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Back Ground For decades, California’s congressional and legislative district boundaries were drawn by the state legislature. This often resulted in gerrymandering—districts designed to protect incumbents and favor one political party. […]
Back Ground For decades, California’s congressional and legislative district boundaries were drawn by the state legislature. This often resulted in gerrymandering—districts designed to protect incumbents and favor one political party. By the early 2000s, public frustration had grown because elections in California had become increasingly uncompetitive, with few incumbents losing reelection. Proposition 11 (2008) – The Citizens Redistricting Initiative In 2008, California voters approved Proposition 11, the Voters FIRST Act. <defs><g id="stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-18f9176"> <polygon points="173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4"/> </g></defs> <path d="M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z"></path> This measure took the power to draw State Assembly and State Senate districts away from the Legislature and gave it to a new independent body: the California Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC). <path d="M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z"></path> The Commission was designed to be independent, balanced, and transparent. It consisted of 14 members: (5) Republicans, (5) Democrats & (4) not affiliated with either major party. <path d="M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z"></path> Commissioners are chosen through a screening and lottery process overseen by the State Auditor, to limit partisan influence. <path d="M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z"></path> The rules required broad public input, open hearings, and strict criteria—such as compliance with the Voting Rights Act, respect for city/county boundaries, and keeping “communities of interest” together. Proposition 20 (2010) – Expanding the Commission’s Role Two years later, voters approved Proposition 20, which expanded the Commission’s authority to include U.S. congressional districts. First Use: 2011 Redistricting First Use: 2011 Redistricting <defs><g id="stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-5f218fe"> <polygon points="173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4"/> </g></defs> <path d="M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z"></path> The process involved dozens of public hearings across the state, along with thousands of citizen-submitted maps and comments. <path d="M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z"></path> The final maps were generally praised for being more compact, competitive, and representative of California’s diversity compared to previous gerrymandered maps. <path d="M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z"></path> Some incumbents lost “safe” seats, leading to more competitive elections. Key Principles of the Commission By law, the Commission must follow this priority order when drawing districts: <defs><g id="stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-52733ac"> <polygon points="173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4"/> </g></defs> <path d="M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z"></path> Equal population (one person, one vote). <path d="M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z"></path> Compliance with the federal Voting Rights Act. <path d="M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z"></path> Contiguity of districts. <path d="M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z"></path> Respect for city/county lines and communities of interest. <path d="M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z"></path> Nesting (Assembly districts nested within Senate districts when possible). <path d="M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z"></path> Compactness. <path d="M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z"></path> Political considerations—such as protecting incumbents or parties—are explicitly prohibited. What does 50 do? If Prop 50 passes, it will replace the citizens’ drawn maps with politically driven maps. It does exactly the opposite of what it claims; it actually takes the power away from the citizenry and returns it to politicians, and even though it claims it’s temporary, ask yourself when was the last time a tax was temporary. Michael Wood Vice-Chair
Stanislaus County’s vote centers are opening today. Feb 24, 2024, with 6 Locations and with 25 more to open on March 2, 2024. Please find a complete list of vote […]
Stanislaus County’s vote centers are opening today. Feb 24, 2024, with 6 Locations and with 25 more to open on March 2, 2024. Please find a complete list of vote centers here.
*Alert* StanGOP has been receiving calls from voters stating that they’d received the letter in the photo. This is an official letter and should be taken seriously. StanGOP has communicated […]
*Alert* StanGOP has been receiving calls from voters stating that they’d received the letter in the photo. This is an official letter and should be taken seriously. StanGOP has communicated with the Registrar of Voters Office, but unfortunately, the path forward is to re-register to vote. If you’ve received this letter and need to re-register, we ask that you utilize the link below. For more info on why you received the letter, don’t hesitate to contact the RoV office. #Stanislaus#stangop#gop#cagop#gotv#smh#vote#voteredbe You can re-register to vote here.
