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Links to news about the judiciary, sorted by state. Under each state's section heading, there's a link to a Google reader feed for judicial news relative to that state. You can also manually add, under the relevant state, links to specific news articles. If you or someone else then goes on to write a news article based on that news link, please then remove that link from this page.
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Federal news
Judicial transitions
- Federal judiciary judicial research link
- Local lawyer appointed federal bankruptcy judge 10/31
- Chief judge may wait before taking senior status 2/4
- Senate Committee approves 3 Circuit nominees 2/7
- The Montana Standard, "Montana Supreme Court Justice Brian Morris recommended for federal judge", March 11, 2013
- Jane Kelly confirmed to Eighth Circuit COA 4/24
Notable cases/rulings
- Appeals court restores Minn. judicial election rules 3/28
- 9/11 judge has handled tough cases before 4/29/12
- Bill introduced to realign divisions on District Courts 5/16
- SDofNY recusal 2/20
- 10th Circuit finds no constitutional right to carry a concealed weapon 2/25
- Court knocks down Idaho abortion law 3/7
- CIA drone secrecy ruling nixed by appeals court 3/15
- Accused kidnapper sentenced to 14 years on ammo charges 4/18/2013 Judge Cameron Currie
- Federal judges could decide to delay SC primaries 5/11/2012 Judge Cameron Currie
- Ex-Peregrine Chief Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison 1/31/2013 Judge Linda Reade
- Man Sentenced for Making Threatening Communications 4/17/2013 Judge Linda Reade
Tribal
National state courts news
Alabama
Alaska
- Alaska judicial research link
- All current AK judges - including next retention dates, application materials, and appointing governors
Arizona
- Arizona judicial research link
- Governor Jan Brewer Names Appointments to the Pima County Superior Court 5/9
Arkansas
California
- Governor Brown Appoints Two to San Bernardino County Superior Court 5/22
- Governor Brown Appoints Four to Los Angeles County Superior Court 5/21
- Governor Brown Appoints Antonio A. Reyes to Tulare County Superior Court 5/21
- Governor Brown Appoints Three to San Francisco County Superior Court 5/21
- Governor Brown Appoints Denny R. Forland to Butte County Superior Court
- Gov. Brown appoints Superior Court judges 5/21
Colorado
Connecticut
- Connecticut judicial research link
- CT General Assembly - confirmed judges - check periodically
Delaware
- Note: Waiting for General Assembly to confirm Carl C. Danberg.
District of Columbia
- DC judicial research Google Reader link, Press Releases from the DC Judicial Nomination Commission, Press Releases from DC courts
Florida
- Florida judicial research link / The Florida Bar
- FY 2011-2012 Statistics for Circuit and County Courts
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
- Illinois judicial research link
- Gov appoints Thompson to vacancy in 14th Circuit 5/23
- Supreme Court of Illinois Press Release: Chief Justice Kilbride Announces Judicial Vacancy in Ninth Judicial Circuit 5/23
- Supreme Court of Illinois Order re Appointment of Linnea E. Thompson 5/23
- Illinois judge charged with heroin, gun possession 5/24
Indiana
- Indiana judicial research link
- Report on 2010 trial court statistics - with graphics - Takes effect 6/3
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
- Kentucky judicial research link
- 4 out of 7 SSC justices on ballot in 2014; state considers public financing 2/20--HB 31 voted down 2/26/13.
Louisiana
- Louisiana judicial research link
- Keep an eye on the 22nd district as the vacancy created by William J. Crain is filled
2013 election
Maine
Maryland
- Maryland judicial research link
- Maryland Courts, Judicial Vacancies list - DO NOT DELETE.
Massachusetts
Michigan
- Michigan judicial research link
- Michigan Supreme Court names 18 business judges 4/3 - may require further research/the creation of business court pages
- Ex-SC justice shouldn't go to jail 5/20
- Snyder appoints Kathy Hoogstra to 14th Circuit Court in Muskegon County 5/20
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
- New Jersey judicial research link
- 2012-2013 NJ court assignments
- Governor Christie and Senator Codey feud over judicial vacancies in Essex County 4/24
- NJ Governor Christie berates judge who spoke out 5/22
New Mexico
New York
2013 election
- Washington County Judge Pritzker seeking Supreme Court judge sea 3/28
- Panel set to screen judicial candidate questionnaires limited access, but provides which Supreme Courts have seats up for election this year 3/4
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
- List of all 2012 Ohio judge appointments - check in December
- Kasich needs to fill vacancy on Cleveland Municipal Court 5/24
- Newly appointed Franklin County judge, 32, is the youngest in Ohio 5/23
- OH CJ Maureen O'Connor says party labels have no place in judicial elections 5/9
Oklahoma
Oregon
- Oregon judicial research link
- Governor Kitzhaber Announces Columbia County Circuit Court Vacancy 5/7
Pennsylvania
2013 election
- candidates running for Washington County judge 5/13
- Primary 2013/Washington County: Eight candidates vie for two judicial seats 4/25
- Candidates run for district judge 2/22
- 4 of 19 York County district judge posts up for election 1/12
Rhode Island
- Rhode Island judicial research link
- RI.gov Press Release: Governor Chafee Announces Judicial Nominations for Rhode Island Superior Court, Family Court 5/10
South Carolina
South Dakota
- South Dakota judicial research link
- New Magistrate Appointed in Second Circuit 5/02
- Gusinsky Named New Judge in Seventh Circuit Court 5/10
- Gov. Daugaard Names Mike Day As Fourth Circuit Judge 4/26
Tennessee
- Tennessee judicial research link
- Judicial redistricting in TN 3/11/13--needs legislative approval, then will go into effect September 2014.
Texas
- Texas judicial research link
- Texas judge indicted on misuse of powers charges 5/23
- Texas judge says lesbian couple can't cohabitate, cites morality clause in divorce papers 5/21
- Bill to end straight ticket voting for judges advances in TX Senate 5/9
Utah
- Utah judicial research link
- [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578814/Renee-Jimenez-appointed-as-new-juvenile-court-judge.html?pg=all&utm_source=feedly Renee Jimenez
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
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