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CWLA Blog: The Observer
CWLA Blog: The Observer
Welcome to The Observer, where our Court Watch team drops important poli-ed, including synthesis of our Court Watcher observations. To find out what our blog is all about, visit our first post, pinned below. If you’re looking for the full archive of news and articles, visit this page. Governor Newsom Appoints Four New Judges to the Los Angeles ... Read more
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BLOG: CSULB Urban and Social Policy Analysis - CourtWatch LA
BLOG: CSULB Urban and Social Policy Analysis - CourtWatch LA
Thank you to the California State University, Long Beach Soc 353: Urban and Social Policy Analysis student team who took the Court Watch throughout Long Beach and Southeast Los Angeles in Fall 2024. Appreciation to Samantha Carrillo, Gabrielle Kaufman, Hailey Kim, Karimi Ochoa, Leslie Rangel, Erik Rodriguez, Porter Reynolds, Riley Stephens, and Moon Velazquez. Moon ... Read more
REPORT - Presumed Guilty: The Pretrial Incarceration Crisis in LA County
REPORT - Presumed Guilty: The Pretrial Incarceration Crisis in LA County
California’s $0 bail order mandates that judges must consider a defendant’s ability to pay before setting bail, aiming to prevent pretrial incarceration based on financial status… THAT’S NOT WHAT WE’VE SEEN. During the month of October 2023, UCLA Law students partnered with La Defensa to develop this report based on court watcher feedback around two courthouses ... Read more
Presumed Guilty: Key Findings
Presumed Guilty: Key Findings
Check out key findings from our report, "Presumed Guilty: The Pretrial Incarceration Crisis in LA County."
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L.A. County judge accused of prying into offices, papers and computers of fellow judges
L.A. County judge accused of prying into offices, papers and computers of fellow judges
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge was admonished after entering other judges' chambers and going through their papers and computers, according to a state commission.
JUDGE DAVIANN MITCHELL: DECISION & ADMONISHMENT
JUDGE DAVIANN MITCHELL: DECISION & ADMONISHMENT
Cash bail is supposed to be affordable. A new study of LA courtrooms says it's not.
Cash bail is supposed to be affordable. A new study of LA courtrooms says it's not.
In California, cash bail must be affordable – that’s according to a state supreme court ruling three years ago. But a report released today from the
Public Defenders Look to Grow Their Presence on the Bench in Los Angeles - Bolts
Public Defenders Look to Grow Their Presence on the Bench in Los Angeles - Bolts
Hoping to reform county courts, three public defenders are running for judge this fall. They want to build on the success of one candidate in 2022 and another in March.
LA County judge sanctioned for texting prosecutor during murder trial
LA County judge sanctioned for texting prosecutor during murder trial
The Daily Journal has more journalists covering the California legal profession than any other publication. Comprehensive coverage of litigation, arbitration, and mediation results from California state and federal trial courts for attorneys and legal professionals.
Courtroom watchdog program holds Los Angeles judges accountable
Courtroom watchdog program holds Los Angeles judges accountable
In Los Angeles County, one of the country’s largest judicial and carceral systems, CourtWatch LA provides important oversight on the criminalization of income and race in court.
Why does California elect local judges?
Why does California elect local judges?
Of all the races on the California election ballot, the least information is often available on local judges. Why are they elected?
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