Legal Question in Legal Ethics in New York

What is a impartial judge?

If a judge removes himself from a case due to his own acknowledgement of not being able to be impartial,does he have the RIGHT or Authority, to step back into the case he removed hiself from, and sit in judgement of later court actions on same person he stated he could not render a impartil decision on?????


Asked on 4/30/00, 2:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stanley Spring Spring & Spring, LLC

Re: What is a impartial judge?

You might wish to consider looking at the rules of civil procedure and/or rules of judicial administration for your state. Generally you will find rules regarding when a judge can disqualify himself or herself or consult a local attorney in your area.

Read more
Answered on 6/14/00, 4:31 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility questions and answers in New York