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Judges and Judiciary,
California Supreme Court

Dec. 10, 2021

Chief justice expects wave of retirements, no decision on her own

“I hope it’s not true but I’m told there’s going to be a wave of retirements in 2022, whether it’s at the 3rd or other courts or trial courts,” Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye said.

Chief justice expects wave of retirements, no decision on her own
California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye (Daily Journal photo)

California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye expects "a wave of retirements" among judges next year and said she hasn't decided whether she will run in her retention election.

She made the comments Thursday during her annual meeting with legal reporters in response to a question about rumored retirements among justices on the 3rd District Court of Appeal.

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