What does a motion to recuse a judge mean?

A “motion to recuse a judge” is a court motion to have a judge taken off a case because of a conflict of interest. Also known as a “motion for a change of judges,” or “judicial qualification,” there are a number of reasons why a party may want to have a judge removed from a case.

How can I get a judge to recuse me?

While you may get a resistant judge to recuse by filing a valid complaint with the Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline just prior to your hearing for recusal, the complaint and the recusal must be for valid reasons other than personal dislike for a judge. Judge shopping is strongly frowned upon.

Can a motion to disqualify a judge be made?

Motions to recuse or disqualify judges and other adjudicators have been made for all sorts of reasons.   Most commonly such motions are predicated upon a claim that the judge is biased in favor of one party, or against another, or that a reasonable objective observer would think he might be.

Where can I find a motion to a judge?

Often, states publish their rules on the Internet. You can also visit your nearest law library. It should be either at the courthouse or at a nearby law school. Tell the librarian the motion you are bringing and what law you are researching. Check any sample motion to see what law is cited.

A “motion to recuse a judge” is a court motion to have a judge taken off a case because of a conflict of interest. Also known as a “motion for a change of judges,” or “judicial qualification,” there are a number of reasons why a party may want to have a judge removed from a case.

Can a judge fail to recuse himself or herself?

However, judges may fail to recuse themselves because they do not think there is a conflict or they want to remain on the case because of their personal interest. When a judge in Colorado does not recuse himself or herself, it is up to the plaintiff or defendant to file a motion for judicial disqualification.

Can a judge in Oregon be recuse for cause?

In Oregon, there is a statute that “allows” you to recuse two judges “for cause”, and you can use this. I think other states are similar. You make a written Motion, and you spell out in a paragraph or two the corrupt things the judge has done, name names, events, etc.

Can a movant file a motion to disqualify a judge?

A motion to disqualify a judge must establish a fear on the part of the movant that he or she will not receive a fair and impartial hearing. See, Quince v. State, 592 So. 2d 669, 670 (Fla. 1992).