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 SearchFirst Name | Eugene R. |
Last Name | Bishop |
Title | Judge |
Inquiry No. | 161 |
Court Level | Superior Court |
County/Appellate District | Riverside |
Discipline/Determination | Other discipline |
Decision By | Commission |
Date of Decision | 02/04/2002 |
Method of Resolution | Stipulation |
Types of Misconduct | Failure to ensure rights |
Petition For Review | |
Summary | In four separate matters, while presiding in juvenile dependence court, Judge Bishop violated the rights of minors, parents and custodial grandparents by depriving them of notice and an opportunity to be heard before the judge ordered a change in custody, the removal of children from the home, or the termination of parental rights. The judge retired from judicial office and agreed not to seek judicial office or sit on assignment. The judge also agreed that this private admonishment could be made public. |
Documents | [ NOTICE ] [ ANSWER ] [ PRIVATE ADMONISHMENT ] |