Legal Question in Family Law in California

Can a family court judge interview a witness outside of court. Recently my family court judge contacted my supervisor (who is also a witness for my case) and interviewed him regarding matters he was going to testify to in an upcoming evidentiary hearing. Is this allowed?


Asked on 1/07/14, 7:07 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

That is not normal. A judge may interview a witness who appears in court, while the parties have had an opportunity to be present, but a judge investigating a case outside of court may constitute personal embroilment and violate the parties' rights.

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Answered on 1/07/14, 12:01 pm


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