How does judicial stress affect assignment and rotation?
Judicial stress is the professional stress many judges experience as a result of their tremendous and hectic responsibilities. It can result from a variety of factors, including an abrupt transition from being an attorney to a judge, isolation, and a lack of control over their ever-mounting caseloads. The frustration of the administrative problems of a court, combined with the emotional consequences that come from the nature of the position, can leave judges feeling that they are unable to help those that come before them and, as a result, are failing the judiciary as a whole. Judicial isolation cannot be eliminated; it is inherent with the position and the notion of judicial independence. However, the manner in which judges are assigned, and the factors that are taken into consideration for their rotation, can help diminish stress. If the nature of the assignment, the length of time away from family, and the comfort level of the judge within the assigned court are taken into considera
