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H.R. 3892 (107th)

Judicial Improvements Act of 2002

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Introduced

7 March 2002

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For Further Action See H.R.2215.

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Summary

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 subpoena power, review of orders and actions, rules for the conduct of proceedings, restrictions on individuals who are the subject of an investigation, and confidentiality of proceedings. Provides for the exclusion of any judge who is recused from the case or controversy at issue for purposes of determining a majority with respect to en banc hearings of circuit judges.

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