SURVEY OF OHIO LAW: THE OHIO SUPREME COURT JUSTICES: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
In: Ohio Northern University Law Review, Jg. 35 (2009), S. 1057
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CHIEF JUSTICE THOMAS J. MOYER JAN. 1, 1987 - PRESENT (AS CHIEF JUSTICE) LAST DAY OF CURRENT TERM: DEC. 31, 2010 Chief Justice Moyer is a leader in providing citizens with improved access to the courts through alternative dispute resolution and computer technology. He also is seeking to ensure equal access to the courts through the development of a certification process for interpreters for non-English speakers and the hearing-impaired. Since becoming Chief Justice in 1987, Ohio has been a leader in providing substance abuse treatment to nonviolent offenders. He also is working with leaders of the judiciary and the General Assembly to develop family courts, a comprehensive approach to resolving criminal and civil issues confronting families. As chairman of the Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission, Chief Justice Moyer led efforts to revise Ohio felony, misdemeanor, traffic and juvenile sentencing laws that have been adopted by the General Assembly. He also is in the forefront of efforts to improve the method of selecting judges in Ohio and has worked with all interested parties to develop legislative proposals to increase the reporting requirements for contributions made to judicial campaigns, and increase the minimum professional qualifications required of judicial candidates. Chief Justice Moyer also works with lawyers and judges in other countries as they develop independent judiciaries. After Ukraine gained its independence, he led efforts to introduce that country to the importance of the rule of law and continues to host delegations from Ukraine on a regular basis. Chief Justice Moyer also has worked ...
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SURVEY OF OHIO LAW: THE OHIO SUPREME COURT JUSTICES: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
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Zeitschrift: | Ohio Northern University Law Review, Jg. 35 (2009), S. 1057 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2009 |
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