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Judges and Judiciary

Mar. 3, 2012

Judicial council survey now asks for judges' sexual orientation

Some California judges prefer a "don't ask, don't tell policy" when it comes to revealing their sexual orientation, a recent survey indicates.


By Laura Ernde


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SAN FRANCISCO - Some California judges prefer a "don't ask, don't tell policy" when it comes to revealing their sexual orientation, a recent survey indicates.


In response to a new state law, judges were asked for the first time to identify whether they are heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.


Forty percent chose not to answer the voluntary question although ...

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