We are proud to announce on June 5th the Republican Party of Stanislaus County Endorsed the following Incumbents for re-elect Congressman: Tom McClintock CD5 Congressman: John Duarte CD13 Assemblyman: Heath […]
We are proud to announce on June 5th the Republican Party of Stanislaus County Endorsed the following Incumbents for re-elect Congressman: Tom McClintock CD5 Congressman: John Duarte CD13 Assemblyman: Heath Flora AD9 Assemblyman: Juan Alanis <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="stk-img wp-image-9716" src="https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tom.mcclintock.endorsement.png" width="1080" height="1080" srcset="https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tom.mcclintock.endorsement.png 1080w, https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tom.mcclintock.endorsement-300x300.png 300w, https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tom.mcclintock.endorsement-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tom.mcclintock.endorsement-150x150.png 150w, https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tom.mcclintock.endorsement-768x768.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /> <img decoding="async" class="stk-img wp-image-9718" src="https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/john.duarte.endorsement.png" width="1080" height="1080" srcset="https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/john.duarte.endorsement.png 1080w, https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/john.duarte.endorsement-300x300.png 300w, https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/john.duarte.endorsement-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/john.duarte.endorsement-150x150.png 150w, https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/john.duarte.endorsement-768x768.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /> <img decoding="async" class="stk-img wp-image-9712" src="https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Heath-Flora.endorsement.png" width="1080" height="1080" srcset="https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Heath-Flora.endorsement.png 1080w, https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Heath-Flora.endorsement-300x300.png 300w, https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Heath-Flora.endorsement-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Heath-Flora.endorsement-150x150.png 150w, https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Heath-Flora.endorsement-768x768.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="stk-img wp-image-9714" src="https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/juan.alanis.endorsement.png" width="1080" height="1080" srcset="https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/juan.alanis.endorsement.png 1080w, https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/juan.alanis.endorsement-300x300.png 300w, https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/juan.alanis.endorsement-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/juan.alanis.endorsement-150x150.png 150w, https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/juan.alanis.endorsement-768x768.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="stk-img wp-image-9745" src="https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/3.png" width="1080" height="1080" srcset="https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/3.png 1080w, https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/3-300x300.png 300w, https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/3-150x150.png 150w, https://stangop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/3-768x768.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /> <path fill="currentColor" d="M34.52 239.03L228.87 44.69c9.37-9.37 24.57-9.37 33.94 0l22.67 22.67c9.36 9.36 9.37 24.52.04 33.9L131.49 256l154.02 154.75c9.34 9.38 9.32 24.54-.04 33.9l-22.67 22.67c-9.37 9.37-24.57 9.37-33.94 0L34.52 272.97c-9.37-9.37-9.37-24.57 0-33.94z"></path> <path fill="currentColor" d="M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z"></path> Michael Wood Vice-Chair
AB969 legislation Elections: voting systems.
This Hot off the Presses California legislator wants to make it almost impossible to remove an inadequate or even flawed voting system AB969 will do the following. Existing law authorizes […]
This Hot off the Presses California legislator wants to make it almost impossible to remove an inadequate or even flawed voting system AB969 will do the following. Existing law authorizes the governing board of a local jurisdiction to adopt a voting system for use in an election if the system has been certified or conditionally approved by the Secretary of State. This bill would prohibit a county board of supervisors from terminating an existing voting system contract without a transition plan and a replacement contract in place. You can see the full text here. We would highly recommend calling your representative. In Stanislaus County, you can Contact Juan Alanis. District Office 1010 Tenth Street Suite 5800 Modesto, CA 95354 Phone – 209-521-2201 Fax – 209-521-2209 Heath Flora’s District Office 578 N. Wilma Ave Suite B Ripon, CA 95366 209-599-2112
Jennifer R.S. Detjen Table of Contents Office Jennifer Detjen is running for re-election to the office of Associate Justice, Court of Appeal, Fifth District. Background and Education Jennifer was born […]
Jennifer R.S. Detjen Table of Contents Office Jennifer Detjen is running for re-election to the office of Associate Justice, Court of Appeal, Fifth District. Background and Education Jennifer was born in Lancaster where her father, an aeronautical engineer, was manager of an Allison flight test group at Edwards Air Force Base. She attended public schools, obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Washington, and received her Degree of Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego. Her husband is a native of the Central Valley having been the son and grandson of local farmers. He is retired from public service. Her grown stepchildren are engaged in public service careers. Professional Experience Prior to her judicial career, she prosecuted criminal cases as a Senior Deputy District Attorney for the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office (1985-2000) and as a Deputy District Attorney for the Madera County District Attorney’s Office (1982-1985). In 1993, she was certified as a specialist in criminal law and, in 2004, she was recognized for “outstanding service” by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. Her last six years as a litigator were spent prosecuting homicide cases. Judicial Activities and Associations Justice Detjen was nominated to the position of associate justice of the Court of Appeal by Governor Schwarzenegger and confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments in 2010. She was appointed to the Madera Superior Court bench by Governor Davis in 2000 and served there as a trial court judge for over nine years. While on the trial court bench, she served for two years as presiding judge and was the presiding judge of its appellate bench when she was elevated to the Court of Appeal. Throughout her judicial career, she has sat on numerous working groups, committees, and subcommittees pertaining to the administration of both the Fifth District Court of Appeal and the statewide judicial branch. She has served as a hearing judge on the Labor and Information Dispute Panel, as Special Master on proceedings instituted by the Commission on Judicial Performance, and has filled in, pro tempore, on the California Supreme Court.
