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.
Case Profile
New Search| First Name | Julian W. |
| Last Name | Bailey |
| Title | Judge |
| Inquiry No. | |
| Court Level | Superior Court |
| County/Appellate District | Orange |
| Discipline/Determination | Public Admonishment |
| Decision By | Commission |
| Date of Decision | 02/13/2025 |
| Method of Resolution | Decision |
| Types of Misconduct | Bias/appearance of bias toward a particular class Bias/appearance of bias not directed toward a particular class Demeanor/decorum Failure to cooperate/lack of candor with regulatory authorities Failure to ensure rights Miscellaneous off-bench conduct On-bench abuse of authority in performance of judicial duties |
| Petition For Review | N/A |
| Summary | In 2014, and again in 2022 and 2023, Judge Bailey engaged in a pattern of discourteous, undignified, and impatient behavior with female and/or inexperienced attorneys, in 10 separate matters. In some of the matters, Judge Bailey conveyed the appearance of embroilment and bias on the basis of gender, race, national origin, or ethnicity. Judge Bailey also met with an attorney, who had witnessed some of Judge Bailey’s misconduct, in an improper attempt to influence the attorney’s recollection of events. |
| Documents | [ DECISION ] |