AB2262 modifies the process for disqualifying judges in California courts, including timelines and procedures for recusal.
AB2262 amends Section 170.3 of the California Code of Civil Procedure to revise the process for disqualifying judges. It outlines procedures for judges to file consents or answers regarding their recusal, including timelines and consequences for failing to respond. The bill specifies that certain grounds for disqualification, such as personal bias or prior involvement in the case, cannot be waived. It also details the process for selecting a replacement judge if the original judge is disqualified, emphasizing the need for expeditious action.
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