Rule 10.42. Criminal Law Advisory Committee

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 10.42

Current text effective February 1, 2018.

#(a) Area of focus

The committee makes recommendations to the council for improving the administration of justice in criminal proceedings.

(Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2007.)

#(b) Membership

The committee must include at least one member from each of the following categories:

#(1) Appellate court justice;

#(2) Trial court judicial officer;

#(3) Judicial administrator;

#(4) Prosecutor;

#(5) Criminal defense lawyer;

#(6) Probation officer; and

#(7) Mental health professional with experience in criminal law issues.

(Subd (b) amended effective February 1, 2018; previously amended effective January 1, 2011.)

#History

Rule 10.42 amended effective February 1, 2018; adopted as rule 6.42 effective January 1, 1999; previously amended and renumbered as rule 10.42 effective January 1, 2007; previously amended effective January 1, 2011.

Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.