Judges and Judiciary,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Apr. 27, 2018
Proposal would require disclosure of judges who reach settlements in harassment cases
The Judicial Council’s Rules and Project Committee unanimously approved a proposal Thursday amending procedures to require all state court branches to disclose the names of judicial officers who enter into settlement agreements to resolve sexual harassment and discrimination claims.
The Judicial Council's Rules and Project Committee unanimously approved a proposal Thursday to require all state courts to disclose the names of judicial officers who reach settlement agreements to resolve sexual harassment and discrimination claims.
"The working group recommends this committee to amend rule 10.500 on access to judicial records to clarify that settlement agreements must be disclosed in response to records requests...
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