How do Americans make Judges accountable for their Decisions? Such as wrongful incarceration?

Is the Judge guilty of a Tort if he sends the wrong man to prison?

Since a judge isn’t the one who decides guilt, even if there was a possible tort for this, he wouldn’t be the one responsible.

In general, all actions a judge takes in his/her official capacity are protected by immunity, both criminal and civil.

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One Response to “How do Americans make Judges accountable for their Decisions? Such as wrongful incarceration?”

James on April 25th, 2010 at 6:41 pm

Since a judge isn’t the one who decides guilt, even if there was a possible tort for this, he wouldn’t be the one responsible.

In general, all actions a judge takes in his/her official capacity are protected by immunity, both criminal and civil.
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