Section 28-2031. EVALUATION STANDARDS

 

2031.1 A judge declaring candidacy for reappointment shall be evaluated by the Commission through a review of the judge's performance and conduct during the judge's present term of office.

 

2031.2 The evaluation categories shall include the following:

 

(a) Well Qualified – The candidate's work product, legal scholarship, dedication, efficiency, and demeanor are exceptional, and the candidate's performance consistently reflects credit on the judicial system.

 

(b) Qualified – The candidate satisfactorily performs the judicial function or, if there are negative traits, they are overcome by strong positive attributes.

 

(c) Unqualified – The candidate is unfit for further judicial service.

 

authority

D.C. Court Reform and Criminal Procedure Act of 1970, effective July 29, 1970 (84 Stat. 473, 91 Pub. L. 91-358; D.C. Official Code, § 11-1525(a) (2012 Repl.)) and § 431(d)(3) of the District of Columbia Self Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, effective December 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 774, Pub.L. 93-198).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 24 DCR 9391 (May 5, 1978); as amended by Final Rulemaking publishedat 34 DCR 2190 (April 3, 1987); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 6032 (September 14, 1990); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 9333 (December 11, 1992); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 53 DCR 108 (January 6, 2006); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 12322 (December 21, 2007); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 6302 (July 7, 2017).