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Judges and Judiciary

Dec. 21, 2001

Contra Costa Judge in Trouble Again

SAN FRANCISCO - Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge Bruce Van Voorhis, who was publicly reproved in 1992 for being rude to court staff and attorneys, was charged again Wednesday by the state's judicial watchdog agency with continued harsh treatment of court personnel, being impatient with jurors and making a capricious ruling.

By Donna Domino
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        SAN FRANCISCO - Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge Bruce Van Voorhis, who was publicly reproved in 1992 for being rude to court staff and attorneys, was charged again Wednesday by the state's judicial watchdog agency with continued harsh treatment of court personnel, being impatient with jurors and...

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