Superior Court of California, County of Modoc
The Superior Court of California, County of Modoc 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.
No currently serving judges on record.
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| David A. Mason | 2009–2019 |
| Francis W. Barclay | 2003–2021 |
| John P. Baker | 2002–2002 |
| Larry L. Dier | 1999–2008 |
| Guy Martin Young | 1974–1994 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Modoc 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 last verified 2026-06-30. Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).