Wisconsin Judicial Accountability Act

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Author: Jerry Person

Started: March 28, 2008, 8:17:03 pm

Target: Wisconsin Legislature

Category: Government & Politics

Supporters:

Goal:

100,000

Goal Progress:

Status

Active

2008 PROPOSED BALLOT INITIATIVES
Contact Person / Organization Liberate Wisconsin First
W 7942 Squires Rd
Ojibwa, Wisconsin 54862
(715) 266-3125

Status Proposed initiative to be on the November 2008 ballot.

Short Ballot Title Initiative Abolishing Wisconsin Judicial Commission, Limiting Judicial Immunity And Creating Commission To Review Complaints Of Judicial Misconduct And Providing Sanctions.

Long Ballot Title An initiative abolishing the Wisconsin Judicial Commission and limiting judicial immunity in most instances, creating a 15 member commission to review complaints of judicial misconduct and granting the commission the power and authority to impose sanctions and setting forth the duties of the commission; establishing criteria for commission membership and selection; establishing criteria for the location of commission offices; establishing compensation of commissioners; authorizing the commission to hire special prosecutors, advisors, investigators and staff; establishing procedures for criminal complaints; establishing statutes of limitations; and repealing SCR Chapter 60 of the Wisconsin Code of Conduct; creating True Accountability For All.

Section 2501. PREABLE AND PURPOSE. We, the People of the State of Wisconsin, find that the doctrine of judicial immunity has been greatly abused; that no effective remedy to redress judicial misconduct exists; that the right for the writ of habeas corpus in many cases is effectively suspended; that the Wisconsin Judicial commission has offered a less then one percent chance of remedy for judicial misconduct to the people of Wisconsin and many have, and continue to suffer from the results of a judiciary which is not held accountable, therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist in fact. We the People of Wisconsin, in whom all political power is inherent; and for whom government is instituted for our equal protection and benefit; and who have the right to alter, reform or abolish the same whenever we deem it necessary; as declared by United States Constitution; we therefore establish by Initiative the Act for our immediate protection and for the benefit of our posterity so as to insure judicial accountability.
Section 2504. DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY. Judicial accountability being nearly nonexistent in the State of Wisconsin, which has subjected many citizens of Wisconsin to be deprived of life, liberty and property, without due process of law; and otherwise deprived of their Rights; therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist. The Act upon certification of its passage and approval by the voters and electors of Wisconsin shall immediately by in full force and effect.
Section 2510. QUALIFICATIONS OF COMMISSIONERS. An WJAC Commissioner shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, and shall have been a citizen of Wisconsin for at least one (1) year, and shall have lived primarily within the exterior boundaries of Wisconsin for at least one year prior to having his or her name drawn by lot. In the interest of justice and to prevent potential conflicts of interest, people not eligible for WJAC service shall extend to and include all current and prior elected or appointed public officials who have held a state office within the last ten (10) years; any past or present member of the Wisconsin State Bar; or current law enforcement personnel.