California AB2262 amends the Code of Civil Procedure to establish rules for judicial disqualification.

California AB2262 amends Section 170.3 of the Code of Civil Procedure to set rules for judicial disqualification. A judge must disqualify themselves if they have a personal bias or served as an attorney in the case. No waiver is allowed if the judge was a material witness. The disqualified judge must notify the presiding judge and cease participation unless the parties waive the disqualification. If the disqualified judge is the only judge or the presiding judge, another judge must be selected to decide the disqualification question.

California AB2262 amends the Code of Civil Procedure to establish rules for judicial disqualification.

California AB2262 amends Section 170.3 of the Code of Civil Procedure to set rules for judicial disqualification. A judge must disqualify themselves if they have a personal bias or served as an attorney in the case. No waiver is allowed if the judge was a material witness. The disqualified judge must notify the presiding judge and cease participation unless the parties waive the disqualification. If the disqualified judge is the only judge or the presiding judge, another judge must be selected to decide the disqualification question.