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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First Name Taylor
Last Name Culver
Title Commissioner
Inquiry No. 199
Court Level Superior Court
County/Appellate District Alameda
Discipline/Determination Dismissal/reversal
Decision By Commission
Date of Decision 12/20/2016
Method of Resolution Stipulation
Types of Misconduct
Petition For Review
Summary Multiple allegations against SJO presiding in traffic court were alleged and resolved with a stipulation that included the SJO's resignation and agreement never to serve in a judicial capacity.
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[ NOTICE ] [ ANSWER ] [ DISMISSAL ]