Wearing the Robe : The Art and Responsibilities of Judging in Today's Courts
by Gray, James P.Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2008-08-30
Publisher(s): Square One Pub
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Summary
Written by James P. Gray, a justice of the California Supreme Court, Wearing the Robe bridges the gap between an understanding of the law and the day-t0-day realities of being a judge.This is the first real handbook for a practicing judge.
Author Biography
James P. Gray received his undergraduate degree from UCLA and his law degree from USC. Judge Gray began as a staff judge advocate and criminal defense attorney in the US Navy JAG Corps. He then spent several years as a federal prosecutor in the US Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles, and private practice in civil litigation. He has been a trial court judge in Orange County, California, since 1983, and has received numerous awards for his legal and civic activities.
Table of Contents
| Preface | p. ix |
| Introduction | p. 3 |
| Getting to Know a Judge's World | |
| The History and Continuing Evolution of Our Judicial System | p. 9 |
| Historic Benchmarks Build a Framework | p. 10 |
| America Customizes Its Own System of Justice | p. 13 |
| The Judicial System Continues to Evolve | p. 17 |
| Conclusion | p. 23 |
| The Criminal Court System | p. 25 |
| Felony Courts | p. 28 |
| Misdemeanor Courts | p. 36 |
| Specialty Courts | p. 41 |
| Traffic Court Calendars | p. 41 |
| Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse Court Calendars | p. 47 |
| Alcohol-Related Offense Court Calendars | p. 52 |
| Drug Court Calendars | p. 57 |
| Co-Occurring Disorders, Homeless Outreach, and Community Court Calendars | p. 65 |
| The Art of Sentencing in a Criminal Case | p. 70 |
| Conclusion | p. 77 |
| The Civil Court System | p. 79 |
| General Unlimited Civil Courts | p. 82 |
| Limited Civil Courts | p. 96 |
| Complex Civil Courts | p. 98 |
| Small Claims Courts | p. 100 |
| Conclusion | p. 106 |
| "Relationship" Calendars | p. 107 |
| Juvenile Court | p. 107 |
| The History of Juvenile Court Calendars | p. 108 |
| The Delinquency Calendar | p. 111 |
| The Dependency Calendar | p. 115 |
| Family Court | p. 120 |
| Probate Court | p. 124 |
| Conclusion | p. 128 |
| Additional Important Judicial Calendars | p. 129 |
| Mental Health Court | p. 130 |
| Adoption Court | p. 135 |
| Court Administration | p. 139 |
| Conclusion | p. 142 |
| Trials, from Start to Finish | p. 143 |
| Pre-Trial Matters | p. 143 |
| Initial Suggestions | p. 143 |
| Case Management/Trial-Setting Conferences | p. 146 |
| Law and Motion Proceedings | p. 148 |
| Non-Binding Arbitration | p. 153 |
| The Management of Possible Problems | p. 153 |
| Trial Matters | p. 156 |
| Pre-Trial Conference | p. 156 |
| In Limine Motions | p. 157 |
| Jury Voir Dire | p. 157 |
| Preparation of the Jury for Trial | p. 162 |
| Opening Statements | p. 163 |
| Presentation of the Evidence | p. 164 |
| Closing Arguments | p. 165 |
| Instructions for the Jury | p. 166 |
| Jury Deliberations | p. 167 |
| Return of the Verdict | p. 167 |
| Closing of the Trial | p. 169 |
| Signing of the Judgment | p. 169 |
| Powers of Contempt of Court | p. 170 |
| Trial Tips and Treasures | p. 172 |
| Post-Trial Matters | p. 189 |
| The Trial Judge's Final Duties | p. 189 |
| The Appellate Court System | p. 190 |
| Conclusion | p. 191 |
| Skills and Strategies for Settlement Conferences and Sentence Negotiations | p. 193 |
| Resolving Civil Disputes | p. 194 |
| Pitfalls to Avoid | p. 195 |
| Proactive Settlement Approaches That Work | p. 202 |
| Effective Phrases to Use | p. 218 |
| Deciding How Involved to Be in Criminal Sentencing Negotiations | p. 220 |
| Arguments for and Against the Judge's Involvement | p. 220 |
| Reasons to Be Extra Prudent in Negotiating Sentences | p. 220 |
| Conclusion | p. 222 |
| Living the Life of an Effective Judge | |
| How to Become a Judge-And Why You Would Want To Under the Ethical Restrictions | p. 225 |
| The Benefits of Being a Judge | p. 226 |
| The Drawbacks of Being a Judge | p. 228 |
| Important Steps to Take Toward Becoming a Judge | p. 232 |
| A Discussion of Judicial Ethics | p. 238 |
| Conclusion | p. 246 |
| The Attributes of Good and Effective Judges | p. 247 |
| Basic Responsibilities the Best Judges Bear in Mind | p. 248 |
| Admirable Traits the Best Judges Display | p. 250 |
| Strategies the Best Judges Employ | p. 258 |
| Conclusion | p. 271 |
| The Public Life of a Judge | p. 273 |
| Extracurricular Activities | p. 274 |
| Additional Judicial Work | p. 274 |
| Teaching Opportunities | p. 275 |
| American Inns of Court | p. 276 |
| Judges' Associations, Judicial Councils, and Bench/Bar Committees | p. 277 |
| Moot Courts and Mock Trails | p. 278 |
| Peer Court or Teen Court | p. 278 |
| Volunteers in Parole (VIP) and Child Mentoring Programs | p. 280 |
| Stay in School Programs | p. 281 |
| Official Welcoming Presentations for New Jurors | p. 282 |
| Police Academy Classes | p. 282 |
| Wedding Ceremonies | p. 282 |
| The Media Relations Dilemma | p. 283 |
| Healthy Communication Among Judges and Journalists | p. 284 |
| Establishment of Rules for the Media | p. 286 |
| Education of the Media | p. 289 |
| Conclusion | p. 291 |
| Conclusion-Where the Judicial System Goes from Here | p. 293 |
| The Concept of Restorative Justice | p. 293 |
| Dignity for All | p. 298 |
| Earned Respect for the Judiciary | p. 299 |
| A Final Note | p. 299 |
| Sample Trial Note-Taking Contractions and Symbols | p. 301 |
| State Requirements for Becoming a Judge | p. 303 |
| Sample Wedding Ceremony | p. 307 |
| Endnotes | p. 311 |
| About the Author | p. 318 |
| Index | p. 320 |
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