Judicial Administration
As provided by the California Constitution, judges are initially appointed by the Governor to serve on the Superior Court bench. At the end of each judge’s six-year term, they stand for re-election in county-wide elections. Court Commissioners and Referees are subordinate judicial officers appointed by the Judges of the Superior Court.
The following is a listing of judicial administrative assignments. These duties are carried out in addition to the general calendar assignment of each judicial officer.
Hon. Hon. Michael D. Coughlan, Presiding Judge
Hon. Gus C. Barrera, II, Assistant Presiding Judge and Presiding Judge, Juvenile Court
Hon. Jonathan Fattarsi, Supervising Judge, Family Law
Hon. Lauren Thomasson, Supervising Judge, Criminal
Hon. Jayne Lee, Supervising Judge, Civil
Executive Committee
Hon. Michael D. Coughlan, Chair and Presiding Judge
Hon. Gus C. Barrera, II, Vice Chair, Assistant Presiding Judge and Presiding Judge, Juvenile Court
Hon. Xapuri Villapudua
Hon. Krisitine Eagle
Hon. Jonathan Fattarsi, Supervising Judge, Family Law
Hon. Jayne Lee, Supervising Judge, Civil
Hon. Lauren P. Thomasson, Supervising Judge, Criminal
Hon. Lance G. Jacot
Stephanie Bohrer, Court Executive Officer
Erica Ochoa, Assistant Court Executive Officer
Court Administration
The court administration, headed by the Executive Officer, has overall responsibility for the management of Superior Court operations. Administration offices are located in the Stockton Courthouse.
Stephanie Bohrer, Court Executive Officer/Jury Commissioner
Erica Ochoa, Assistant Court Executive Officer/Deputy Jury Commissioner