Forum (Forum & Focus)
Nov. 27, 2008
Be Polite - Or Else
The Commission on Judicial Performance's admonishment of a San Francisco judge unwittingly undermines both judicial independence and the administration of justice, writes David A. DeGroot. - Forum Column
FORUM COLUMN
By David A. DeGroot The Commission on Judicial Performance has publicly admonished Judge James J. McBride of the San Francisco County Superior Court for his actions while presiding over the master criminal calendar. The commission's action is unfortunate, because it unwittingly undermines both judicial independence and the administration of justice. Presiding over the master criminal calendar is a tough job and it is made hard...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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