NCJ Number
25577
Journal
American Bar Association Journal Volume: 60 Dated: (AUGUST 1974) Pages: 912-915
Date Published
1974
Length
4 pages
Annotation
THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION COMMISSION ON STANDARDS OF JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION HAS EVOLVED A MODERN SET OF GUIDELINES FOR COURT SYSTEMS.
Abstract
THE OVER-ALL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSION FELL INTO THREE SUBDIVISIONS: COURT ORGANIZATION, TRIAL COURTS, AND APPELLATE COURTS. THE COMMISSION BEGAN ITS WORK WITH COURT ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING SELECTION OF JUDGES. THE STANDARDS RELATING TO COURT ORGANIZATION PRESCRIBE THE BASIC ELEMENTS OF A MODERN COURT SYSTEM. THE TOPICS THEY ADDRESS CAN BE CONSIDERED UNDER FOUR HEADINGS: A UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM; SELECTION OF A COMPETENT AND INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY; THE AUTHORITY AND PROCEDURE FOR PROMULGATING RULES OF COURT AND COURT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS; AND THE ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS OF COURT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT)