Kansas Motion for Recusal of Judge - Removal

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A Judge should disqualify himself or herself in a proceeding where he or she:


" Has a personal bias or prejudice concerning a party;

" Has personal knowledge of disputed evidentiary facts;

" Served as a lawyer in the matter in controversy;

" Practiced law with a lawyer who, during the time of this association, handled the case in question;

" Has been a material witness in the case, or has practiced law with a lawyer who is a material witness;

" Has a financial or other interest in the subject or parties to the proceeding, or a member of his or her immediate family has such an interest;

" Is a party to or a lawyer in the proceeding, or is related to one who is so involved in the proceeding;

" Knows of a relative who has an interest that could be substantially affected by the outcome of the proceeding; or

" Is likely to be a material witness, or is related to one who is likely to be a material witness in proceeding.

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The Due Process clauses of the United States Constitution require judges to recuse themselves from cases in two situations: Where the judge has a financial interest in the case's outcome. Where there is otherwise a strong possibility that the judge's decision will be biased.

Second, a judge who refuses recusal when necessary may be further reprimanded or disciplined. Although disciplinary measures vary by jurisdiction, one such measure includes the judge losing their job.

"Recusal" means the process by which a person is disqualified, or disqualifies himself or herself, from a matter because of a conflict of interest.

Ing to Black's Law Dictionary, "recusal" is the process "by which a judge is disqualified on objection of either party (or disqualifies himself or herself) from hearing a lawsuit because of self-interest, bias or prejudice".

Whether the interest had, or would have, any effect on the judge is irrelevant; in effect, there is a presumption of bias and the judge must recuse themself so that justice is not only done, but also seen to be done.

In Colorado criminal cases, the defense or the prosecution can make a motion to recuse a judge. This is a motion to remove the judge from the case, and have the judge replaced by another judge, because of the existing judge's actual or perceived impartiality or conflict of interest.

How to Recuse: Name. Position & agency. Describe the nature of your conflict. Indicate that you are recusing from participation. Sign the memo or form under penalty of perjury.

A party shall have twenty-one (21) days to respond to a motion to dismiss or for summary judgment. The party may, within fourteen (14) days after the service of such response in opposition upon him, file an original with the clerk and serve upon all other parties a copy of a written reply memorandum.

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Kansas Motion for Recusal of Judge - Removal