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The retired California Superior Court judge becomes the 28th recipient of the V. Robert Payant Award for Teaching Excellence, which is given annually. The award is named in honor of Judge Payant, wh...

And the winner of the 2017 Payant Award is … Judge Peggy Fulton Hora

The retired California Superior Court judge becomes the 28th recipient of the V. Robert Payant Award for Teaching Excellence, which is given annually. The award is named in honor of Judge Payant, wh...

Bail Bonds
Bail Bonds

I have a friend who was a judge elsewhere and he had a case where a woman was severely, physically abused by her boyfriend. He pleaded not guilty and the judge set a very high bond that he was unable to po...

Reflections from the Bench: We all face this balancing act … and live with the consequences

I have a friend who was a judge elsewhere and he had a case where a woman was severely, physically abused by her boyfriend. He pleaded not guilty and the judge set a very high bond that he was unable to po...

Election Money
Election Money

It’s nearly as polarizing as asking basketball fans who’s better: Michel Jordan or LeBron James?;  asking the table which toppings to order on the pizza; or asking science fiction fans to choose bet...

The age-old question: Should judges be appointed or elected? Here’s what you said

It’s nearly as polarizing as asking basketball fans who’s better: Michel Jordan or LeBron James?;  asking the table which toppings to order on the pizza; or asking science fiction fans to choose bet...

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