Judges and Judiciary,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Oct. 19, 2017
Contra Costa County judge accused of misconduct
The Commission on Judicial Performance is accusing Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge Bruce C. Mills of willful misconduct, conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice, and improper action.
The Commission on Judicial Performance accused Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge Bruce C. Mills of misconduct in two cases.
One count stems from a 2016 case in which Mills was assigned to hear contempt of court charges against Joseph Sweeney, a man involved in a family law matter.
After finding Sweeney guilty of five counts of contempt, Mills ordered good time credits be granted in connecti...
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