Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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The Commission on Judicial Appointments on August 6, 2026, confirmed the appointment of Judge Sonny S. Sandhu, as associate justice of the Fifth Appellate District (Fresno).

Ms. Parin Patel (2:36)

Judge Carrie Stephens (6:41) | Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus

Judge Jeff Mangar (10:48) | Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus

Judicial Nominees Evaluation Report (16:22)
Appointee Statement and Q&A (21:13)
Confirmation and Swearing-In (30:15)

Read more: newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/commission-confirms-four-appointments-courts-appeal