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 Robert H.
Last Name Oliver
Title Judge
Inquiry No.
Court Level Municipal Court
County/Appellate District Fresno
Discipline/Determination Public admonishment
Decision By Commission
Date of Decision 06/16/1998
Method of Resolution Decision
Types of Misconduct Decisional delay/false salary affidavits
Petition For Review
Summary Judge Oliver delayed in deciding criminal cases taken under submission. In one case, the judge's delay resulted in dismissal of the charges against the defendant. The judge also executed salary affidavits while cases were under submission more than 90 days.
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[ PUBLIC ADMONISHMENT ]