Well over two months ago, on August 10, 2016, the California Legislature approved a first-ever audit of the California Commission on Judicial Performance (“CJP”), the state’s only judicial discipline agency. Our organization co-led that legislative campaign with Court Reform, LLC and a handful of others. The audit enjoyed widespread bipartisan support from the Legislature, court reform advocates, … [Read more...]
Proposed Changes to Rules of Commission on Judicial Performance
Proposed Changes to Rules of Commission on Judicial Performance - Submission by Court Reform LLC and Center for Judicial Excellence - September 30, 2016 - California Commission on Judicial Performance, Victoria B. Henley … [Read more...]
CJE’s Official Statement About Joseph Sweeney’s Potential Incarceration
The Center for Judicial Excellence (CJE) was surprised to hear that just two days after an historic audit of the California Commission on Judicial Performance (CJP) was approved by state legislators, Joe Sweeney, the author of the Court Reform LLC report on the CJP, which was widely circulated and reported on as a pivotal factor in securing the audit, is facing a harsh jail sentence in Contra … [Read more...]
ACES 2015 Legislative Report Card
CJE's affiliate Advocates for Child Empowerment and Safety (ACES) just released the inaugural ACES 2015 Legislative Report Card. This report card describes several child-safety measures considered by the California Legislature during the 2015 legislative session, and it grades legislators on their leadership and votes to keep California children safe. Our 2015 champions are Senators Jim … [Read more...]
March 28, 2016 Oversight Hearing On Judicial Accountability
We had a strong turnout at the important oversight hearing about the California Commission on Judicial Performance (CJP) on Monday, March 28, 2016. We filled the room with advocates for judicial accountability and had the chance to tell state legislators that CA desperately needs meaningful judicial oversight. View the Hearing Agenda Here. 3/15/16 Memo Re: … [Read more...]