The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold a public hearing on September 26 starting at 11 a.m. to consider the appointment of Judge Martha Gooding as an associate justice of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three (Santa Ana).

Report says use of risk assessment tools, support services, and reminder systems show promise in reducing rearrests and failures to appear

Final opinion follows public comment and provides guidance for judges on ethical considerations when inviting outside speakers and groups to give educational presentations to the court

Rearrest rates dropped for defendants released through pretrial programs