Fire Aid for L.A. Judges Is Limited Under Ethics Rules on Gifts

The kinds of help the court can extend to the state judges and judicial officers whose homes have burned down in Los Angeles will be limited by ethics rules on accepting gifts, California Supreme Court Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said.

However, support for affected trial and appellate court employees, including financial assistance, is under consideration, she said.

“Our heart goes out to them and we want to make sure that we’re there for them on a personal level,” Guerrero said Thursday during a conversation with media outlets.

Dozens of judges and staff have lost their homes, including at least ...