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
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
Comparet-Cassani Joan Superior Court Los Angeles Decision Commission Public Admonishment 08/16/2011
Connolly Patrick Superior Court Los Angeles Decision Commission Public Admonishment 03/23/2016
Connolly Patrick E. N/A Superior Court Los Angeles Decision Commission Public Admonishment 04/02/2021 N/A
Couwenberg Patrick K. 158 Superior Court Los Angeles Decision Commission Removal from office 08/15/2001 Denied 01/16/2002
Creede, Jr. Frank J. 65 Superior Court Fresno Decision Supreme Court Censure 10/03/1986
Culver Taylor 199 Superior Court Alameda Stipulation Commission Dismissal/reversal 12/20/2016

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