be for any type of hearing — be it an arraignment, sentencing or anythi...

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