Kansas Supreme Court Forms Pretrial Advisory Committee

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan has formed a committee to draft rules regulating the appointment of judges, with a submission deadline set for December 15, 2024. Mr. Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail will chair the committee, which includes legal experts and officials to ensure comprehensive evaluation processes for judge appointments. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court of India has initiated a suo motu case addressing the impact of stay orders by appellate courts on criminal trials, following a recent judgment that aims to streamline such orders. In Kansas, the Supreme Court has established a 15-member advisory committee to implement reforms in pretrial supervision and detention, addressing concerns about the disproportionate impact on low-income defendants. This committee will work on recommendations made by the Ad Hoc Pretrial Justice Task Force, which highlighted that a significant number of local jail inmates are unconvicted due to inability to post bail. These initiatives in different jurisdictions reflect ongoing efforts to balance judicial efficiency, defendants' rights, and public safety.