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Judges and Judiciary

Sep. 29, 2009

Judicial Vetting Commission Catches Heat For Rating Process

For the second time in two months, a judicial confirmation hearing turned into a skewering of the State Bar's judge-vetting organization.

By Laura Ernde
Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO - For the second time in two months, a judicial confirmation hearing turned into a skewering of the State Bar's judge-vetting organization.

Chief Justice Ronald M. George sharply criticized the Judicial Nominees Evaluation commission on Thursday for giving less-than-stellar ratings to two Court of Appeal candidates who had little or no judicial experience.

On Friday, State Bar Presiden...

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