Crooked judge and politican removal
for violation
of
Oath of Office
in writing , of
course.
First posted
Sunday
September 17, 2006 06:46
Updated
Monday October 9, 2006 07:12
Here's essence, along with New Mexico constitution, state
laws, and judicial rules to try to remove from office crooked judges and
politicians.Section 1. [Oath of officer.] Every person elected or appointed to any office shall, before entering upon his duties, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation that he will support the constitution of the United States and the constitution and laws of this state, and that he will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of his office to the best of his ability. |
| 16 Judges Are
Endorsed Panel Suggests All Be Retained By Dan McKay Journal Staff Writer A commission created by the state Supreme Court recommends that voters retain all 16 judges and justices on the Nov. 7 ballot - a sign the judiciary is improving, the group said. 'this year's recommendations by the Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission are a sharp contrast with previous years. Four years ago, for example, the commission recommended voters turn down three Metropolitan Court judges. In 1998, it recommended against four Metro Court judges. The group doesn't make recommendations for judges running in partisan races or those who have been on the job for less than two years. Felix Briones Jr., a Farmington attorney and chairman ol the commission, announced this year's results at the Bernalillo County Courthouse on Friday. "We have seen an improvement in the state's judges and justices," Briones said, "in part due to the evaluation process and to the changes we have seen those who have accepted and acted on our suggesdons that they improve." Judges standing for retentention must get approval from at least 57 percent of voters to remain on the bench. The Supreme Court created the commission in 1997 to help the public evaluate the judiciary. The commission examines confidential surveys filled out by jurors, lawyers, court staff, Judges'evaluations Visit www nmjpec.org to read evaluations. A written report will appear in the Oct. 8 Albuquerque Journal police officers and others who interact with judges. The judges are interviewed as well. Care is taken to ensure "we're not going on a popularity contest," Briones said. The evalualuation covers legal ability, fairness, comminication skills, control over the courtroom and other areas. The commission includes lawyers and non-lawyers from across the state. Justice of the Supreme Court, thanked the commission for its "objective, independent review of judicial performance." Only two judges this year -Victoria J. Grant and Cristina T. Jaramillo of Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court -received mixed ratings. Both have a good attitude about improving and are redommended for retention, the commission said. Recommended for retendon statewide are Edward L. Chavez of the Supreme Court and Cynthia A. Fry, Lynn Pickard and Jim Wechsler of the Court of Appeals. In Metropolitan Court, the commission recommends retention for Sandra J. Clinton, Kevin L. Fitzwater, Theresa A. Gomez, Grant, J. Wayne Griego, Jaramillo, Anna G. Martinez, Judith K. Nakamura, Daniel Ramczyk, Frank A. Sedillo, Victor E. Valdez and Sharon D. Walton. Saturday September 16, 2006 Pro se fights simply can't refuse this invitation Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission
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