Court of Judicial Discipline
Definitions
- (n.) A specialized tribunal established to hear charges of misconduct against judges and judicial officers, ensuring accountability within the judiciary.
The Court of Judicial Discipline adjudicated the complaint against the judge for ethical violations.
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- court of judicial discipline
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Commentary
Use this term to describe institutional mechanisms specifically tasked with overseeing judicial behavior and addressing breaches of judicial standards.
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