"Chief judge" refers to the top-ranking or most senior judge within a particular court or judicial system. They typically have administrative responsibilities and lead the court's operations, including assigning cases, managing resources, and making important decisions.
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- As chief judge, she will determine venues for arguments, designate cases to be heard by three - judge panels, and assign judges to panels. (kake.com)
- Each of the 20 circuit chief judges now must adopt their own orders based on the model. (floridasupremecourt.org)
- Many judges, including chief judges, were concerned about taking on responsibilities that had never been theirs and were, for many, beyond their experience. (ontariocourts.ca)
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