PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY IN PROGRESS

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Follow the questions Father On The Move is preparing, the public authorities responsible for responding, and the next steps required to move each issue forward.

Current Accountability Questions

Six active areas are being prepared for documented outreach and follow-up.

LAST UPDATED: AUGUST 2026

Judicial Selection

QUESTION DEVELOPMENT

System question
What written or operational rubric is used to assess temperament, impartiality, competence, judgment, and equal protection?


RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY

Judicial Nominating Commission, Governor’s Legal Office, and Governor’s Council

DATE ASKED

Not yet sent

RESPONSE OR COMMITMENT

None yet

NEXT ACTION

Verify existing standards and prepare a numbered inquiry.

Review date: To be scheduled

Judicial Confirmation

RESEARCH UNDERWAY

System question
What information may the Governor’s Council review, and what questions are routinely asked of Probate and Family Court nominees?


RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY

Governor’s Council

DATE ASKED

Not yet sent

RESPONSE OR COMMITMENT

None yet

NEXT ACTION

Review public hearing materials and confirmation practices.

Review date: To be scheduled

Judicial Conduct

RESEARCH UNDERWAY

System question
What aggregate complaint categories and screening or investigation trends can be reported without compromising confidentiality?


RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY

Commission on Judicial Conduct

DATE ASKED

Not yet sent

RESPONSE OR COMMITMENT

None yet

NEXT ACTION

Review annual reports and available public disciplinary information.

Review date: To be scheduled

Family Court Data

RESEARCH UNDERWAY

System question
What statewide data are available on case duration, representation, parenting-time orders, and modifications?


RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY

Trial Court administration and public data offices

DATE ASKED

Not yet sent

RESPONSE OR COMMITMENT

None yet

NEXT ACTION

Build a source inventory and data-request map.

Review date: To be scheduled

Child Support and Economic Impact

QUESTION DEVELOPMENT

System question
How do guidelines, enforcement, arrears, and parenting arrangements interact with family stability?


RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY

DOR Child Support Services, Legislature, and researchers

DATE ASKED

Not yet sent

RESPONSE OR COMMITMENT

None yet

NEXT ACTION

Define measurable indicators and identify existing reports.

Review date: To be scheduled

Access to Justice

QUESTION DEVELOPMENT

System question
Can self-represented parents understand procedures and participate meaningfully?


RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY

Trial Court access-to-justice functions, court service centers, and legal aid

DATE ASKED

Not yet sent

RESPONSE OR COMMITMENT

None yet

NEXT ACTION

Map available resources and recurring procedural concerns.

Review date: To be scheduled

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