Enriching Judicial Independence: Seeking to Improve the Retention Vote Phase of an Appointive Selection System

Abstract

This article, published in the Fordham Urban Law Journal (Irwin and Real, Enriching Judicial Independence: Seeking To Improve The Retention Vote Phase Of An Appointive Selection System, 34 FDMULJ 453 (2007)), discusses the subjects of judicial selection and judicial independence, focusing on retention votes in appointive selection systems. The article includes a historical look at judicial selection and retention in Nebraska, a discussion of some pervasive problems with retention votes in appointive selection systems, and a discussion of suggestions for improving retention votes and their effectiveness.

Keywords: Judicial Selection, Judicial Independence, Appointive Systems, Retention Votes

JEL Classification: K00, K4, K40, K49