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Jul. 16, 2024

Judge Timothy S. Healy admonished over disparaging remarks, bias

In one instance, Healy told people in court that one of them "reeks" of marijuana and needed a shower; court staff "later determined that the source of the odor was a skunk in the court parking lot."

Judge Timothy S. Healy

The Commission on Judicial Performance has publicly admonished Calaveras County Superior Court Judge Timothy S. Healy for conduct including disparaging remarks and bias. Tuesday's announcement continues an active summer for the agency, which has disciplined six judges since the beginning of May.

"In numerous matters, Judge Healy engaged in inappropriate demeanor by making discourteous and disparaging comments to attorneys, litigants, members of the public in his courtroo...

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