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American Judicature Society

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The American Judicature Society (AJS) was founded in 1913 and is an independent, national, nonpartisan organization of judges, lawyers, and other members of the public who seek to improve the justice system. AJS, which brings a public perspective to justice system issues, has the mission to secure and promote an independent and qualified judiciary and fair system of justice.

Primary areas of focus are:

  • Judicial Conduct and Ethics [1]
  • Judicial selection [2]
  • Judicial independence [3]
  • The jury [4]
  • Criminal justice system [5]

Public understanding of the justice system [6]

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References

  1. ↑ Center for Judicial Ethics
  2. ↑ Elmo B. Hunter Citizens Center for Judicial Selection
  3. ↑ Center for Judicial Independence
  4. ↑ Edmund N. "Ned" Carpenter II Jury Center
  5. ↑ Center for Forensic Science and Public Policy
  6. ↑ Increasing public understanding of the justice system
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