Why do parties not have peremptory strikes like in Superior Court?
I know that peremptory strikes in Superior Court can have real tactical value to litigants. For instance, a judge with a reputation for lenient sentencing could be preferable to a defendant than one with a reputation for harsh sentencing. However, since agencies can reject or modify the decision of the Administrative Law Judge, the tactical value of a peremptory strike is greatly reduced and is now attempted only as a motion to continue by other means. What do you do when you receive a complaint about a judge? I will not act until all other parties have had an opportunity to likewise comment. I limit my review to the audio record of the hearing and will not revisit procedural rulings or substitute my judgment for that of the judge. If parties disagree with a judge’s decision, the party may request a rehearing or appeal to Superior Court. My focus is on any complaint that parties were not treated with respect or given a full, fair opportunity to present their evidence. I have found that
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