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 Jaime R.
Last Name Roman
Title Judge
Inquiry No. N/A
Court Level Superior Court
County/Appellate District Sacramento
Discipline/Determination Public admonishment
Decision By Commission
Date of Decision 05/16/2016
Method of Resolution Decision
Types of Misconduct Abuse of contempt/sanctions
Bias/appearance of bias not directed toward a particular class
On-bench abuse of authority in performance of judicial duties
Petition For Review
Summary The public admonishment concerns Judge Román’s abuse of his authority and violation of due process rights of individuals appearing before him on four separate occasions.
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[ PUBLIC ADMONISHMENT ]