Superior Court of California, County of Plumas
A general-jurisdiction trial court in California.
The Superior Court of California, County of Plumas 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 |
|---|---|
| Douglas M. Prouty | 2018–2019 |
| Janet Hilde | 2007–2020 |
| Ira R. Kaufman | 2001–2016 |
| Garrett W. Olney | 1998–2007 |
| Roger M. Settlemire | 1989–1998 |
| Stanley C., Jr. Young | 1969–1989 |
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 Plumas 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).