Possibilities for Further Reform of the Federal Judicial Discipline Process

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Table of Contents

• Part 1: Introduction
• Part 2: Background
  • 2.1 Origins of the Process
  • 2.2 The Current Process
  • 2.3 The CJC's 2015 Process Changes
• Part 3: Options for Process Reform
  • 3.1 Who May Complain and Screening Out of Complaints
  • 3.2 Anonymous Complaints
  • 3.3 Role of Complainants
  • 3.4 Complaints from Attorneys General
  • 3.5 Involvement by Lay Persons, Lawyers and Puisne Judges in the Discipline Process
  • 3.6 Role of Review Panels
  • 3.7 Inquiry Committees
  • 3.8 Presenting Counsel and Committee Counsel
  • 3.9 Council of the Whole
  • 3.10 Range of Sanctions for Misconduct and Grounds for Removal from Office
  • 3.11 Role of the Minister of Justice
  • 3.12 Judicial Review
  • 3.13 Legal Fees
  • 3.14 Timeframes
  • 3.15 A Public Process: Striking a Balance among Confidentiality, Transparency and Accountability
• Part 4: Conclusion
• List of Questions for Discussion