These instructions to the jury are not only virtuous because they illustrate the virtues of neutrality and impartiality by instructing the jury to only consider the evidence and to not be influenced when deliberating by any preconceived notions, influences, or prejudices. These instructions also envelop the common practice employed by judges of “dispassion” to prevent “emotion from exerting any influence" wherever such opportunities exist in order to maintain fairness and equality to all in the courtroom regardless of standing or background.
This admonition and instruction by Judge Ito to the jury also alludes to the virtue of testimonial justice described by Miranda Fricker in Epistemic Injustice in that the jury and as well as the judge …show more content…
Simpson, and/or other witnesses in the case). Becoming a judicially virtuous judge is a demanding endeavor and …show more content…
These include the commitment to justice, having a commitment to the judicial profession, and being efficient managers. The commitment to justice is explained in Ms. Nelson’s article as having an “eye” to the main principle of the judicial system and this is “to serve justice.” She elaborates on this idea that the best judges will look beyond the common practices and seek out improvements to better serve justice. Remaining committed to the judicial profession means that judges “seek to advance their training” in their judicial positions to become better judicial officers and are also “eager to share their learning and experiences” with their peers. This quality not only is not only a good measure to ensure a judge remains a student of the law, but also helps their colleagues to improve as well, which positively affects the judicial system as a whole through collaborative improvement and mentorship. Judges possessing the quality of efficient management will allow them to not only effectively organize their own time, the cases on their docket, and their clerks and other legal assistants. A judge possessing this characteristic shows that they are not only responsible and respectful of their own time, but they are also conscious of ensuring they maintain the productivity of their legal staffers and the court’s docket. In the article “What makes a Good Judge?” Jane Nelson, the Director of Degree Program, and
This admonition and instruction by Judge Ito to the jury also alludes to the virtue of testimonial justice described by Miranda Fricker in Epistemic Injustice in that the jury and as well as the judge …show more content…
Simpson, and/or other witnesses in the case). Becoming a judicially virtuous judge is a demanding endeavor and …show more content…
These include the commitment to justice, having a commitment to the judicial profession, and being efficient managers. The commitment to justice is explained in Ms. Nelson’s article as having an “eye” to the main principle of the judicial system and this is “to serve justice.” She elaborates on this idea that the best judges will look beyond the common practices and seek out improvements to better serve justice. Remaining committed to the judicial profession means that judges “seek to advance their training” in their judicial positions to become better judicial officers and are also “eager to share their learning and experiences” with their peers. This quality not only is not only a good measure to ensure a judge remains a student of the law, but also helps their colleagues to improve as well, which positively affects the judicial system as a whole through collaborative improvement and mentorship. Judges possessing the quality of efficient management will allow them to not only effectively organize their own time, the cases on their docket, and their clerks and other legal assistants. A judge possessing this characteristic shows that they are not only responsible and respectful of their own time, but they are also conscious of ensuring they maintain the productivity of their legal staffers and the court’s docket. In the article “What makes a Good Judge?” Jane Nelson, the Director of Degree Program, and