NCJ Number
37971
Date Published
1976
Length
78 pages
Annotation
INFORMATION HANDBOOK ON SYSTEMS OF PARAJUDICIAL OFFICERS IN THE STATES FOR USE BY JUDGES, COURT ADMINISTRATORS, LEGISLATORS, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS, CITIZENS' GROUPS, AND JOURNALISTS.
Abstract
THIS STUDY DESCRIBES THE COURTS' USE OF PARAJUDGES IN APPELLATE COURTS AND IN TRIAL COURTS OF GENERAL AND LIMITED JURISDICTION. ALSO DESCRIBED ARE QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION OF PARAJUDGES. THE STUDY REFLECTS THE DESIGN OF SYSTEMS AND NOT NECESSARILY THE FUNCTIONS OF THE SYSTEMS IN PRACTICE. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN WAS GATHERED FROM STATE CONSTITUTIONS, STATUTES, COURT RULES, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER SOURCES. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT)