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Litigation

Oct. 26, 2016

Judicial watchdog goes to court to challenge Legislature-ordered audit

The Commission on Judicial Performance has gone to court to challenge the scope of an audit ordered by the state Legislature.

By Malcolm Maclachlan
Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO — The Commission on Judicial Performance has gone to court to challenge the scope of an audit ordered by the state Legislature.

Attorney James M. Wagstaffe filed a complaint on behalf of the CJP against State Auditor Elaine M. Howle in San Francisco late last week. Commission on Judicial Performance v. Howle, CPF515308 (S.F. Super. Ct., filed Oct. 20, 2016)....

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