SUPERIOR COURT RACES
For the November 4, 2008 California Elections
Basic Information on the California Court System
Overview of Superior Courts; Appeals Courts; Supreme Court
Methods of California Judicial Selection; FAQs about Judges/Courts
"Puzzle Pieces" of Information
FOR SUPERIOR COURT CANDIDATES
More information will be added as it is received.
Robyn’s ORANGE COUNTY Recommendation
Kermit Marsh for Superior Court
Outstanding Candidate!
Craig Huey’s JudgeVoterGuide.com
Here is the questionnaire for Judge Candidates used by Craig
Craig Huey has posted recommendations for These Counties:
Alameda County Superior Court, Fresno County Superior Court,
Kern County Superior Court, Monterey County Superior Court,
San Francisco County Superior Court, San Joaquin County Superior Court,
Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Santa Clara County Superior Court.
The CA Superior Court Races are Run-Offs from the June Primary, 2008.
Here is Information & Recommendations for the JUNE, 2008 PRIMARY from
The California Republican Lawyer's Association's Endorsements/Comments by County
Additional Ways of Finding Out About Judges
- You might want to check with lawyers and those within the court system who you know hold similar values and philosophy to your own. They may be able to give you advice.
- If you have an opportunity to interview candidates running for judge, you might want to incorporate some of the questions used in Craig Huey’s Judge Candidate Questionnaire
- Check Robyn’s County Pages (Some have information on Judge Races)
- CA Republican Assembly may have some judge recommendations.
- You can check with trusted conservative and knowledgeable legislators and activists in your county.
- IF you have trusted contacts at your local Republican headquarters, check there. (This may be of limited help, depending upon the county.)
- Check their websites; do a google search for their names and various issues
BASIC INFORMATION on the California Court System
Student Resource Center
Superior Court of California / Orange County
California Court Overview-FLOW CHART
California Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Superior Courts
California Court History / Structure
Criminal Court
Civil Cases
Juvenile Court
A Visitor's Guide to the California Superior Courts"
2 Page Basic Info Sheet
Role; Jurisdiction; Judges; Civil Cases; Criminal Cases; Steps in a Civil Case/Criminal Case
Fact Sheet – California Judicial Branch
Basics on California Supreme Court, Appeals Courts, and Superior Courts
The California Republican Lawyer's Association's Judges Voter Guide (June 2008)
Also Contains Background Information on Judges
Salary, Tenure
Methods of Judicial Selection
Number of Judgeships Statewide
Number of Districts/Circuits
Geographic Basis for Selection
Method of Selection (full term)
Length of Term
Method of Retention
Length of Subsequent Terms
Method of Filling Interim Vacancies
When Interim Judges Stand for Election/Appointment
Qualifications
Judicial Positions
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