Judicial Improvements Act of 2002

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2713 Judicial Improvements Act of 2002 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Law. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/16/2023, 3:33 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2713

Judicial Improvements Act of 2002 - Amends the Federal judicial code to establish a new chapter regarding complaints against judges and judicial discipline. Authorizes any person alleging that a judge has engaged in specified prejudicial conduct, or is unable to discharge all the duties of office by reason of mental or physical disability, to file with the clerk of the court of appeals for the circuit a written complaint.

Directs the chief judge to expeditiously review complaints. Authorizes: (1) the chief judge to conduct a limited inquiry; and (2) a complainant or judge aggrieved by a final order of the chief judge to petition the judicial council of the circuit for review. Makes denial of a petition for review final.

Requires the chief judge, if not entering such an order, to form a special committee to investigate the allegations. Authorizes specified action by the judicial council. Provides for referral to the Judicial Conference of the United States. Directs the Judicial Conference, if it finds impeachment warranted, to certify and transmit the determination and record of proceedings to the House of Representatives.

Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) a judicial council's subpoena power; (2) judges' petitions for review of adverse orders and actions; (3) rules for the conduct of proceedings under this Act; (4) restrictions on individuals who are the subject of an investigation; (5) confidentiality of such proceedings; and (6) the effect of a felony conviction on a judge's continued service and creditable service.

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Current Status of Bill S 2713

Bill S 2713 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 9, 2002. Bill S 2713 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on July 9, 2002. Bill S 2713's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 533. as of July 31, 2002

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2713

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Law

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Administration of justiceAdministrative remediesAppellate courtsAppellate procedureBankruptcy courtsConfidential communicationsCorruption investigationCourt recordsCourts of special jurisdictionCrime and Law EnforcementDisability evaluationDisabledDistrict courtsDue process of lawEx-offendersFinance and Financial SectorGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment paperworkGovernmental investigationsGrievance proceduresImpeachmentsJudgesJudicial corruptionJudicial ethicsJudicial tenureLegal feesMagistratesMisconduct in officeParties to actionsSubpoena

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2713

Judicial Improvements Act of 2002A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to make certain modifications in the judicial discipline procedures, and for other purposes.Judicial Improvements Act of 2002Judicial Improvements Act of 2002

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