The commission that’s supposed to hold California judges accountable now will be subject to a dose of accountability itself.
In a unanimous vote this week, a joint committee of the California Legislature authorized an audit of the Commission on Judicial Performance, the only entity that can discipline or remove a state judge.
“The audit is not just about whether or not the CJP is being a good steward of public funds, it’s about their minimal transparency and making important information available, which has a direct impact on the public’s confidence in the courts,” said Joe Sweeney, CEO of Court Reform, a San Francisco Bay Area-based advocacy firm that focuses on improving transparency in the judicial process. [Read Full Article]