Rule 10.14. Litigation Management Committee

**** The Litigation Management Committee oversees litigation and claims against trial court judges, appellate court justices, the Judicial Council, its staff, the trial and appellate courts, and the employees of those bodies in which the likely monetary exposure is $100,000 or more or that raise issues of significance to the judicial branch by:

(1) Reviewing and approving any proposed settlement, stipulated judgment, or offer of judgment; and

(2) Consulting with the Administrative Director or Chief Counsel, on request, regarding important strategy issues.

(b) Recommendations The committee makes recommendations to the Judicial Council for policies governing the management of litigation involving the courts.

(c) Strategic decisions The committee resolves written objections described in rule 10.202(d) presented by Legal Services.

Committee Notes

(Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2016; previously amended effective January 1, 2003, January 1, 2007, December 9, 2008, and August 14, 2009.)

(Subd (b) amended effective August 14, 2009.)

(Subd (c) amended effective January 1, 2016; previously amended effective January 1, 2003, January 1, 2007, and August 14, 2009.)