California · Government Code

GOV §75062: A judge who applies for disability retirement and against whom there is pending a criminal charge of the commission of, or who has been convicted of, a felony under California or federal law (allegedl

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A judge applying for disability retirement who faces a pending felony charge or felony conviction must meet heightened procedural requirements: presumed not disabled, must prove disability by clear and convincing evidence, and must provide physician statements.

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A judge who applies for disability retirement and against whom there is pending a criminal charge of the commission of, or who has been convicted of, a felony under California or federal law (allegedly committed or committed while holding judicial office), prior to the approval of the application: (a) Shall be presumed not to be disabled and this presumption is a presumption affecting the burden of proof. (b) Shall, in a disability retirement proceeding before the commission, be subject to the standard of proof of clear and convincing evidence sufficient to sustain a claim to a reasonable certainty. (c) Shall support the application with written statements described in subdivision (c) of Section 75060 from each of at least two physicians or two psychiatrists.

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