The review judge positions may be filled in either city. State Bar Court judges hear attorney discipline cases, have the same immunity as judges of courts of record and are subject to the same regulation as provided for courts of record judges. Applicants will be screened by a seven-member committee appointed by the Supreme Court. Hearing judges will be appointed by the governor, the Speaker of the Assembly and the Senate Committee on Rules. The Supreme Court will name the review judges.
Terms range from two to four years.
The deadline for applications is Aug. 11. Deadlines were adjusted by the State Bar Board of Governors following the California Supreme Court's ruling last year in the Warden case. The booklet covers young people's rights and responsibilities and the legal aspects of a large number of topics, including alcohol, drugs, police and school. Ballots mailed for bar board, CYLA elections Ballots were mailed last month for elections for the State Bar Board of Governors and the board of the California Young Lawyers Association. Attorneys whose place of business is in one of the five bar districts with an open seat are eligible to vote.