The State of California Division of Water & Audits in San Francisco, CA is a government agency established in 1960, responsible for investigating complaints of judicial misconduct and incapacity, and disciplining judges in accordance with the California Constitution. Their mandate is to protect the public, enforce high standards of judicial conduct, and maintain public confidence in the integrity and independence of the judicial system.
With jurisdiction over all judges of California's superior courts, as well as the justices of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, the agency also oversees court commissioners and referees. In addition to their disciplinary function, they handle judges' applications for disability retirement, ensuring a fair and appropriate mechanism to preserve the integrity of the judicial process.
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