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 | Daviann L. |
| Last Name | Mitchell |
| Title | Judge |
| Inquiry No. | |
| Court Level | Superior Court |
| County/Appellate District | Los Angeles |
| Discipline/Determination | Public Admonishment |
| Decision By | Commission |
| Date of Decision | 02/11/2025 |
| Method of Resolution | Decision |
| Types of Misconduct | Off-bench abuse of office/misuse of court information |
| Petition For Review | N/A |
| Summary | Judge Mitchell entered the chambers of other judges without permission, after court hours, and for the improper purpose of obtaining information to which she was not entitled. Judge Mitchell’s conduct was a serious breach of the expected trust shared among judicial colleagues and entirely at odds with the behavior expected of judges. In addition, in a criminal case, Judge Mitchell made improper remarks to the defendant while discussing a potential plea agreement. Judge Mitchell’s misconduct was aggravated by prior discipline. |
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