Question for DeQuawn S, Matt S, Courtney T, and Erica W. The chapter ends in evaluating how far the state’s court system has come and in discussing a few potential problems, most of which are not major problems with our court system today. Of these potential problems, what is the most visible complaint aimed at the state’s court system and what has been done about it?
Thursday, June 7, 2007
The Judiciary – Question 7
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Legislative involvement in judicial affairs is the state’s court system most visible complaint. The legislative ability to elect state judges is a revolving problem. To counter some of the problems this practices poses, legislators aren’t allowed to be elected to Judgeships while they are serving in the General Assembly. Also, there is a committee organized to check the qualifications of those vying for judgeship, which is a step forward. The General Assemblies ability to disregard the committee’s recommendation is a concern. Honestly the state’s judicial systems reformation from the 1970’s has been remarkable, and I believe the judicial system has made a lot of strides.
DeQuawn Smith
Well said, DeQuawn! As we shall see in tomorrow's assignment, these selections can be highly political! I am disappointed that Matt S and Erica did not post comments on time on this one!
Bob B
Also sorry Courtney did not post a comment here as well! Bob B
One common theme that I have noticed in this chapter is the dichotomy between the legislature and the court system. The most visible complaint is that the legislature’s appointment of Judges and their involvement in judicial affairs as a whole. One thing that is being done to provide s a resolution to the problem is that a committee has been formed to verify the qualifications for potential candidates for a seat on the bench. This takes the control from the legislature in the election/appointment process. I don’t think this will totally help the split in the 2. Another common theme that I have seen is the power struggle. Everyone wants as much power as they can get. Taking the legislature’s power away will bandage this wound but I am sure that we will see that it will open up another one.
Erica Wilson Armour
The most visible complaint that I see in the chapter on SC’s judicial System would be the legislative involvement in judicial affairs. The legislative involvement in judicial affairs surfaces when judicial members of the courts are being selected. As the book says judges should not have any outside interference in the decisions they make. Also it is a concern that the GA is altering some of the laws and procedures that are altering elections and other matters in the justice system. The other problem is some believe unqualified officials are being selected by the legislature. The process of judicial selection is being done by the legislature and they could be selecting under qualified individuals because of who they know. This should probably be an appointed position by the governor and possibly confirmed by the Senate, just like the US government does.
A visible complaint is legislative involvement in judicial affairs. The problem can be from judicial selection and management and operation of the courts. There has been complaints about the General Assembly altering laws without considering the impact on the courts. As far as the selection process of judges go, a screening committee was created to assess the qualifications of candidates. The entire structure of the judiciary has been altered for the better. The state still needs to reform some issues, but progess has been made to the system.
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