NCJ Number
12693
Date Published
1971
Length
113 pages
Annotation
REPORT ON THE ORGANIZATION, MANAGEMENT, AND FUNCTION OF THE APPELLATE AND TRIAL COURTS OF THE STATE, AND A REVIEW OF THE STATE JUDGES AND THEIR JOBS.
Abstract
INCLUDED IS AN OVERVIEW OF THE PRESENT JUDICIAL SYSTEM, A STUDY OF THE STATE SUPREME COURT, CIRCUIT COURTS, AND LOCAL COURTS, AND A DISCUSSION OF COURT FINANCING. THE STUDY OF STATE JUDGES FOCUSES ON SELECTION, TENURE, REMOVAL, RETIREMENT, AND COMPENSATION. THE REPORT OFFERS SUGGESTIONS TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY AND QUALITY, WHILE DECREASING COST AND BACKLOG.