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
Chapin Sidney P. Superior Court Kern Decision Commission Public admonishment 01/22/1997
Chargin Gerald S. 9 Superior Court Santa Clara Decision Supreme Court Censure 06/10/1970
Chavez Antonio E. 15 Municipal Court Los Angeles Decision Supreme Court Censure 08/02/1973
Chirlin Judith C. Superior Court Los Angeles Decision Commission Public admonishment 08/28/1995
Clark Bruce A. Municipal Court Ventura Decision Commission Public reproval 10/13/1989
Clarke, Jr. Edmund W. 197 Superior Court Los Angeles Decision Commission Public admonishment 09/29/2016 Denied 03/15/17
Coates Robert C. Superior Court San Diego Decision Commission Public admonishment 04/12/2000
Coates Robert C. Superior Court San Diego Decision Commission Public admonishment 12/02/2009
Cochran Robert F. Superior Court Del Norte Decision Commission Public Admonishment 02/19/2025 N/A
Cole Emily N/A Superior Court Los Angeles Stipulation Commission Severe Public Censure 05/28/2024

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