California · Government Code

GOV §69917: A subordinate judicial officer may not engage in the private practice of law except to the extent permitted by Judicial Council rules.

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A subordinate judicial officer may not engage in the private practice of law except to the extent permitted by Judicial Council rules. As used in this section, “subordinate judicial officer” means an officer appointed by the court to perform subordinate judicial duties as authorized by Section 22 of Article VI of the California Constitution.

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