Pros And Cons Of Specialized Courts

1. The new generation of specialized forums proliferated in an era of generous funding for criminal justice and a robust economy. The usual higher costs associated with specialized courts may prove fatal in an economic downturn.

2. Specialized courts are susceptible to encroachment by special interest groups who tend to make it, "their," court.

3. Judicial specialty problem-solving assignments can result in judicial stress and burnout, as well as, fewer opportunities for career advancement.

4. Specialized forums become dependent on a particular judge, creating problems of succession when judicial assignments rotate.