Judicial Improvements Act of 2002

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: (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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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 31 July 2002

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 31 July 2002

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• Reported to Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 31 July 2002

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 July 2002

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 July 2002

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 9 July 2002

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