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Judges and Judicial Conduct » Judicial Selection
Handbook for judicial nominating commissioners
165 pages. Updated by new edition.
The 2nd edition of the Handbook for Judicial Nominating Commissioners provides a step-by-step guide to the judicial commission process. Organization, evaluation, publicizing the judicial vacancy, and applicant screeningand appointment are all discussed. Newly expanded chapters focus on ethical considerations and privacy and confidentiality concerns.