Sentences with phrase «judicial branch court»

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This is part of the issue of «judicial activism,» on which Alexander Bickel, in The Least Dangerous Branch, was so eloquent a spokesman on behalf of the Court's «passive virtues.»

If the branches of the federal government are truly coequal, if the President and Congress are not subordinated to the Court by the Constitution (except insofar as the Court might declare them to be), then the theme of «judicial restraint» that runs wistfully through your symposium is less an appeal for the impossible than a misconstrual of the problem.

The Judicial Branch and specifically the Supreme Court has the job of interpreting what those words mean.

Emancipation does not, however, necessarily mean «legal majority,» and may be granted earlier in instances where the minor can demonstrate they are at least sixteen years old; are living apart from the parents with their consent or acquiescence; able to manage their own finances and have a legal source of income; actively serve in a branch of the armed forces; or other reason the court may determine it in the best interest of the child to make a judicial declaration of emancipation.

In November 2013, Senate Democrats used the nuclear option to eliminate filibusters on executive branch nominations and federal judicial appointments other than those to the Supreme Court.

On November 21, 2013, the Senate used the so - called «nuclear option», voting 52 - 48 — with all Republicans and three Democrats voting against — to eliminate the use of the filibuster on executive branch nominees and judicial nominees, except to the Supreme Court.

The answer is that since November 2013 a simple majority has sufficed because of the Senate's decision to end the use of the filibuster in respect of all nominees to Federal judicial and executive branch positions other than to the Supreme Court itself.

New York Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman, who was criticized for seeking more funds for the judicial branch, proposed $ 100 million of savings that would be achieved by streamlining the courts and using more digital filing.

In many states where the following positions are elected offices, voters elected state executive branch offices (including Lieutenant Governors (though some will be voted for on the same ticket as the gubernatorial nominee), Secretary of state, state Treasurer, state Auditor, state Attorney General, state Superintendent of Education, Commissioners of Insurance, Agriculture or, Labor, etc.) and state judicial branch offices (seats on state Supreme Courts and, in some states, state appellate coCourts and, in some states, state appellate courtscourts).

Judicial review is the power of the Court to examine federal legislation, federal executive, and all state branches of government, to decide their constitutionality, and to strike them down if found unconstitutional.

Under the rules that govern judicial candidacies, he was allowed to do so only if nominated for another judgeship — and so a few days previous the Brooklyn branch of the Working Families party had nominated him for Supreme Court.

The district court subsequently said in its decision that the case brought up a «political» question that the other branches of government, not the judicial branch, should consider, but an appeals court reversed that ruling.

The judicial branch of governments may be less subject to pressures from special financial interests than the executive and legislative branches, and the courts are expected to protect the rights of all people, including the less powerful.

Under the option's new rules, a simple majority would be required to move forward on executive branch and judicial nominations (excluding those to the Supreme Court).

Russia bans Jehovah's Witnesses group — MOSCOW, Dec. 9 (UPI)-- The Russian Supreme Court's judicial chamber for civil cases has upheld a ban against a southern Russian branch of the Jehovah's Witnesses... the agency said.

The three judicial laws recently passed by the National Assembly, after seven minutes of debate, will compromise the independence of the judiciary by providing the executive branch of government, via the Ministry of Justice, with control over the courts» finances, personnel and general administration.

«Without the active involvement of the courts, the national goal of closing the achievement gap will never be achieved,» said Rebell, who favors a collaborative effort between the judicial, executive and legislative branches to solve education problems.

Michael Rebell is executive director of the Campaign for Educational Equity at Teachers College, Columbia University, and is the author of Courts and Kids: Pursuing Educational Equity through the State Courts (University of Chicago Press, forthcoming), in which he proposes a new functional separation of powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches to promote education reform and student achievement.

Organized by the Judicial Council and Administrative Office of the California Courts, in partnership with the Constitutional Rights Foundation and the California State PTA, the National 1st Amendment Cartoon contest seeks to increase student understanding of the Bill of Rights and the United States Constitution, as well as to help educate youth about the role of the judicial branch and their role as futureJudicial Council and Administrative Office of the California Courts, in partnership with the Constitutional Rights Foundation and the California State PTA, the National 1st Amendment Cartoon contest seeks to increase student understanding of the Bill of Rights and the United States Constitution, as well as to help educate youth about the role of the judicial branch and their role as futurejudicial branch and their role as future jurors.

But declaring it was within the executive branch's discretion and did not require the same standards as a judicial review, the court's decision did not much change the current process or add to the requirements.

Despite having been supporters of the lawsuits prior to taking office, Malloy, Wyman and Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen have wasted five years and massive amounts of taxpayer funds trying to stop Connecticut's judicial branch from even hearing the critically important court case.

In the Judicial Branch, Patrice worked for the Supreme Court of the United States.

