Pergury
What right does a judge have to refer a civil (divorce) case participant to the state's attorney's office after having signed an agreed order that was presented to the court by both parties which negated the civil contempt allegations for which the judge now believes there is reason to refer one party to the state's attorney for criminal prosecution on pergury charges?
Asked on 4/29/04, 8:46 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Pergury
A judge, relying on the inherent powers of his or her office, may refer any matter which he or she deems appropriate to the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for review by that office
and a determination of what further action should be taken(or not taken) under the facts and law(s) applicable to that particular case.
Answered on 5/03/04, 7:50 pm
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