Editorial: L.A. Times’ judicial endorsements explained
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Editorial: L.A. Times’ judicial endorsements explained

LA Times  

The majority of decisions most Los Angeles County voters are asked to make on their March 5 ballots deal with Superior Court judges. To help voters make smart choices with little information, The Times editorial board answers some commonly asked questions about judicial elections and how we decide which candidates to endorse. California Lawsuit challenging L.A. County’s new limits on cash bail suffers major setback An Orange County Superior Court judge struck a major blow against a lawsuit challenging L.A. County’s new bail policy, which police and some city leaders have contended could lead to an increase in crime. But judicial candidates don’t even know whether they might be assigned to hear criminal cases as opposed to, say, adoptions or conservatorships.

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Endorsement: One L.A. County Superior Court judge deserves reelection. Another doesn’t
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Endorsement: One L.A. County Superior Court judge deserves reelection. Another doesn’t

LA Times  

Californians want their trial judges to be both independent and accountable. Judicial independence is so essential to a legitimate court system that The Times rarely recommends the ouster of judges, even if — in fact, especially if — they have handed down controversial rulings. Two Los Angeles County Superior Court judges have been challenged in the March 5 election. 12: …

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