The judicial branch of governments may be less subject to pressures from special financial interests than the executive and legislative branches, and the courts are expected to protect the rights of all people, including the less powerful.

The White House has been preoccupied with the judicial branch, hastily filling the courts with judges whose views and track records align politically with the (extreme) right wing.

So please direct all complaints to: Court of Appeals of Iowa, Iowa Judicial Branch Building, 1111 East Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319.

The Judicial Branch consists of the U.S. court system, the Supreme Court and other federal cocourt system, the Supreme Court and other federal coCourt and other federal courts.

Via a link on the New York Supreme Court, Criminal Term's Law Library Blog, I came across a very well done parable authored by Jonathan Stock, who retired last year as supervising law librarian for the Connecticut Judicial Branch in Stamford.

Over the last several years states have considered creating within the judicial branch separate, special courts to hear only tax cases or tax appeals, such as proposals in Georgia (discussed here) and Louisiana (discussed here).

In an interview with AdvocateDaily.com, Toronto criminal and constitutional lawyer Annamaria Enenajor says this ruling is the latest in a number of decisions that «reflect the reluctance of Canadian courts to permit the legislative branch of government to usurp core judicial functions.

The Ohio Supreme Court will travel to Putnam County on April 11 as part of its Off - Site Court Program, where justices hear arguments outside of Columbus to educate Ohio students and the public about the judicial branch of government.

Todd & Weld filed suit on behalf of Judge Kendall in federal court challenging the removal proceedings as unconstitutional on separation of powers grounds as an illegal encroachment by the legislative and executive branches of government on the inherent right of the judicial branch of government to monitor and review judicial conduct.

The Divisional Court is a branch of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that hears applications for judicial review and certain appeals.

The court system of Canada forms the judicial branch of the federal, provincial and territorial governments and is independent of the legislative and executive branches of government.

For The Judicial Branch: represent Superior Court trial judge before Connecticut Supreme Court on Writ of Error appeal; investigation of New Haven Juvenile Detention Center; and represent employees before the Statewide Grievance Committee.

The judicial branch publicizes vacancies to allow qualified applicants within and outside the court system to apply.

The Iowa Judicial Branch Web site has updates on court closings and openings throughout the state.

Justice Brown found that the whether or not the court should exercise its discretion to hear a moot appeal, is guided by the following test: (i) whether the issues can be well and fully argued by parties who have a stake in the outcome; (ii) the concern for judicial economy; and (iii) the need for the court to remain alive to the proper limits of its law - making function in order to avoid intrusions into the role of the legislative branch.

Connecticut Judicial Branch, Commission on Civil Court Alternative Dispute Resolution, Member

In July, Barrett's office sued Nixon in state court, alleging he exceeded his authority because public defenders are part of the judicial branch.

Judicial independence allows the courts to serve as a check on the political branches, when necessary, to protect individual rights.

To succeed in a judicial review you need to show the court that the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) made a serious legal or factual error in the decision, or that the RTB process for making the decision was so unfair that the decision should be set aside.

You can find links to most of the 13 judicial district court websites by going to the state judicial branch website at www.nmcourts.com.

In an administrative order published Monday, the court said that providing electronic access to nonconfidential court records «is a goal of the judicial branch,» but that «unfettered electronic access to all court records without policies in place to protect privacy interests and guard against unintended consequences detrimental to the judicial process can not be allowed.»

The chief justices, as the heads of the judicial departments in their respective states, come together in this organization to represent the state courts in the same way as the National Governors Association represents the executive branches of state government.

SB 440 Amends or repeals approximately 70 statutes related to Judicial Branch operations including matters such as the appointment, compensation, duties, and qualifications of Judicial Branch personnel; the treatment of records, papers, and documents held by the Judicial Branch; the powers, duties, and selection of judges and justices; the delegation of certain roles and activities within the Judicial Branch; and budgeting procedures for district courts.

SB 439 Specifies grounds for impeachment of Kansas Supreme Court justice and District Court judges chosen via merit / commission system to include «attempting to subvert fundamental laws and introduce arbitrary power, attempting to usurp the power of the legislative or executive branch of government, exhibiting wanton or reckless judicial conduct.»

STATE COURT ADMINISTRATOR, vs. IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR LINN COUNTY, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, JUDICIAL BRANCH, STATE COURT ADMINISTRATOR and POLK COUNTY CLERK OF COURT, vs. IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY,

As chief administrative officer of the judicial branch of government, the Chief Justice assigns Justices and judges, including retired Justices and judges who consent and are approved by the Court to serve, to duty in courts that require temporary assistance.

Paul has over 25 years of experience in all aspects of court technology development from programming, project management and coordinating data exchanges with other branches of the federal government to supporting improved judicial business processes.

If we defer to political authority, there can be none higher than the three branches of the legislative power; if to judicial authority, the highest is the solemn judgment of the members of the court, in which is vested the supreme judicial power of the state.