Judge Robert S. Draper’s Verified Answer in CJP Inquiry No. 212
Primary-source document: Judge Robert S. Draper’s verified answer to the California Commission on Judicial Performance’s Notice of Formal Proceedings in Inquiry No. 212.
The answer was filed on February 4, 2026. In it, Judge Draper denies violating the judicial canons cited by the Commission, disputes the Commission’s characterization of several events, and responds count by count to the allegations in the January 14, 2026 notice.
Procedural note: A Notice of Formal Proceedings contains allegations. It is not, by itself, a final finding of judicial misconduct. The verified answer states Judge Draper’s position and denials. Readers should review both filings and any later Commission decision.
What the verified answer addresses
- Count 1: Judge Draper denies that he failed to cooperate with the Commission’s investigation and describes materials he says he supplied to Commission staff.
- Count 2: He responds to allegations arising from Odom v. Los Angeles Community College District, including comments to attorney Janice Brown, courtroom conduct, and posttrial contacts.
- Counts 3 through 7: He responds to allegations involving communications with judicial colleagues and court personnel, efforts to assist acquaintances, courtroom remarks, a courthouse visitor, medical leave, and administrative directives.
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