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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 28. CORRECTIONS, COURTS, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE |
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Chapter 28-20. JUDICIAL DISABILITIES AND TENURE |
Section 28-2099. DEFINITIONS
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2099.1 When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed:
Chairperson – The Chairperson of the Commission, or the Vice Chairperson or Acting Chairperson designated by the Commission when acting as Chairperson.
Evaluation – The process whereby the Commission, pursuant to § 433(c) of the Self-Government Act, prepares and submits to the President of the United States a written report evaluating the performance and fitness of a candidate for reappointment to a District of Columbia court.
Investigation – An inquiry to determine whether a proceeding should be
instituted.Judge – A judge, senior judge, or retired judge of the District of Columbia
Court of Appeals or of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.Proceeding – A formal proceeding, initiated by a Notice of Proceeding, to hear and determine charges as to a judge's conduct or health pursuant to § 432 (a)(2) or (b) of the Self-Government Act.
Recommendation – The process whereby the Commission, pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 11-1504, prepares and submits a written report of its recommendation and findings to the chief judge of a District of Columbia court regarding the appointment of senior judges to the court.
Self-Government Act – The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act of 1973, effective December 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 774, Pub. L. 93-198).
Special Counsel – any member of the District of Columbia Bar retained by the Commission to assist it.