Mar. 3, 2026
Ethics committee issues guidance on judges' mentorship conflicts
California panel advises judges to assess bias, friendship and timing when former mentees appear in court.
A California judicial ethics committee has issued formal guidance on when judges must consider disqualification or disclosure if a former mentee in the California Judicial Mentor Program appears before them.
The California Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions advises trial and appellate judges who previously served as mentors to first determine whether disqualification is required, including when the mentorship created bias or a close personal friendship. In situati...
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