How do you choose judges? A look at the challenges in California

How do you choose judges? A look at the challenges in California

The elections in California, especially the appeal of judges, raise many questions. How can voters make informed decisions about judges if they are often confronted with confusing and inadequate information? This leads many to make the decisions based on personal preferences or even random criteria.

In Los Angeles County, many citizens have received their ballot paper and are faced with the challenge of choosing the candidates for the courts. The selection of judges is a sub -discussed topic, since these positions are usually not chosen, but are occupied by the governor. As a result, most incumbent judges are rarely required in election campaigns, which contributes to the confusion of voters.

The importance of judge elections

Jessica Levinson, professor of constitutional and voting rights at the Loyola Law School, emphasizes the relevance of the judge elections. "Most people come into contact with judges much more often than they think," she explains. Situations such as divorces, business disputes or criminal charges put the judges at the center of the life of the citizens. Your decisions can have far -reaching consequences.

A big problem in the elections is the lack of transparent information about the candidates. Many voters report on their frustration about the lack of availability of information and the difficulties to get an idea of the individual candidates. This uncertainty is tightened by the strict behavioral guidelines for judges who prohibit them from expressing political views or criticizing their competitors. Robert Greene, an editor at Times, emphasizes that most judges are not allowed to discuss what is crucial for voters in other political races: "How are you being chosen? How will you judge?"

To make a well -founded decision, one of the few available resources is the candidate assessment by the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA). This organization carries out a detailed examination procedure that includes interviews and exams to evaluate every candidate. These reviews are the only way for many voters to get an insight into the qualifications of the judge candidates.

Levinson considers it necessary to rethink the current election process for judges. She believes that, like the majority of her colleagues in other jurisdiction, judges should be appointed by the governor. This would take the pressure of politics and the election campaign and promote more objective jurisdiction.

In practical terms, this means that many voters stand in front of the ballot boxes and often have no clear picture of the judges they should choose. Some decide to only vote for certain candidates or simply remain empty during this section of the ballot. It is time to intensify the discussion about the judge elections and to raise awareness of the importance of these decisions. In order to obtain further information, the ratings of Lacba and other local resources can be used, while voters are looking for more clarity about the upcoming elections.

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