How far can a judge go in ex parte communications? In this case, a person was released on ROR bail to a mental health assessment organization. Later, the judge revoked the bail based on conversations the judge had with the director of that organization and other unknown persons. There was no motion filed to arrest the person by the district attorney or defense counsel. Is that proper judicial conduct?
The whole area of ex parte communications has been changed to some extent by the New Code of Judicial Conduct. But, ex parte communications generally are still absolutely prohibited.
