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
Sullivan William H. 163 Superior Court Riverside Stipulation Commission Censure and bar 05/17/2002
Swift Bert L. 134 Municipal Court San Bernardino Decision Commission Dismissal/reversal 02/11/1997
Symons Ariadne J. N/A Superior Court Santa Cruz Stipulation Commission Censure 05/20/2019
Tamietti Robert L. Superior Court Nevada Stipulation Commission Public Admonishment 10/14/2020
Tisher Francisca P. Superior Court Napa Decision Commission Public admonishment 04/08/2004
Trammell III George W. 146 Superior Court Los Angeles Decision Commission Censure and bar 01/05/1999
Trice John A. 196 Superior Court San Luis Obispo Stipulation Commission Censure 02/04/2016
Van Voorhis Bruce Municipal Court Contra Costa Decision Commission Public reproval 09/08/1992
Van Voorhis Bruce 165 Superior Court Contra Costa Decision Commission Removal from office 02/27/2003 Denied 09/10/2003
Vassie Kenneth E. Municipal Court Los Angeles Decision Commission Public reproval 02/28/1995

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