§20-1657. Compensation – Travel expenses.
The members of the Council on Judicial Complaints shall receive for their services the sum of Thirty-five Dollars ($35.00) for each day, or fraction thereof, of attendance at its session or other official business of the Council, and reimbursement for travel expenses pursuant to the State Travel Reimbursement Act. Added by Laws 1974, c. 251, […]
§20-1710. Good cause for services of registered or non-certified persons.
In district court proceedings, the court shall endeavor to obtain the services of a courtroom interpreter with the highest available level of credential prior to accepting services of an interpreter with lesser credential and skill. Certified courtroom interpreters have the highest recognized level of credential in this state, and registered courtroom interpreters have the next […]
§20-1658. Investigation of complaints.
A. The Council on Judicial Complaints shall promptly investigate all complaints received by it, and shall determine the proper disposition thereof, as provided in Sections 1651 through 1661 of this title. B. The Council shall have power to hold hearings, administer oaths or affirmations, receive testimony and other evidence, and issue and serve or cause […]
§20-3001.1. Setting aside judgment on ground of misdirection of jury or error in pleading or procedure.
No judgment shall be set aside or new trial granted by any appellate court of this state in any case, civil or criminal, on the ground of misdirection of the jury or for error in any matter of pleading or procedure, unless it is the opinion of the reviewing court that the error complained of […]
§20-1603.1. Certification order – Record.
Certification Order – Record. The court certifying a question of law to the Supreme Court or Court of Criminal Appeals of this state shall issue a certification order and forward it to the Supreme Court or Court of Criminal Appeals of this state. Before responding to a certified question, the Supreme Court or Court of […]
§20-1604. Contents of certification order.
Contents of Certification Order. A. A certification order must contain: 1. The question of law to be answered; 2. The facts relevant to the question, showing fully the nature of the controversy out of which the question arose; 3. A statement acknowledging that the Supreme Court or Court of Criminal Appeals of this state, acting […]
§20-1604.1. Notice – Response.
Notice – Response. The Supreme Court or Court of Criminal Appeals of this state, acting as a receiving court, shall notify the certifying court of acceptance or rejection of the question and, in accordance with notions of comity and fairness, respond to an accepted certified question as soon as practicable. Added by Laws 1997, c. […]
§20-1604.2. Procedures.
Procedures. After the Supreme Court or Court of Criminal Appeals of this state has accepted a certified question, proceedings shall be governed by the rules of the court. The procedures for certification from this state to a receiving court are those provided in the rules and statutes of the receiving forum. Added by Laws 1973, […]
§20-1604.3. Opinion.
Opinion. The Supreme Court or Court of Criminal Appeals of this state shall state in a written opinion the law answering the certified question and shall send a copy of the opinion to the certifying court, counsel of record, and parties appearing without counsel. Added by Laws 1973, c. 22, § 8, operative July 1, […]
§20-1606. Costs of certification.
Costs of Certification. Fees and costs shall be the same as in civil appeals docketed before the Supreme Court and shall be equally divided between the parties unless otherwise ordered by the certifying court. Added by Laws 1973, c. 22, § 6, operative July 1, 1973. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 61, § 8, eff. […]