The Core of Justice: Understanding Judicial Recusal
Quick Overview: The Standard of Fairness Topic: The mandatory and voluntary withdrawal of a judge from a case. Core Principle: To ensure every litigant receives a fair trial before a completely impartial tribunal. Governing Law: 28 U.S.C. § 455 and the Code of Judicial Conduct, requiring recusal whenever a judge’s impartiality might reasonably be questioned. […]