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 | Bruce Clayton |
| Last Name | Mills |
| Title | Judge |
| Inquiry No. | 201 |
| Court Level | Superior Court |
| County/Appellate District | Contra Costa |
| Discipline/Determination | Censure and Bar |
| Decision By | Commission |
| Date of Decision | 08/28/2018 |
| Method of Resolution | Decision |
| Types of Misconduct | Abuse of contempt/sanctions Ex parte communications On-bench abuse of authority in performance of judicial duties |
| Petition For Review | |
| Summary | Denied good time credits to defendant in contempt proceeding without providing opportunity to be heard. Later granted good time credits for reasons not connected to merits of matter. In separate matter, during jury deliberations, engaged in substantive ex parte discussions with DDA. |
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