[CLBS] rule change - automatic DQ of judges

[Paul Ross]

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Here is a copy of a letter sent by IACDL.  Some items to consider as you
write your own comments to the proposed rule change.

Paul

On Wed, Aug 2, 2023 at 2:32 PM James Macdonald <
james at macdonaldlawoffices.com> wrote:

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> I couldn’t agree more.  Please everyone take a moment, do the survey,  and
> preserve this most important tool in our tool bag.  We all know there are
> some truly bad judges that you want to DQ every time.
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> From: CLBS <clbs-bounces at admws.idaho.gov> On Behalf Of Jeffrey E Rolig
> Sent: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 1:00 PM
> To: Richard Greenwood <rgreenwood at greenwoodlaw.com>; clbs at admws.idaho.gov
> Subject: Re: [CLBS] rule change - automatic DQ of judges
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> I agree with Judge Greenwood. I urge all practicing attorneys to take a
> minute, and voice your opposition to the repeal of the present Rule.  Jeff
> Rolig
> On 08/02/2023 1:44 PM MDT Richard Greenwood <rgreenwood at greenwoodlaw.com
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> The Idaho Supreme Curt is considering permanently abolishing the ability
> of lawyers and their clients to disqualify Judges without cause.  For
> those of you who toil in the trenches of state  court litigation,
> criminal and civil, you have a chance to voice your opposition. I urge
> you to do so. The Administrative judges have voted in favor of repeal of
> the rule and I suspect the Supremes are leaning strongly in the
> direction of eliminating the DQ without cause. Unless the bar is vocal
> about this, you are going to lose what I think is a valuable right.
>
> "The Court is reexamining the rules to assess whether they strike the
> appropriate balance between protecting the rights of litigants and
> ensuring the timely, fair, and impartial resolution of cases. Having
> received comments from the ADJs, the Court now seeks any responses,
> comments, or suggestions that the Bar and judges may wish to provide.
> Members of the Bar may provide this feedback anonymously through this
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> designed to capture the necessary information for the Court’s decision.
> If desired, formal correspondence on this topic can be sent to
> surveys at idcourts.net<mailto:surveys at idcourts.net>."
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> Sr. Judge Richard Greenwood
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