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A quick definition of judicial administration:

Judicial administration is the way courts are managed. It includes things like making sure there is enough money to run the courts, choosing who will be on a jury, assigning judges to cases, and keeping records of everything that happens in court. People who work in judicial administration also make sure that everyone is treated fairly and that everyone can access the courts, even if they don't have a lawyer. They also make sure that lawyers are doing their jobs properly and that they keep learning new things to be better at their jobs. There are organizations that help courts and court administrators do their jobs better by providing training and information.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Judicial administration refers to the management of the court system, including its practices, procedures, and offices. It involves overseeing budgets, selecting jurors, assigning judges to cases, creating court calendars, and supervising non-judicial personnel.

Examples: Court administrators, also known as clerks of the court, are responsible for accepting court documents, maintaining case files and records of judgments, and processing paperwork generated by judges. They also work to eliminate bias in the courts, ensure diversity, and provide easier access to the courts for people representing themselves without a lawyer. Another important issue in judicial administration is the certification of court interpreters for testimony given in languages other than English. Offices of professional responsibility, which investigate ethical complaints against lawyers, are also part of the system of judicial administration.

Explanation: Judicial administration is all about managing the court system and making sure it runs smoothly. Court administrators play a crucial role in this by handling paperwork, maintaining records, and ensuring that the courts are fair and accessible to everyone. The certification of court interpreters is important because it ensures that people who don't speak English well can still participate in court proceedings. Offices of professional responsibility help to maintain the integrity of the legal profession by investigating complaints against lawyers who may have acted unethically.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
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every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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Nice! @Macaque
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22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
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That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
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Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
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windyMagician
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
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let’s get after it boys and girls
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I gtg to bed soon.
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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