Amicus Curiae is a special program developed by the Commission on Judicial Conduct to address judicial impairments.

• A. Amicus Curiae is a public outreach program for juror education.
• B. Amicus Curiae is a special program developed by the Commission on Judicial Conduct to address judicial impairments.
• C. Amicus Curiae is a training program for clerks on record-keeping.
• D. Amicus Curiae is a committee that handles budgetary matters for the court.

Answer: (B)

Amicus curiae means “friend of the court.” It describes a person or organization that is not a party to a case but is allowed to provide information or arguments to help the court decide. These amici file briefs or offer input on issues that may affect others beyond the immediate parties, such as broader public interests, specialized expertise, or potential constitutional or policy implications. This role is about informing the court, not about running programs, training, or managing budgets. The Commission on Judicial Conduct focuses on judges’ ethics and conduct, not on amicus participation. Therefore, describing amicus curiae as a program or committee of the judiciary doesn’t fit what the term represents.