Judges and Judiciary,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Feb. 4, 2022
Judicial Council covers $2M for defense of judges facing discipline
The program dates back to a 1999 effort to make sure judges across the state had the same access to legal defense if accused of misconduct.
The Judicial Council of California insures judges for up to $2 million in annual legal fees to defend themselves in discipline cases brought by the Commission on Judicial Performance, according to policy documents obtained by the Daily Journal. The cost of the Commission on Judicial Performance Defense Policy has risen by about $500,000 over the past five years, though the coverage levels have remained the same.
The program dates back to a ...
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