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Extrajudicial Speech and Judicial Ethics

Code of Judicial Conduct

There are codes of judicial conduct for both state and federal judges. In general, the code of judicial conduct requires a judge to uphold the integrity and independence of the judiciary,...

State Administrative Law

State legislatures have passed laws setting up various state administrative agencies. Some examples of state administrative agencies include public utilities commissions, worker's compensation bureaus, motor vehicle bureaus, and natural resources...

Restraining Orders to Protect the Victim of Abuse

A restraining order is a court order that is issued to protect someone who is being harassed, abused, or threatened. Restraining orders protect battered spouses and their children. Restraining orders typically direct the alleged perpetrator to...

Liens

What is a lien?

A lien is a charge or hold placed on real or personal property in order to obtain satisfaction of a debt or legal duty.

What are judgment liens?

If a person wins...

State Court System Overview

Each of the 50 states has its own court system. Each state system has three levels: the lowest level (generally called the trial court), an appellate level (generally called a court of appeal), and the highest level (generally called a supreme...