Temporary Judge Program
*Pursuant to CRC 2.815, there are mandatory education and training requirements for attorneys to serve as temporary judges, and training must be repeated every three years

*Both Bench Conduct, Demeanor, and Decorum and Ethics are required for all Temporary Judges. Additional online courses must be completed for specific bench assignments. With the exception of Bench Conduct, Demeanor, and Decorum, all courses are available online.

Useful Links:

Temporary Judge Program Overview and FAQs

Temporary Judge Court Policy

Finding of Good Cause and Waiver of CRC 2.818(b) Limitations

Temporary Judge Application

Temporary Judge Online Training Courses

California Rules of Court - Rule 2.810

California Rules of Court - Rule 2.811

California Rules of Court - Rule 2.812

California Rules of Court - Rule 2.813

California Rules of Court - Rule 2.814

California Rules of Court - Rule 2.815

California Rules of Court - Rule 2.816

If you have any questions regarding the Temporary Judge Program, please email Sharon Prentiss at sprentiss@sb-court.org.