The ABA Standards for Criminal Justice have outlined the judge's role and responsibilities in criminal matters. Please write a paragraph briefly outlining the five responsibilities for judges.
What will be an ideal response?
The judge's responsibilities include:
a. safeguarding the defendant's rights;
b. preserving the interests of the public;
c. avoiding both the reality and appearance of any conflict of interest or bias;
d. respecting the role of both prosecution and defense;
e. preserving constitutional standards when reviewing search and arrest warrant applications and important proceedings.
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