Judges and Judiciary,
Government
Mar. 2, 2018
As his tenure ends, Brown’s judicial picks have small impact on bench diversity
Gov. Jerry Brown’s choices have diversified the state judiciary, but the bench does not reflect the state population.
SACRAMENTO -- The California judiciary has become more diverse in terms of race and gender under Gov. Jerry Brown, according to an annual report released by the administration on Thursday.
But the state has a long way to go before the diversity of the bench approaches that of the overall state population.
For instance, 5 percent of the judges and justices in California were Asian American when Bro...
To continue reading, please subscribe.
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$895, but save $100 when you subscribe today… Just $795 for the first year!
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$895, but save $100 when you subscribe today… Just $795 for the first year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In