Recusal : analysis of case law under 28 U.S.C. [sections] 455 & 144.

Other author Hirsch, Alan, 1959-
Other author Loveland, Genevra Kay.
Other author Federal Judicial Center.
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : Federal Judicial Center, 2002.
Descriptionvi, 86 p. ; 23 cm.
Supplemental Contenthttps://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS46586
Subjects

Portion of title Analysis of case law under 28 U.S.C. [sections] 455 & 144
Contents Pt.1 : The recusal statutes -- 1. Summary -- 2. History of section 455 -- 3. Disqualification : section 455(b) -- 4. Disqualification based on question of partiality : section 455(a) -- 5. Section 455(e) : waiver of recusal -- 6. Section 455(f) : divestiture can overcome disqualification -- 7. Assigning recusal motion to a different judge -- 8. Bias or prejudice : section 144 -- 9. Disqualification of appellate judges : 28 U.S.C. [section] 47 -- 10. Judge's authority after deciding to recuse
Contents Pt.2 : Miscellaneous issues -- 1. Timeliness of motion -- 2. Recusal in bench trials -- 3. Standing -- 4. Efforts to investigate -- 5. Rule of necessity -- 6. Substitution of counsel
Contents Pt.3 Appellate issues -- 1. Standard of review -- 2. Harmless error -- 3. Interlocutory review -- 4. Reviewability of rescusal -- 5. Mootness -- 6. Guilty plea -- 7. Jurisdiction
Abstract "This monograph offers a synthesis and analysis of the case law under 28 U.S.C. [sections] 455 and 144 to assist judges in ruling on recusal"--P. v.
General note"This monograph was prepared by Alan Hirsch, Esq., and Kay Loveland, of the Federal Judicial Center, with substantial editorial assistance from Kris Markarian ..."--P. v.
General noteShipping list no.: 2002-0229-P.
General noteGPO Cataloging Record Distribution Program (CRDP).
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 85-86).
LCCN2002485684
GPO item number0743-C-01
GPO item number0743-C-01 (online)
Govt. docs number JU 13.2:R 24