The procedures in this rule for processing complaints against subordinate judicial officers do not:
(Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2016; previously amended effective January 1, 2007.)
Unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply to this rule:
(Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2016.)
(Subd (c) amended effective January 1, 2016; previously amended effective July 1, 2002 and January 1, 2007.)
The presiding judge must ensure that the court processes each complaint promptly. To the extent reasonably possible, the court must complete action on each complaint within 90 days after the complaint is submitted.
(Subd (f) amended effective January 1, 2016; previously amended effective January 1, 2007.)
(Subd (g) amended effective January 1, 2016; previously amended effective January 1, 2007.)
(Subd (h) amended effective January 1, 2016; previously amended effective January 1, 2007.)
(Subd (j) relettered and amended effective January 1, 2016; adopted as subd (k); previously amended effective January 1, 2007 and July 1, 2010.).)
If you are dissatisfied with the court's action on your complaint, you have the right to request the Commission on Judicial Performance to review this matter under its discretionary jurisdiction to oversee the discipline of subordinate judicial officers. No further action will be taken on your complaint unless the commission receives your written request within 30 days after the date this notice was mailed. The commission's address is:
Commission on Judicial Performance
455 Golden Gate Avenue, Suite 14400
San Francisco, California 94102-3660
(Subd (k) relettered and amended effective January 1, 2016; adopted as subd (l); previously amended effective April 29, 1999 and January 1, 2007.)
Cal. R. Ct. 10.703