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Impeachment of Federal Judges

Appointment of Federal Judges

Under the United States Constitution, the President of the United States, with the approval of the United States Senate, appoints federal judges. Federal judges are appointed for life but...

Traffic Court

Traffic courts are responsible for trying all cases involving violations of traffic rules and regulations. Generally, traffic offenses are divided into two categories: parking violations and moving violations. Parking violations include illegal...

Problem-Solving Courts

The concept of problem-solving courts evolved in the 1990's in response to large numbers of recurring cases. Courts disposed of certain types of cases but there was no true resolution of the underlying problem that brought the matter before the...

Declaratory Judgments

Courts Have Power to Declare Parties' Rights and Duties

Laws have been adopted that give both state and federal courts the power to declare or define the legal rights, duties, obligations, or status of the parties...

Meaningful Access to the Courts for Self-Represented Litigants

The number of persons who represent themselves in court proceedings has increased significantly in recent years. These individuals are referred to as self-represented litigants or pro se litigants. Family law matters, such as uncontested divorces...