Judges Don’t Write the Law. They Apply It. | Judge Ken Hodges
What happens when a judge personally disagrees with the law?
Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges explains why his judicial philosophy centers on applying the law fairly and correctly, regardless of personal preference.
“We’re not here to make law. It’s our job to follow the rule of law.”
In this See You In Court clip, Judge Hodges discusses the role of the legislature, judicial restraint, and the responsibility appellate judges have to follow established law even when they may prefer a different outcome.
Hear the full conversation with Judge Hodges, Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate…
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