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United States Supreme Court Building in Washington DC, USA.
United States Supreme Court Building in Washington DC, USA.

Our November Question of the Month asked NJC alumni if they think any judges should be appointed for life. The survey attracted 701 judges and 60 percent said no. It’s important to note that few of the ...

The majority of judges polled oppose lifetime appointments

Our November Question of the Month asked NJC alumni if they think any judges should be appointed for life. The survey attracted 701 judges and 60 percent said no. It’s important to note that few of the ...

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Court

Congratulations to the following judges who are either new to the bench or have recently been elected, appointed or hired for a new position. Michael Windom, Circuit Court, Mobile County, AlabamaJohn Lars...

Welcome to the Bench

Congratulations to the following judges who are either new to the bench or have recently been elected, appointed or hired for a new position. Michael Windom, Circuit Court, Mobile County, AlabamaJohn Lars...

Waiting in line and voting.
Waiting in line and voting.

This month’s emailed survey of NJC alumni asked judges if they think voters know enough about candidates for judicial office to make an informed decision. The short answer: no. Wrote one judge, anony...

Judges think few voters know enough to make informed choices in judicial elections; but they aren’t high on published reviews either

This month’s emailed survey of NJC alumni asked judges if they think voters know enough about candidates for judicial office to make an informed decision. The short answer: no. Wrote one judge, anony...

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