Newsletter of the Federal Courts The Third Branch Masthead
 


Vol. 36, Number 9—September 2004

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Teleworking Brings Office Home
— "Federal Judiciary employees are finding a productive alternative to the daily office commute in teleworking, sometimes called telecommuting or flexiplace telecommuting..."

Chief Justice Appeals for Funding Exemption for Judiciary
— "In an effort to avoid a fiscal situation "devastating to the Judiciary," Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist appealed to the President and Congressional leaders..."

2004 Director's Awards Recognize Record Number
— "...a group of 22 court employees nationwide and the largest number ever recognized for their contributions to the federal Judiciary..."

New Appointments Announced for Judicial Conference Chairs
— "Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist has appointed six new chairs to head Judicial Conference committees with terms beginning October 1, 2004..."

Study Says Sentencing Tool Accurate
— "Can a sentencing tool that looks at past criminal behavior accurately assess the offender's risk of future offending?"

Interview
Taking Stock:  An Interview with FJC Director Rothstein

Judicial Milestones

Judicial Boxscore

 
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