Bert Levy Table of Contents Office Bert Levy is running for re-election to the office of Associate Justice, Court of Appeal, Fifth District. Background and Education Justice Bert Levy is […]
Bert Levy Table of Contents Office Bert Levy is running for re-election to the office of Associate Justice, Court of Appeal, Fifth District. Background and Education Justice Bert Levy is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of California at Davis where he received a B.A. degree in Political Science in 1974. He was the recipient of the Glenn V. Winslow Memorial Award as outstanding male graduate from U.C. Davis in 1974. He was also selected as the commencement speaker for the College of Letters and Science. Justice Levy received his law degree in 1977 from the University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law. He is a life member of the Roger Traynor Honor Society, a legal scholarship society, designating academic excellence by being consistently selected for the Dean’s List. Justice Levy was born in Fresno in 1952. He graduated from Fresno High School in 1970 as one of the top 10 academic students in the class and was student body president, 1969-1970. He is married and has two children. Professional and Community Experience In 1977, Justice Levy entered the private practice of law in Fresno and primarily practiced in the family and business law fields. Justice Levy has been involved in many professional and community service activities. He was president of the Fresno County Bar Association in 1988 and president of the Fresno County Young Lawyers Association in 1984. Justice Levy was the initial organizer of the Fresno County Domestic Violence Roundtable and served as its chair from 1990 to 2002. The Domestic Violence Roundtable was created to help prevent domestic violence and to address the many issues relating to victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. He also served on the CJER Domestic Violence Curriculum Advisory Committee. He was one of the original organizers of the YWCA Marjaree Mason Center, a shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence, and was a member of the YWCA Domestic Violence Advisory Board from 1979 to 1983. He was recognized as Public Servant of the Year by the Marjaree Mason Center in recognition of his contributions to the women and children of the Marjaree Mason Center, 2001. Justice Levy is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Fresno City and County Historical Society and the Fresno Arts Museum. He is currently a member of the Rotary Club of Fresno and the California Judges Association. Judicial Activities and Associations On July 7, 1988, Governor George Deukmejian appointed Justice Levy to the Fresno County Municipal Court and Governor Deukmejian elevated him to the Fresno County Superior Court on October 5, 1989. He was the presiding judge of the Family Law Department from 1990 to 1996. On August 5, 1997, Governor Pete Wilson elevated him to the Fifth District Court of Appeal. He has served as a faculty member at the California Judicial College and was chairperson of the 1993 Family Law and Procedure Institute for the California Center for Judicial Education and Research (CJER). He has also served as a member of the California Judicial Council Family and Juvenile Law Standing Advisory Committee, the Family Court Services Advisory Committee, the Appellate Advisory Committee and the Brown v. Board of Education Advisory Committee. He has also served as a member of the Judicial Council Appellate Indigent Defense Oversight Advisory Committee from 1998 to 2015 and as chair of the committee from 2005 to 2015. Awards Justice Levy was the recipient of the Mentor Award from the Fresno County Young Lawyers Association in 1993. The Mentor Award is presented annually and honors an individual who has contributed to the advancement and maturation of young lawyers. Prior to taking the bench, Justice Levy was active in many avenues of community service. He was chair of the KVPT, Channel 18 Public Broadcasting Great TV Auction from 1979 through 1983. He produced the “LAW QUIZ” television program on Channel 18 from its inception in 1980 until 1992. In 1982, the “LAW QUIZ” received the First Place Award of Achievement from the American Bar Association as the outstanding public service project in the nation for a bar association of Fresno’s size. Justice Levy served as president of the Board of Directors of the Friends of Channel 18, 1982-1983.
