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 Daniel J.
Last Name Healy
Title Judge
Inquiry No.
Court Level Superior Court
County/Appellate District Solano
Discipline/Determination Public admonishment
Decision By Commission
Date of Decision 11/05/2014
Method of Resolution Decision
Types of Misconduct Bias/appearance of bias not directed toward a particular class
Demeanor/decorum
Petition For Review
Summary In multiple family proceedings, judge made denigrating and undignified remarks to litigants, most of whom were not represented by counsel. In one case, the judge attempted to influence another judge’s handling of a bench warrant, which created the appearance of embroilment.
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[ PUBLIC ADMONISHMENT ]