Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

who decision is it to disquality a judge, do they have the final say.


Asked on 5/06/12, 12:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

Anyone can move to "disqualify" a judge if they are not qualified. However, I think you are referring to recusal of a judge. The presiding judge is the one that makes that decision and it must based on judicial rules. If a judge refuses to recuse himself, then that issue could be appealed.

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Answered on 5/06/12, 12:40 pm


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