Mar. 30, 2026
Judicial watchdog signals tougher stance as retirements no longer shield judges
The Commission on Judicial Performance disciplined 13 judges in 2025 and pursued more cases against retired or departing jurists.
California's judicial watchdog agency had a busy 2025, according to its annual report released Friday. The latest data also carried an ominous message for judges facing discipline: A well-timed retirement will no longer get them off the hook.
The Commission on Judicial Performance publicly disciplined 13 judges last year, including three censures and 10 who were admonished. This compares with 17 total instances of public discipline in the three years between 2022 and 2024. The...
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