Judges Conduct Concerns

Summary

Judges in North Carolina should remain impartial and not access unrelated criminal records. Releasing a rent bond before a case is heard is unusual. Discuss these concerns with your legal aid lawyer and consider filing a motion to recuse the judge if theres potential bias.

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No, but should the judge have accessed my husbands criminal record? He is NOT the judge assigned to it.
In Virginia, judges typically should not consider evidence or information outside the scope of the case they are presiding over. Accessing your husband's criminal record, especially if it wasn't relevant to the case at hand, could be seen as inappropriate.
- Consider discussing with your legal aid lawyer about filing a motion to recuse the judge if you believe his actions demonstrate bias or a conflict of interest.
Have you considered this option?
WE are in NC
It seems like a serious issue that might warrant legal intervention.
In North Carolina:
- Judges should remain impartial.
- Accessing unrelated criminal records can be inappropriate.
- You can file a motion to recuse the judge if there's potential bias.
Have you discussed these concerns with your legal aid lawyer?
And should the judge have released the rent bond before the case is heard?
In Virginia:
- Judges should not access unrelated criminal records for a case they are not assigned to.
- Releasing a rent bond before a case is heard is unusual unless stipulated by law or agreed upon by parties.
Have you discussed the rent bond issue with your legal aid lawyer?
NO
In Virginia:
- Judges should not access unrelated criminal records for a case they're not presiding over.
- Releasing a rent bond before a case is fully heard is unusual and may require legal justification.
You should discuss these issues with your legal aid lawyer. Have you considered filing a formal complaint about the judge's conduct?