Judges and Judiciary,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Oct. 2, 2020
Unconscious bias training is now mandatory for judicial officers
On Sept. 25, the Judicial Council of California approved an amendment to California Rule of Court 10.469 to make education on unconscious bias, as well as on the prevention of discrimination and harassment, mandatory for judicial officers.
Patrick M. Kelly
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ADR Services Inc.
Patrick is a mediator at ADR Services Inc. and is a member of the Judicial Council. Previously, he was the managing partner for the Western Region of Wilson Elser and president of the California Bar (2012-2013).
On Sept. 25, the Judicial Council of California approved an amendment to California Rule of Court 10.469 to make education on unconscious bias, as well as on the prevention of discrimination and harassment, mandatory for judicial officers. The rule is effective Jan. 1, 2021. The amended rule does not increase the 30 hours of education that judicial officers are required to receive every three years; it adds these two sets of topics to the content-based requirements. T...
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