Who investigates judges misconduct?

The Commission on Judicial Performance
The Commission on Judicial Performance, established in 1960, is the independent state agency responsible for investigating complaints of judicial misconduct and judicial incapacity and for disciplining judges, pursuant to article VI, section 18 of the California Constitution.

How do I request recusal?

A motion to recuse is a legal motion filed in court that says a judge should be disqualified, or removed, from a legal case for a reason listed within CCP 170.1. The motion can be brought by either a prosecutor or a defense attorney. And, a motion to recuse can be filed in either a civil suit or in a criminal trial.

How do you get rid of a bad judge?

Federal judges guilty of bad behavior are supposed to be removed from office by impeachment by the House and trial by the Senate.

How do you get a judge to throw off your case?

Can judges be corrupt?

“There are just 25 judges in the Supreme Court in a country with a population of a billion-plus. And even there, some of them turn out corrupt,” former CJI Venkatachaliah told Anuradha Raman of Outlook in 2011. “The most heinous crime is the CJI incurring criticism, or giving room for doubts that his hands are dirty.”

How does the California Superior Court work?

In trial courts, or superior courts, a judge and sometimes a jury hears witnesses’ testimony and other evidence and decides cases by applying the relevant law to the relevant facts. The California courts serve nearly 34 million people. Listing of all Superior Courts.

What happens in a California court case?

In trial courts, or superior courts, a judge and sometimes a jury hears witnesses’ testimony and other evidence and decides cases by applying the relevant law to the relevant facts. The California courts serve nearly 34 million people.

Where can I find information on California Supreme Court cases?

You may find information on some Supreme Court and appellate cases at https://appellatecases.courtinfo.ca.gov/ Please note that not all cases are available online. For courts that do not post filings online, contact the clerk’s office at the court of jurisdiction.

Does the Judicial Council of California provide legal advice?

Please note that the Judicial Council of California does not provide legal advice or interpret the law.