contexts: Judicial discretion is the power of the judiciary to make some legal decisions according to their discretion . Under the doctrine of the separation of powers , the ability of judges to exercise discretion is an aspect of judicial independence . Where appropriate , judicial discretion allows a judge to decide a legal case or matter within a range of possible decisions .
name: Judicial discretion
answers.input_text: short
answers.span_text: judges
questions.input_text: who has the power (judicial) to make decisions in courts of law