November 2022 General Election: Judicial Offices
November 2022 General Election: Judicial Offices Table of Contents California State Court of Appeal, Fifth District The Fifth District Court of Appeal is one of six state appellate courts in […]
November 2022 General Election: Judicial Offices Table of Contents California State Court of Appeal, Fifth District The Fifth District Court of Appeal is one of six state appellate courts in California. It was created in 1961 and is composed of nine counties located in central California: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare and Tuolumne. Ten justices sit on the California Fifth District Court of Appeal. Three of them are listed on the November ballot for retention to their positions: Administrative Presiding Justice Brad R. Hill, Associate Justice Bert Levy, and Associate Justice Jennifer Detjen. Justices Seeking Election Brad R. Hill – Administrative Presiding Justice Bert Levy – Associate Justice Jennifer Detjen – Associate Justice The Court The Court of Appeal has the appellate jurisdiction to review most orders or judgments from the state trial courts.* That review is based on the record from the trial or proceeding in the superior court and addresses questions of law, such as whether the superior court judge applied the law correctly in a case. Additionally, petitions for writs, such as habeas corpus (challenging confinement), mandamus (compelling an official duty), certiorari (review of judicial action), and prohibition (restraint of action) are reviewed. Between 2020 and 2021, the Fifth District Court of Appeal issued more than 4,000 rulings. Additional information about the Fifth District Court of Appeal, and its work, can be found at https://www.courts.ca.gov/5dca.htm. The Fifth District Court of Appeal was the first Court of Appeal in the state to livestream its oral arguments, providing all persons with Internet access the ability to observe court proceedings remotely. The Fifth District Court of Appeal led development of and launched a uniform self-help website (California Appellate Courts Self-Help Resource Center || https://selfhelp.appellate.courts.ca.gov), in both English and Spanish, to explain the appellate court process to those coming to court without an attorney. The website informs court users and attorneys and is a resource for all Californians representing themselves at the appellate level. The Fifth District Court of Appeal led in the creation and implementation of the software platform Transcript Assembly Program (TAP) which is used by trial courts throughout California. Court clerks no longer need to compile paper transcripts—which can top tens of thousands of pages—in cases being appealed. The program creates a searchable, indexed PDF with bookmarks and hyperlinks and sends it electronically to the appellate court reviewing the case or to the Supreme Court. This software has cut the time and cost of creating and transmitting appellate records. The Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court, Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, said that both the self-help website and the TAP program have helped to “expand access to justice by reducing the number of appellate cases rejected because of a technicality, such as a missed deadline or incorrect paperwork. ‘This is a tremendous leap forward,’ Cantil-Sakauye said, adding it will help ensure the public has the best chance ‘of having their case actually heard on the merits.’” (https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/innovation-click-or-tap) The Fifth District Court of Appeal did not suspend court operations during the COVID-19 pandemic but, instead, continued serving the public safely and effectively. Besides technological developments allowing pleadings to be filed electronically, the Court’s administrative staff reached out to assist both pro-per litigants and legal counsel to be seen and heard at oral argument. Although the Fifth District Court of Appeal justices are again attending oral arguments in person, the courtroom’s technology has been upgraded to allow parties to choose to appear either in person or electronically. The Fifth District Court of Appeal has been working diligently to digitize all its paper case files, allowing pro-per litigants and legal counsel quicker and easier access to their documents and eliminating the need to travel to the courthouse to view records. * The primary exception is judgments of death; those are automatically appealed directly to the California Supreme Court. The Court of Appeal also does not review decisions that are within the jurisdiction of the appellate division of the superior courts (state trial courts), such as misdemeanor convictions and limited civil cases. The Justices Appellate court justices are nominated by the Governor and must be confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments before taking the oath of office. They face voter confirmation during retention elections which means the voters decide whether the justice should be retained in office for the term provided by law. The Commission consists of three members: the Attorney General, the Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court, and the Presiding Justice of the Appellate Court.
