Judge Wars, Episode V - The CJ Strikes Back
Or perhaps allusion to Part VI, with the fan favored original title "The Revenge of the CJ" would be more appropriate? (OK - so I'm a sci-fi geek.)
Anyway --Judge Kathy Hardcastle filed her response to Judge Elizabeth Halverson’s Petition for Writ of Quo Warranto.
The Response first moves to strike fact statements in the petition unsupported by admissible evidence.
The Response next sets forth a factual statement, supported by sworn affidavits, including allegations of extremely inappropriate treatment of staff and court patrons by Judge Halverson, and the steps undertaken by the Chief Judge in response to the complaints about the conduct. The response also provides details that led to the order banning Judge Halverson from the Regional Justice Center.
In the Legal Argument section of the Response, the CJ challenges Judge Halverson’s authority to seek a writ of quo warranto. The authority given to a chief judge by statute and rule is recited. Security concerns are then discussed.
Exhibits to the Response may be accessed here (part I), here (part II), and here (part III).
Heady stuff, without question. Ligth sabers probably won't be needed.
