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Re:California governor signs overhaul of bail system by mehrdadn on Tuesday August 28, 2018 @10:44PM (#17865059)
>> Some judges have appointments for life, and those that aren't often aren't recalled.

> Judges can be recalled, though it is rare.

I believe that's exactly what the parent was trying to point out...

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Re:California governor signs overhaul of bail system by pc86 on Wednesday August 29, 2018 @08:42AM (#17867750)
A judge who is capable of being recalled by the public is certainly more accountable than a social worker who can't be. That is the point.
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