Superior Court of California, County of Colusa
A general-jurisdiction trial court in California.
The Superior Court of California, County of Colusa is a general-jurisdiction state trial court in California, where most civil and criminal cases are first heard. Its judges are chosen by gubernatorial appointment from a nominating commission, followed by retention elections, the method California uses for its judges. This page lists the judges on record for this court from our public-records source, current and former; trial-court coverage is partial.
Roster as of the CourtListener bulk-data snapshot (2026-03-31): recent departures and appointments may not be reflected, so it is shown as “on record,” not “currently serving.”
Judges on record
No currently serving judges on record.
Former judges
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ufkes Olivera | 2010–2019 |
| Jeffrey A. Thompson | 2008–2023 |
| S. William Abel | 2002–2007 |
| John H. Tiernan | 1998–2010 |
| Bert B. Bailey | 1987–1991 |
| Richard E. Patton | 1962–1987 |
Other courts in County, California
County is also served by these courts.
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Colusa are appointed by the governor to 12-year terms and then face yes-or-no retention elections. Selection methods vary by jurisdiction and have changed over time; this page reflects the court’s current method (source: National Center for State Courts). Open any judge to see their tenure and whom they succeeded.
Source: CourtListener / Free Law Project (bulk data); selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data as of 2026-03-31 (CourtListener bulk snapshot). Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).