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Welcome to the AJS Web site. The American Judicature Society works to maintain the independence and integrity of the courts and increase public understanding of the justice system. We are a nonpartisan organization with a national membership of judges, lawyers and other citizens interested in the administration of justice.
AJS Joins Other Reform Groups in Amicus Brief Filing The American Judicature Society joined Justice Stake and over 25 other reform groups in one of the nine amicus briefs that have been filed in support of the petitioners in Caperton v. Massey. � Posted 1/6/2009 Click here to learn more and view a copy of the brief.Voters in Four Jurisdictions Opt for Merit Selection on November 4 On Election Day 2008, voters in four counties cast ballots in favor of judicial merit selection. Posted 11/4/2008 Click here for an AJS statement on these efforts.New York Chief Judge to Receive National Award Judith S. Kaye, chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals, has been selected as the recipient of the Fifth Annual Dwight D. Opperman Award for Judicial Excellence. Posted 6/2/2008 To vew the News Release, click here.
A fresh start for the justice system The new administration has a unique opportunity to underscore the importance of an effective system of administering justice and to promote public confidence in that system. Posted 12/26/2008 Click here to read full text |
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