It's been a long time since either the Florida Bar or the Broward Bar Association (BCBA) issued a judicial poll for the 17th Circuit. In fact, the only ones we could find online were this one from 2002 by the Bar, andthis one from 2008 by BCBA. Rumor has it judges don't like being rated, which is reason enough for JAABLOG to pick up the ball and run with it.
So here's the deal. Judges will be broken up by division assignments, and rank (county or circuit). Larger divisions, like criminal, will be subdivided by floor, so as not to overwhelm the voting public. Groups of judges will go out every so often for rating, again so as not to overload those who care to share an opinion. Votes will be cast in the form of your comments, and preserved online for anyone searching in the future for a Broward judicial poll or survey.
Ours is a lot less scientific than theirs, but much more than checking a box. As previously stated, it's just your comments, which means you can be as detailed as you want. Topic areas to consider are Intelligence Level, Integrity/Ethics, Demeanor & Temperament, Work Ethic, Efficiency & Office Management, and for circuit judges, Qualifications For Chief Judge. Check out the BCBA's 2008 categories for a more exhaustive list of criteria, or make up your own. Anything you have to add is relevant, and the public has a right to know.
And now, starting with circuit criminal 4th floor, here are the first judges to be rated:
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Ilona Holmes Lisa Porter Raag Singhal Mike Rothschild Matt Destry
Make Your Voice Heard!
So here's the deal. Judges will be broken up by division assignments, and rank (county or circuit). Larger divisions, like criminal, will be subdivided by floor, so as not to overwhelm the voting public. Groups of judges will go out every so often for rating, again so as not to overload those who care to share an opinion. Votes will be cast in the form of your comments, and preserved online for anyone searching in the future for a Broward judicial poll or survey.
Ours is a lot less scientific than theirs, but much more than checking a box. As previously stated, it's just your comments, which means you can be as detailed as you want. Topic areas to consider are Intelligence Level, Integrity/Ethics, Demeanor & Temperament, Work Ethic, Efficiency & Office Management, and for circuit judges, Qualifications For Chief Judge. Check out the BCBA's 2008 categories for a more exhaustive list of criteria, or make up your own. Anything you have to add is relevant, and the public has a right to know.
And now, starting with circuit criminal 4th floor, here are the first judges to be rated:
Ilona Holmes Lisa Porter Raag Singhal Mike Rothschild Matt Destry
Make Your Voice Heard!