Legal Prejudice Analysis Framework
A comprehensive system for analyzing potential judicial bias and conflicts of interest based on federal statutes 28 U.S.C. ยงยง 455 and 144.
๐ฏ Quantitative Assessment
Objective scoring system for bias risk evaluation
โก 48-Hour Triage
Rapid assessment protocols for urgent cases
๐ง Web-Based Tools
Interactive calculators and assessment interfaces
๐ API Integration
Seamless integration with case management systems
API Status
Available Endpoints:
-
GET /api/health
- Health check endpoint -
POST /api/assess
- Bias assessment analysis -
POST /api/calculate
- Risk score calculation
Quick Start Guide
1. Basic Usage
// Check API health
fetch('https://api.legal-prejudice-analysis.org/health')
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => console.log(data));
// Perform bias assessment
const assessmentData = {
judge: "Judge Smith",
case_type: "civil",
parties: ["Party A", "Party B"],
factors: {
financial_interest: false,
prior_relationship: true,
public_statements: false
}
};
fetch('https://api.legal-prejudice-analysis.org/assess', {
method: 'POST',
headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
body: JSON.stringify(assessmentData)
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(result => console.log(result));
2. 48-Hour Triage Protocol
- Initial Screening: Submit case details through assessment endpoint
- Automated Analysis: System evaluates risk factors within minutes
- Risk Classification: Cases categorized as Low, Moderate, or High risk
- Action Recommendations: Specific guidance based on 28 U.S.C. requirements
Legal Foundation
Federal Statutes
28 U.S.C. ยง 455 - Disqualification of justice, judge, or magistrate judge
This framework implements the requirements of 28 U.S.C. ยง 455, which mandates judicial disqualification in specific circumstances where impartiality might reasonably be questioned.
28 U.S.C. ยง 144 - Bias or prejudice of judge
Provides additional grounds for disqualification based on personal bias or prejudice concerning a party or their counsel.
Supreme Court Precedents
- Liljeberg v. Health Services Acquisition Corp. (1988) - Objective standard for appearance of impropriety
- Caperton v. A.T. Massey Coal Co. (2009) - Financial contributions and due process
- Aetna Life Insurance Co. v. Lavoie (1986) - Direct financial interest disqualification
Framework Overview
Assessment Components
๐๏ธ Judicial Factors
- Financial interests
- Previous relationships
- Public statements
- Family connections
โ๏ธ Case Factors
- Case type and complexity
- Party relationships
- Attorney connections
- Media attention level
๐ Risk Scoring
- Quantitative risk matrix
- Weighted factor analysis
- Confidence intervals
- Action thresholds
Implementation Guide
System Requirements
- Web server with PHP 8.0+ or Java 11+
- Modern web browser with JavaScript enabled
- HTTPS support for production deployment
- Database system for case storage (optional)
Installation Steps
- Download the framework package
- Configure your web server
- Set up SSL certificates
- Initialize the API endpoints
- Test the assessment tools
Configuration Options
{
"assessment": {
"scoring_method": "weighted",
"confidence_threshold": 0.8,
"auto_triage": true
},
"security": {
"require_https": true,
"cors_enabled": true,
"rate_limiting": "100/hour"
}
}
API Documentation
For complete API documentation, visit api.legal-prejudice-analysis.org
POST /api/assess
Performs comprehensive bias assessment analysis
Request Body:
{
"judge": "string",
"case_id": "string",
"case_type": "civil|criminal|administrative",
"parties": ["string"],
"factors": {
"financial_interest": boolean,
"prior_relationship": boolean,
"public_statements": boolean,
"family_connections": boolean,
"media_attention": "low|moderate|high"
}
}
Response:
{
"status": "success",
"assessment": {
"risk_level": "low|moderate|high",
"confidence": 0.85,
"recommendation": "string",
"factors_triggered": ["string"],
"legal_basis": ["28 USC 455(a)", "28 USC 455(b)(1)"]
},
"triage_time": "2025-09-24T13:46:31Z"
}
POST /api/calculate
Calculates risk scores using quantitative metrics
Request Body:
{
"factors": {
"financial_weight": 0.4,
"relationship_weight": 0.3,
"public_statement_weight": 0.2,
"other_weight": 0.1
},
"case_complexity": "simple|moderate|complex"
}
User Manuals
For Legal Professionals
For Developers
Sample Forms and Templates
๐ Assessment Worksheet
Structured form for documenting potential conflicts
๐ Recusal Motion Template
Legal template for filing recusal motions