Monday, August 7, 2023

The 'Eisenberg Rule'

On July 21, 2023, the Judicial Council adopted new Rule 10.1014 (effective Sept. 1, 2023) titled "Oversight of administrative presiding justices and presiding justices.'

The purpose of the rule is to hold APJs and PJs "accountable for the efficient, effective, and proper administration of the Courts of Appeal ...." How? Well, "any person" who contends that an APJ or PJ isn't properly addressing or managing an important matter related to the court may "submit that contention" to the APJs collectively for their review, and they "may take appropriate remedial" action. Info on "how to submit a contention will be posed on the judicial branch website."