Judges around the state and lawmakers in Sacramento are reacting to this week's exclusive I-Team report that showed photos of court system employees dressed up like prisoners at an office party.

But Sacramento Superior Court Judge Michael Sweet reasoned that defendants are regularly asked to submit physical evidence, and said that the defense had to honor the prosecutor's search warrant.

U.S. SUPREME COURT / Review of displays in courts OKd / Judges to decide if buttons with victim's photo taint a fair trial By Bob Egelko , Chronicle Staff Writer April 18, 2006 ...

Supporters of Sacramento’s homeless population are pushing back against a superior court judge’s claims that crimes are being committed by people living in tents around the courthouse.

Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Shama Hakim Mesiwala returns to the court where she served as a central staff attorney and senior chambers attorney for almost 13 years.

Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Stephen Lau, an attorney for the Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System, to serve as judge in Sacramento Superior Court. Lau, 47, of Placer County was among ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Stephen Lau, an attorney for the Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System, to serve as judge in Sacramento Superior Court. Lau, 47, of Placer County was among ...