What are some examples of the application of inherent powers to court governance?
Among the court-governance powers that have been invoked are:Power to punish for contempt—enabling courts to perform their functions without interference, to control courtroom misbehavior, and to enforce orders and compel obedience Power to make rules—subject to varying degrees of legislative authority Power to govern and regulate the bar and practice of law, including Unification or integration of the bar Regulation of the admission, practice, discipline, and disbarment of attorneys Imposition of sanctions for misconduct of attorneys and parties or abusive litigative practices Appointment and compensation of counsel to represent indigents Power to manage and regulate the court system, including The conduct of the judiciary (discipline of judges) Control over management functions of the judicial system Adoption of a code of judicial ethics Top
