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Government

Nov. 2, 2012

Judges' personal finances posted online

California's Fair Political Practices Commission has posted state judges' finances online to increase transparency, but some judges worry the act puts their privacy at risk.


By Paul Jones


Daily Journal Staff Writer


As of Wednesday, the public can now check out California judges' financial interests online. The controversial development is a win for advocates of greater transparency, but some judges say there are lingering concerns about how some could abuse easy access to such information. Under state law, judges must annually disclose their financial interests to ensure they're not prejudiced in cases due to confli...

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