68701. As used in this chapter, “commission” means the Commission on Judicial Performance provided for in Section 8 of Article VI of the Constitution, “masters” means special masters appointed by the Supreme Court pursuant to rules adopted by the Judicial Council, and “judge” means a judge who is the subject of an investigation or proceeding […]
68701.1. In order to protect the public, enforce rigorous standards of judicial conduct, and maintain public confidence in the integrity and independence of the judicial system, the commission shall take all reasonable steps to determine the existence or extent of alleged judicial misconduct. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 79, Sec. 9. (AB 143) Effective July […]
68701.5. Notwithstanding Section 68701, the Commission on Judicial Performance may investigate the conduct or performance of any retired judge serving on senior judge status pursuant to rules adopted by the Judicial Council. The commission also shall have the power to order a retired judge’s senior judge status terminated for incapacity or any failure to carry […]
68702. The commission may employ such officers, assistants, and other employees as it deems necessary for the performance of the duties and exercise of the powers conferred upon the commission and upon the masters, may arrange for and compensate medical and other experts and reporters, may arrange for attendance of witnesses, including witnesses not subject […]
68703. Each member of the commission and each master shall be allowed their necessary expenses for travel, board, and lodging incurred in the performance of their duties. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 79, Sec. 11. (AB 143) Effective July 16, 2021.)
68704. No act of the commission shall be valid unless concurred in by a majority of its members. The commission shall select one of its members to serve as chairperson. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 79, Sec. 12. (AB 143) Effective July 16, 2021.)
