Very Generic Questions about LA Courts

[AustinMackenzie]

What is the name of your state? California

This is for research. I appologise if it should happen to fall outside of the board's raison d'etre.

I would need to know if a judge commenting over a defendants exemplary good behavior in court would be considered bias or unnaceptable. Or if it's borderline tolerable or if it's fine.

I'd also need to know if cases being held in court are writen on electronic billboards or any kind of billboard outside of the courtroom.

I'd also like to know if any lawyer would be available to answer a few more overall specific questions about the profession in Los Angeles in particular or a short interview.

Thank you.

[moburkes]

No, it wouldn't.

No, we don't do research.

[CourtClerk]

I'm not an attorney, but I work in a LA court and have for years...

Originally Posted by AustinMackenzie

What is the name of your state? California

This is for research. I appologise if it should happen to fall outside of the board's raison d'etre.

I would need to know if a judge commenting over a defendants exemplary good behavior in court would be considered bias or unnaceptable. Or if it's borderline tolerable or if it's fine.

Nope. I've seen it a thousand times. Especially if the litigant is pro se. Think of it as good bedside manner.

I'd also need to know if cases being held in court are writen on electronic billboards or any kind of billboard outside of the courtroom.

Are you speaking of the calendar? I'm not aware of any courthouse in the county that has them on electronic billboards, however, they are printed and hung outside of each courtroom. Helps people figure out if they're in the right room. They can also get that information online.

I'd also like to know if any lawyer would be available to answer a few more overall specific questions about the profession in Los Angeles in particular or a short interview.

Thank you.

Nope. You're on your own on that one.

[seniorjudge]

Q: I would need to know if a judge commenting over a defendants exemplary good behavior in court would be considered bias or unnaceptable. Or if it's borderline tolerable or if it's fine.

A: Bias against whom? I can't imagine a situation where a judge compliments someone on good manners would be wrong.



Q: I'd also need to know if cases being held in court are writen on electronic billboards or any kind of billboard outside of the courtroom.

A: Some courts will hang docket sheets outside the courtroom; some courts have websites with cases listed.




Q: I'd also like to know if any lawyer would be available to answer a few more overall specific questions about the profession in Los Angeles in particular or a short interview.

A: I have only been to Los Angeles once and I learned my lesson: it is no place for a hillbilly judge!