2 discussion questions .... 2 student responses

SOC205: Society, Law & Government

Week 5 Discussion Question

Part 1:

From the research you conducted on the judicial selection process, identify the steps needed to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons from your selected state. Then outline the steps needed to remove a judge from your selected state (NY).

Build on a classmate's post by asking questions, offering thoughtful ideas, or sharing personal connections. Be sure to demonstrate respect for classmates' comments.

You may choose to use the following additional resources to assist you in completing this discussion:

· State Court Web Sites .

· Comparing State Courts .

PRt 1: Student Response

Kenneth Myers 

RE: Week 5 Discussion

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Good afternoon fellow classmates and Professor

South Carolina judges may be removed in one of three ways:

· The commission on judicial conduct is authorized to investigate complaints of judicial misconduct and incapacity. Disciplinary counsel appointed by the supreme court evaluates each complaint and either dismisses the complaint or conducts a preliminary investigation. If evidence supports the complaint, a full investigation is authorized. If the investigation supports the filing of formal charges, a hearing is conducted, after which a recommendation is made to the supreme court for sanctions, dismissal, transfer to inactive status, retirement, or removal.

· Judges may be impeached by a two-thirds vote of the house of representatives and convicted by a two-thirds vote of the senate.

· Judges may be removed by the governor upon the address of two thirds of each house of the general assembly.

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