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
Wilson Christopher G. Superior Court Humboldt Decision Commission Public admonishment 01/22/2016
Woodward Cory Superior Court Kern Stipulation Commission Censure 09/02/2014
Youngblood Bobby D. 53 Municipal Court Orange Decision Supreme Court Censure 05/05/1983
Zellerbach Paul E. Superior Court Riverside Decision Commission Public admonishment 08/15/2006
Zellerbach Paul E. Superior Court Riverside Decision Commission Public Admonishment 11/03/2011

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