California Judge's Use Of "Rocks for Brains," "Obnoxious" & Other Remarks Towards Attorneys Yields Public Scolding By State Judicial Watchdog

In San Bernardino, California, The Associated Press reports:

• A retired San Bernardino County judge has been publicly scolded by California’s judicial watchdog for rude, demeaning comments to attorneys. In one case, Superior Court Judge Paul Bryant Jr. suggested a prosecutor had “rocks for brains” for agreeing to a settlement. He called another lawyer “obnoxious” in front of his client.

• The Commission on Judicial Performance admonishment Monday said Bryant failed to be “patient, dignified and courteous toward individuals he dealt with.” Bryant says only that it’s been a pleasure to serve the courts.

• Bryant was a judge at the Rancho Cucamonga courthouse for 18 years before retiring. Now, he often serves as a retired judge on assignment in San Bernardino civil courtrooms.

Source: Judge scolded for rude courtroom remarks.

To view the admonishment, see In re Bryant - Decision And Order Imposing Public Admonishment.

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