An Act establishing a commission to study judicial accountability in the Commonwealth

Summary

The bill would establish a special commission to examine how judges are nominated, selected, appointed, and overseen, and to propose ways to strengthen accountability, including reappointment standards. The commission would be composed of appointed officials and leaders of numerous bar associations and would be required to deliver its recommendations by Dec. 1, 2021. Its purpose is to increase transparency and oversight of the state judiciary.

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