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 Kelly A.
Last Name MacEachern
Title Judge
Inquiry No. 184
Court Level Superior Court
County/Appellate District Orange
Discipline/Determination Removal from office
Decision By Commission
Date of Decision 06/26/2008
Method of Resolution Decision
Types of Misconduct Miscellaneous off-bench conduct
Petition For Review Denied 12/10/2008
Summary Judge MacEachern deliberately made false and misleading representations about her registration and attendance at a judicial education program in order to obtain payment to which she was not entitled. She lacked candor in response to the commission's investigation and was deceitful in testimony under oath before the masters.
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