Vol. 37, Number 5 —May 2005

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

U.S. Marshals Service Resources Faulted by Federal Judiciary
— "The U.S. Marshals Service’s judicial security program is chronically understaffed and under-funded, a federal judge told Congress last month..."

Increased Security Funded for Judges
— "Congress has agreed to support increased security for federal judges..."

FBA Asks for Proactive Approach to Judicial Security

Drug Bill Would Make Sentencing Guidelines Mandatory
— "A House bill now being considered in Congress to amend the Controlled Substances Act would, in effect, convert some advisory sentencing guidelines into mandatory minimum sentences..."

Attorney General Supports Federal Judges
— "Federal judges should be able to make decisions free from undue in?uence, but should not expect to be immune from scrutiny and criticism, Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales told a group of chief district court judges meeting in Washington last month..."

Award Honors Construction Excellence in Seattle
—"The General Services Administration Design Awards Program, held every two years, honors 'the best of the best' of the federal projects designed and constructed by GSA..."

Change Comes with Bankruptcy Reform

Bankruptcy Judgeships Created to Reduce Burdens

FY 2004 Costs of Incarceration and Supervision

Head of Office of Legislative Affairs Retires

Local Swearing-In Ceremony Brings Community to Court

ABA’s Grey Finds Rewards In Issues

Judicial Milestones

Judicial Boxscore