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 | Charles S. |
| Last Name | Stevens |
| Title | Judge |
| Inquiry No. | 47 |
| Court Level | Superior Court |
| County/Appellate District | Santa Barbara |
| Discipline/Determination | Censure |
| Decision By | Supreme Court |
| Date of Decision | 05/20/1982 |
| Method of Resolution | Decision |
| Types of Misconduct | Bias/appearance of bias toward a particular class |
| Petition For Review | |
| Summary | Judge Stevens repeatedly and persistently used racial and ethnic epithets and made racially stereotypical remarks to counsel and court personnel, predominantly during in-chambers conferences, including using the terms “kikes,” “jungle bunny,” “chink,” “spic,” “jig,” “dark boy,” “bean,” and “coon.” The judge also referred to women with Hispanic surnames who had appeared before him as “cute little Tamales.” During a proceeding, he commented, “Let’s get on with this Amos and Andy show.” At the beginning of the criminal calendar, he announced, “Bring in the criminals.” |
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