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Only candidates for the superior courts compete in primary elections.
- If a superior court judge runs unopposed for re-election, his or her name does not appear on the ballot and he or she is automatically re-elected following the general election. [1] [2]
- Write-in candidates may file to run against an incumbent within 10 days after the filing deadline passes if they are able to secure enough signatures (between 100 and 600, depending on the number of registered voters in the county). In that case, the incumbent would appear on the general election ballot along with an option to vote for a write-in candidate. [2]
- In contested races, the candidate who receives a majority of all the votes in the primary wins the election. If no candidate receives a majority of the votes in the primary, the top two compete in the November general election. [3]
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- Superior court candidates who advance from the primary election compete in the general election.
- Superior court incumbents facing competition from write-in candidates appear on the ballot. [2] [3]
- ↑ Los Angeles Times , "Safeguarding California's judicial election process," August 21, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 California Elections Code, "Section 8203," accessed April 22, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 California Elections Code, "Section 8140-8150," accessed April 22, 2014
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Northern Court 1050 Mission Road, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Southern Court 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063
Juvenile Court 222 Paul Scannell Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402
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(6-Year Term, Next Election: March 2024, Elected by all voters in San Mateo County)
- Judge Donald Ayoob 650.261.5127 T
- Judge Jeffrey B. Jackson 650.261.5110 T
- Judge Leland Davis 650.261.5101 T
- Judge Robert D. Foiles 650.261.5121 T
- Judge John L. Grandsaert (retired March 3, 2023)
- Judge Lisa A. Novak 650.261.5113 T
- Judge V. Raymond Swope 650.261.5123 T
- Judge Susan I. Etezadi 650.261.5118 T
- Judge Elizabeth K. Lee 650.261.5117 T
- Judge Nicole S. Healy 650.261.5128 T
- Judge Renee C. Reyna 650.261.5116 T
(6-Year Term, Next Election: June 2026, Elected by all voters in San Mateo County)
- Judge Nancy L. Fineman 650.261.5104 T
- Judge Don R. Franchi 650.261.5115 T
- Judge Stephanie Garratt 650.261.5109 T
- Judge Susan L. Greenberg 650.261.5103 T
- Judge Elizabeth M. Hill 650.261.5112 T
- Judge Jonathan E. Karesh 650.261.5120 T
- Judge Susan M. Jakubowski 650.261.5107 T
- Judge Amarra A. Lee 650.261.5119 T
- Judge Nina Shapirshteyn 650.261.5111 T
(6-Year Term, Next Election: June 2028, Elected by all voters in San Mateo County)
- Judge Sean P. Dabel 650.261.5126 T
- Judge Sharon Cho 650.261.5125 T
- Judge Marie S. Weiner 650.261.5102 T
- Judge Jeffrey Finigan 650.261.5124 T
- Judge Rachel Holt 650.261.5114 T
- Judge Michael K. Wendler 650.261.5108 T
- Judge Kevin E. Dunleavy 650.261.5106 T
- Judge Chinhayi C. Cadet 650.261.5105 T
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Please be advised that Contra Costa Superior Court, Probate Division is currently experiencing an eFiling service disruption processing transactions.
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If anyone has an existing transaction that needs immediate attention, please print the confirmation page, including the court’s transaction number, and submit in paper, over the counter. The court will file the documents as of the original submission date.
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Pursuant to Section (and subsections) 1203 of the California State Penal Code, the Probation Department (Probation) provides adult presentence investigation services to the Superior Court in cases following a conviction(s) of an offense(s), when ordered. A Judge may refer a case to Probation for preparation of a report, which can assist the Judge in determining an appropriate sentence. The presentence report, also known as the probation report, typically includes biographical data, criminal record information, and some legal stipulations, such as plea negotiations, sentencing ranges and a summary of the present offense. The presentence report also includes other collateral information, such as victim impact statements, restitution determination, and character reference letters submitted on behalf of the defendant. When applicable, doctor's evaluations and other mandated assessments are attached to the report as prescribed by law.
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Who is doing the investigation on my case.
A Deputy Probation Officer (DPO) will be assigned to your case and will contact you by mail and/or telephone. It is highly recommended that you report to Probation after your court appearance to ensure we have your current contact information. You may also call our reception desk at (650) 363-4244 for further assistance.
Is there a form or application to be filled out?
Yes, there is an application for probation which is provided when a presentence report is ordered. It is required that this form be fully completed prior to the probation interview. After your court appearance, it is highly recommended that you obtain this application to complete prior to your interview with the DPO. The form is available at the probation offices in Redwood City, and South San Francisco.
Is it necessary to fill out the entire application?
Yes, please fill out the entire application.
What do I need to bring in for my presentence investigation interview?
Please bring the following items to your presentence interview:
- Completed probation application
- Proof of residence
- Proof of employment/verification of income or financial support
- Medical/mental health documentation you would like the DPO to consider
- Valid driver's license or state identification card (a picture ID is preferred)
- Character reference letters you would like the DPO to consider (optional)
If you have questions about a court case, contact the San Mateo County Courts. If you want to know which Deputy Probation Officer is assigned to your case, call (650) 363-4244.
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Breaking news, endorsements | trump wins south carolina, easily beating haley in her home state and closing in on gop nomination, endorsements | editorial: elect boyarsky for santa clara county superior court judge, the governor usually fills judicial openings, but the replacement of vincent chiarello will be decided by voters.
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It’s not often that voters get to pick a new jurist for one of Santa Clara County’s 77 Superior Court judgeships .
Usually, California judges, who must stand for election every six years, time their retirements midterm to allow the governor to appoint their successors. That allows the successor to later run for election to a full term with the advantage of incumbency and, consequently, the likelihood of no challenger.
But periodically a judge doesn’t play by the unwritten rules. This election cycle, one of them, Judge Vincent Chiarello, opted to wait out the clock, to delay his retirement long enough so that the choice of his replacement has been left to the voters, not the governor.
Three qualified candidates are campaigning in the March 5 election to replace Chiarello. One of them stands out above the rest. That’s Jay Boyarsky, who brings 30 years of experience in the District Attorney’s Office — the first 17 as a line prosecutor and supervising deputy district attorney, the last 13 as the person who manages the daily operations for an office of 655 employees, including 190 prosecutors.
Boyarsky is District Attorney Jeff Rosen’s top assistant. He’s the person who makes the office run. A graduate of UC Berkeley School of Law, he understands the law, the court system and how to manage caseloads. He’s supported not only by prosecutors, but also by judges, police chiefs, police unions, a broad spectrum of elected officials and even criminal defense attorneys.
That last support, he says, is because he’s not a “true believer” who thinks police never make mistakes. As he considers whether cases should be prosecuted, he brings an open mind — the same sort of open mind that a judge must have on the bench.
Boyarsky faces two opponents, one from inside his office and one from outside.
Johnene Stebbins, a UC Davis law school graduate, has served in the same office as Boyarsky since 1998. And she has racked up a list of supporters that also includes judges, police unions and some elected officials.
Nicole Ford, also a UC Davis law school graduate, is in private practice. For the past 8 1/2 years, she has been a solo practitioner, specializing in family law and appearing most of the time in Santa Clara County Superior Court.
Evaluating candidates for Superior Court judge can be challenging for voters. The candidates are restricted by judicial ethics rules from engaging in political or campaign activity that could compromise their independence and impartiality on the bench.
So don’t look for broad pronouncements from any of the candidates. Rather, look at their records. They each bring solid experience. But none more so than Boyarsky.
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