much ado wrote:
Balak wrote:
Except that she is but one of the four panelists, which indicates 3 of the 4 did not read through it in any depth. This acts to permit one judge to testify about the facts and evidence, or lack thereof, for the benefit of the other 3 judges. The other 3 people are there to perform that function, not to have it done for them in this manner. This probably violates a rule or two, at least in spirit.
Can you give us the possible text of a rule that might have been violated, at least in spirit?
Most states have similar rules:
A JUDGE SHALL UPHOLD THE INTEGRITY AND INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY.
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An independent and honorable judiciary is indispensable to justice in our society. A judge should participate in establishing, maintaining and enforcing high standards of conduct, and shall personally observe those standards so that the integrity and independence of the judiciary will be preserved. The provisions of these Canons are to be construed and applied to further that objective.
Commentary:
Deference to the judgments and rulings of courts depends upon public confidence in the integrity and independence of judges. The integrity and independence of judges depends in turn upon their acting without fear or favor. Although judges should be independent, they must comply with the law, including the provisions of these Canons. Public confidence in the impartiality of the judiciary is maintained by the adherence of each judge to this responsibility. Conversely, violation of this Canon diminishes public confidence in the judiciary and thereby does injury to the system of government under law.
A judge shall perform judicial duties without bias or prejudice. A judge shall not, in the performance of judicial duties, by words or conduct manifest bias or prejudice, including but not limited to bias or prejudice based upon race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status, and shall not permit staff, court officials and others subject to the judge's direction and control to do so. This Section 3B(5) does not preclude proper judicial consideration when race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status, or similar factors, are issues in the proceeding.
http://www.courts.state.va.us/agencies/ ... 12398.htmlI suppose it is possible to kick someone's butt out of court with decorum.