Brad R. Hill Table of Contents Office Brad Hill is running for re-election to the office of Administrative Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Fifth District. Education Legal University of California, […]
Brad R. Hill Table of Contents Office Brad Hill is running for re-election to the office of Administrative Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Fifth District. Education Legal University of California, Hastings College of the Law J. D. Degree, 1983 Moot Court Board of Directors Moot Court National Team Instructor, Moot Court Program Graduate California State University, Fresno Master of Business Administration Degree, 1979 Outstanding Young Men of America Award, 1979 Dean’s Award (Master’s Program, School of Business), 1979 Undergraduate California State University, Fresno Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration, 1977 magna cum laude CSUF Outstanding Senior Award (Alumni Association), 1978 Professional Experience 2006 – present Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District Appointed to the Court of Appeal in 2006 Administrative Presiding Justice (2010-present) 1991 – 2006 Fresno County Superior Court Appointed to the Superior Court in 1998; Appointed to the Municipal Court in 1991; Superior Court Presiding Judge (2003-2004); Assistant Presiding Judge (2000-2002); Executive Committee (1998-2006) 1983 – 1991 McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard, Wayte & Carruth Partner in this law firm specializing in civil litigation Judicial Activities and Associations Judicial Council of California – Appointed by Chief Justice Ronald George and Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye to serve as one of 10 trial court judges (2000-2003) and one of three appellate court justices (2007-2010 & 2018-present) on the California Judicial Council, the governing body for all trial and appellate courts in California. Policy Committee (2000-2003, 2007-2010, 2018-2019); Vice-Chair (2008-2010, 2020-present) Budget Committee (2018-present) Administrative Presiding Justices Advisory Committee (2011-present) Executive and Planning Committee (2007-2008) Judicial Recruitment and Retention Working Group, Chairperson (2009-2013) Facilities Use Working Group, Chairperson (2009-2011) Working Group on Court Security (2004-2011) Kleps Award Program Committee (2006-2007) Day on the Bench Steering Committee, Central California Coordinator (2000-2007) Court-County Working Group (2005-2006) Trial Court Executive Management Budget Working Group (2003-2004) Presiding Judges’ Executive Committee (2003-2004) Bench-Bar Coalition (2002-2008) Litigation Committee (2001-2003); Chairperson (2002-2003) Workflow Assessment Committee (1999-2000) Court Profiles Committee (1997-1999); Chairperson (1999) Council of Chief Judges of the State Courts of Appeal (2011-present) Executive Committee (2015-present); Vice President (2017-2018); President-elect (2018-2019); President (2019-2020) Court Facilities Advisory Committee, Chairperson (2011-present) Appointed by Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye to serve as chair of this committee charged with providing ongoing oversight of the statewide program that maintains, renovates, and builds courthouses. Task Force on Mental Health and Criminal Justice Issues, Chairperson (2007-2011) Appointed by Chief Justice Ronald George to serve as chair of this task force charged with developing strategies and recommending solutions for dealing with mental health issues in the court system. Commission for Impartial Courts Steering Committee (2007-2010) Appointed by Chief Justice Ronald George as a member of the steering committee charged with guiding the four statewide task forces in their work. The Commission was formed to study and recommend ways to ensure judicial impartiality and accountability. In 2009, I was appointed to the Implementation Committee for the Commission. California Facilities Transitional Task Force, Chairperson (2004-2007) Appointed by Chief Justice Ronald George to serve as chair of this task force which developed strategies for the transfer of over 400 court facilities from county to state control, as well as designing long-term plans for the construction of new court facilities. California Judicial Education Program Mentor Judge Program, Central California Coordinator (2000-2005) California Judicial College Faculty (1993; 2004); CJER Civil Trial Faculty (2000) Presiding Judges Orientation Faculty (2003 & 2005) Presiding Judge/Court Executive Officer Education Committee (2004-2007) Satellite Broadcast Committee, Chairperson (2005-2007) Satellite Broadcast Educational Programs (2005-2007) Fresno County Court Facilities Foundation Board of Directors (1997-2007) California Judges Association (1991-present); Board of Directors, (2004-2006); Vice President (2005-2006) Compensation and Benefits Oversight Committee, Chairperson (1997-1998) Hastings College of Law Alumni Board of Governors (1991-2005); Treasurer (1997-1998), Secretary (1998-2002), President-elect (2002-2003), President (2003-2004) Fresno State University Alumni Board of Governors (2006-2008) Central Valley Community Foundation Board of Directors (2006-2015) Vice-Chair (2013-2015) Association of Business Trial Lawyers; San Joaquin Valley Chapter Board of Directors (2004-2013); Vice President (2005-2006), President (2006-2007) Fresno County Law Library Board of Directors (1991-1997); President (1995-1997) Bench, Bar, Media Committee, Fresno County Bar Association, Chairperson (1995) Fresno Philharmonic Board of Directors (1986-1991) California Law Revision Commission (1990-1991) Rotary Club of Fresno (1983-present); Board of Directors (1985-1986) Fresno County Young Lawyers Association Board of Directors (1985-1989); President (1988) Awards Ronald M. George Award for Judicial Excellence, (previously called the Jurist of the Year Award) presented in 2011 by the Judicial Council of California. California Judges Association President’s Award presented in 2006 for “Outstanding Service to the California Judiciary.” Bernard E. Witkin Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Fresno County Bar Association in 2006. Bench-Bar Coalition Award presented by the California State Bar in 2005 “in recognition of Judge Hill’s outstanding contributions to the Judicial Branch in California.” Hastings Law School Alumnus of the Year Award; Fresno Chapter, 2005. Central California Legal Services Award in 2004 “honoring Judge Hill’s commitment to providing access to the courts to the poor and disadvantaged.” Fresno County Young Lawyers “Blaine Pettitt Mentor Award,” 1995.