D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 28, r. 28-2031

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 28-2031 - EVALUATION STANDARDS

2031.1 A judge declaring candidacy for reappointment shall be evaluated by the Commission through a review of the judge's performance and conduct during the judge's present term of office, as well as the judge's physical and mental fitness and his or her ability to perform judicial duties.

2031.2 The evaluation categories shall include the following:

(a) Well Qualified - The Commission has determined the candidate's work product, legal scholarship, dedication, efficiency, and demeanor are exceptional, and the candidate's overall performance consistently reflects credit on the judicial system.

(b) Qualified - The Commission has determined the candidate satisfactorily performs the judicial function and if there are negative traits, they are overcome by strong positive attributes.

(c) Unqualified - The Commission has determined the candidate is unfit for further judicial service.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 28, r. 28-2031

: Final Rulemaking published at 24 DCR 9391, 9395 (May 5, 1978); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 34 DCR 2190, 2192 (April 3, 1987); Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 6032, 6043 (September 14, 1990); and Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 9333, 9344 (December 11, 1992); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 53 DCR 108 (January 6, 2006); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 12322 (December 21, 2007); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 6302 (7/7/2017); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 12406 (9/20/2019); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 3224 (3/22/2024); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 9641 (8/2/2024)