Public Decisions Database

This database contains decisions on all public judicial disciplinary cases since the inception of the commission in 1960. Cases not involving public charges or public discipline remain confidential under the California Constitution and the commission’s rules.

Pursuant to amendments to the Constitution, which took effect in March 1995, the commission is authorized to impose all disciplinary sanctions, subject to discretionary review by the Supreme Court. Prior to that, the Supreme Court had the authority to censure or remove judges from office upon recommendation by the commission.

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Last Name First Name Inquiry Number Court Level County/Appellate District Method of Resolution Decision By Discipline/Determination Date of Decision Petition For Review
Watson John M. Superior Court Orange Decision Commission Public admonishment 02/21/2006
Watson John M. Superior Court Orange Stipulation Commission Public admonishment 11/06/2008
Wenger Jerrold L. 39 Justice Court El Dorado Decision Supreme Court Removal from office 07/13/1981
Wenzell Lewis A. Municipal Court San Diego Resigned Supreme Court Other decisions 01/13/1982
Westra, Jr. Clarence Superior Court Kern Decision Commission Public admonishment 09/06/2007
Whitney Claude E. 117 Municipal Court Orange Decision Supreme Court Censure 10/03/1996
Widdifield Melissa N. Superior Court Los Angeles Decision Commission Public admonishment 12/14/2010
Williams Michael S. 200 Superior Court Napa Stipulation Commission Censure 07/17/2017
Williams III Alexander H. Superior Court Los Angeles Decision Commission Public admonishment 01/22/1997
Willoughby W. Jackson 154 Superior Court Placer Decision Commission Censure 06/27/2000

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