What are the requirements to become a court-appointed temporary judge?
Requirements for court appointment of an attorney to serve as a temporary judge: (a) Experience required for appointment and service| The presiding judge may not appoint an attorney to serve as a temporary judge unless the attorney has been admitted to practice as a member of the State Bar of California for at least 10 years before the appointment. However, for good cause, the presiding judge may permit an attorney who has been admitted to practice for at least 5 years to serve as a temporary judge. (b) Conditions for appointment by the court The presiding judge may appoint an attorney to serve as a temporary judge only if the attorney: (1) Is a member in good standing of the State Bar and has no disciplinary action pending; (2) Has not pled guilty or no contest to a felony, or has not been convicted of a felony that has not been reversed; (3) Has satisfied the education and training requirements in (c); (4) Has satisfied all other general conditions that the court may establish for ap
