SC opens door for junior judges to directly become district judges: What the ruling means

Appointment Eligibility, Process: The Supreme Court’s verdict not only reinterprets the law but also comes with a set of ...
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Judicial Officer Has Immunity From Political Retaliation Lawsuit, 5th Circuit Rules

The officer was performing a judicial act in presiding over the venire stage of jury duty, when prospective jurors are asked questions, offer excuses and make exemption requests, the court stated.
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Rhode Island Takes Steps to Safeguard Judicial Officer Security

Rhode Island’s Governor recently signed the Rhode Island Judicial Security Act (H5892), which aims to bolster the privacy and security of current and former judicial officers and their families by ...

SC refers issue of career stagnation of judicial officers to 5-judge Constitution bench

The Supreme Court has sent the issue of career stagnation for lower judicial officers to a five-judge Constitution bench. This move aims to find a comprehensive solution for limited promotion ...