Friday, August 27, 2021

CJA hearing Aug. 30

VIA VIDEOCONFERENCEThe Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold virtual public hearings on Aug. 30 beginning at 10 a.m. to consider the following nominations by Governor Gavin Newsom:

  • Justice Alison M. Tucher, as Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division 3 (San Francisco)
  • Justice Teri L. Jackson, as Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division 5 (San Francisco)
  • Judge Cynthia C. Lie, as Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District (San Jose)
  • Judge Charles E. Wilson II, as Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District (San Jose)


The Commission members are:

  • Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye (Chair)
  • Attorney General Rob Bonta
  • Presiding Justice J. Anthony Kline (for First Appellate District appointees) or
  • Presiding Justice Mary J. Greenwood (for Sixth Appellate District appointees)

The hearings will be webcast live on the California Courts Newsroom.

Testimony and Comment

Persons who wish to testify or comment on the appointment must submit their information for receipt by the commission no later than 5 p.m. on August 23. Anyone wishing to testify before the commission must state that request in writing and include a summary of the facts on which any testimony or opinion will be based. Submissions accepted via email to coja@jud.ca.gov

For the latest Covid-order from the 7th Circuit, see here, which includes the requirement that those appearing for in-person oral argument in October must be vaccinated.