Judges and Judiciary
Jun. 18, 2018
County courts are defying Judicial Council rule on judicial officer settlements, critics say
A Judicial Council rule intended to require the revelation of the names of judges when settlements are reached is not being followed, attorneys said.
SAN FRANCISCO — Last month, the Judicial Council passed an amendment requiring the disclosure of settlement agreements involving judges accused of sexual harassment and other misconduct. California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauyehad personally called for the change.
But county courts have been inconsistent in applying the rule, which is supposed to apply to any settlement agreement dating back to Jan. 1, 2010. One county court re...
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