reading so much about Congress, determined *another* answer was the way. My solution takes a little longer but is effective as the attorneys are helpful.
Until recently, the public - and some reporters were completely unaware a family court judge represents the most intrusive form of government in our country. (Name another form of government ordering a parent when and where they can parent? What other form of government will tell a person when they can take a vacation, and with whom? Smoke? Bad news custody wise.)

And, as media continues to ignore the busiest court in the nation; the spoils, (children) go to the victor. The attorneys, therapists, and supervised visitation specialists.

And, although family court is the busiest court in the nation; the public a reporters alike have no idea the Constitution is left at the door; and perjury is Never prosecuted. (it’s better for business that way.)

Much litigation. Never mind the fake attorneys and therapists operating in the Family Court arena, Known to judges, who mostly don’t care.

(no attorney would believe this part - so I was happy it’s documented)
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/news/columns/article_682538.php

The good news; and yes there is some - is that everyone now has an option previously unavailable. It builds to election day. Attorneys and individuals can make a report on judges, which bypasses the usually worthless state commissions on judicial misconduct.

Reports are verified at http://www.USAjudges.com (so others needn’t repeat the pattern) and are available to the media or anyone else so that come election day, voters can make an Informed choice.

Separately, it should come as no surprise that judges really don’t much like Open Courts. Regrettably in the example below of a client of mine, the reporter (Boomgard) failed his duty by answering Judge Cooper in the below transcript, instead of telling him he was not part of the proceeding or revealing how he got there. So much for the watchdog press.

(Page 10 Line 5)

http://www.directdemocracy.com/images/stories/april%2013%2C%202007%20hearing.pdf

and Page 13 Line 3)

Judge Cooper’s take on the press, wasn’t taken well. Judge Cooper added,

“But I do say up front that this tactic on your part speaks highly of manipulation.”

The reality? Judge Cooper was angry his little plan to go along with the AG’s maneuver, was exposed. However, once Judge Cooper realized he was being watched, he acted judiciously.

Last summer, on behalf of http://www.USAjudges.com, I was invited by the American College of Trial Lawyers to speak at a judicial conference comprised of 5 states. I addressed the role of Judicial Commissions; and first previewed the below, “Web 2.0 - “The Machine is Us” (better with your speakers on) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gmP4nk0EOE

then announced to the group, nicely - times up! It’s a new dynamic because the old way of dealing with judicial misconduct simply not viable. Following my thirty minute presentation I participated in a panel discussion with two other judges, identifying systemic problems with the courts. Was quick to mention it wasn’t all bad news; and included solutions for jurists under fire. An appellate judge also on the panel agreed with me. Out loud. He likewise agreed the judiciary currently does not relate well to the public, and backed my suggestions to better effect a more positive change.

During my talk I was particularly critical of media. Sadly, in family court a lack of coverage means media misses covering the options USAjudges.com presents to the people. Opposite many anonymous sites, reports made at USAjudges.com - reference case numbers, opposing counsel, outside experts. Texas attorneys were first to recognize the impact these reports could make during an election year; and indeed, http://www.USAjudges.com already helped one judge on the bench eight years and running for reelection, return to private practice, instead.

Interestingly, because reports made at USAjudges.com are verified, we unearth many instances of the press doesn’t have time to explore.

In the case of Nebraska criminal court Judge Kristine Cecava, who refused to send an admitted child molester to prison because he was, short; (upheld on appeal)

http://www.journalstar.com/articles/2006/05/25/local/doc4474ed34cdca3829136003.txt

I mentioned USAjudges.com went a step beyond traditional media, which likewise did not report Judge Cecava was no maverick judge. It was discovered Judge Cecava served as past president of the Nebraska Judges Association and, making her sentence stranger still; on the ‘Task Force’ to Protect Children – http://www2.csc.edu/eyh/speaker/speaker2000.asp

Or, I asked conference attendees;

“Protect children from whom? Her?”

But the good news is victims of judicial abuse now have a way to bring their own accountability. Perhaps this explains the lack of coverage, as the legal judicial lobby is significant and opposed to USAjudges.com.

But for a mere $45.00 attorneys and individuals are the solution. For $150.00 anyone can buy a report on a judge which involves a separate investigation.

Reports are made on a good judge too. Surprisingly, we also have those. Either way, come election time the reports are made available to the press and watchdog groups; and then voters can decide whether to keep them in office or not. No longer are people chained to attorney backed, or police backed lobbyists.