Judges and Judiciary
Sep. 22, 2012
Timing running out to confirm judges
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has designated all three judge vacancies in the Central District as emergencies because of the substantial caseloads. By Carl Tobias of the University of Richmond
Central District of California Judge Valerie Fairbank assumed senior status in March after a half decade of service. This decision means that the Central District experiences three openings in 21 judgeships. The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has designated all three as emergencies because of the substantial district caseloads. These vacancies, which are 14 percent of the Central District seats, undermine the delivery of justice. Thus, Pr...
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