Judges to discuss role of law at public appearances

Posted 3/2/17

Rhode Island judges will be making public appearances throughout the state next week to discuss the rule of law as part of a new initiative by the American Bar Association. The Judicial Division of the ABA has designated March 5-11 as its first Judicial

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Judges to discuss role of law at public appearances

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Rhode Island judges will be making public appearances throughout the state next week to discuss the rule of law as part of a new initiative by the American Bar Association.

The Judicial Division of the ABA has designated March 5-11 as its first Judicial Outreach Week, to be held annually in the first full week of March. Rhode Island Superior Court Associate Justice Allen P. Rubine has been involved with the national effort and is coordinating it locally. Judges will be speaking to various civic, school and church audiences.

The goal is to increase judicial contact with the public outside the courtroom, enable the public to meet judges and recognize their dedication to the rule of law, and to learn more about how courts preserve the rule of law. Topics include the essential elements of the rule of law, such as: no one is above the law, equal justice under the law, and due process of law.

These public appearances "will help advance the public's trust and understanding of the rule of law and the role of courts and judges in upholding the law," said Rhode Island Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul A. Suttell.

"Among the greatest concerns shared by judges throughout the country is the increasing effort of political actors to increase the influence of party politics in the judicial system," said Linda Strite Murnane, chairwoman of the ABA's Judicial Division. "We believe that one of the most effective ways to promote public understanding and commitment to our courts is to have more members of the public meet more of our judges outside of the courtroom and litigation matters. In our view, meeting America's judges is the surest way for the public to appreciate the dedication and integrity of America's judges and their unwavering commitment to fairness, impartiality, and the rule of law."

A list of Warwick appearances was not available as of press time Wednesday.

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