Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne
The Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne 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.
| Judge | Since |
|---|---|
| Kate Powell Segerstrom | 2013 |
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| Kevin M. Seibert | 2015–2019 |
| Donald I., Jr. Segerstrom | 2012–2020 |
| James A. Boscoe | 2006–2019 |
| Douglas C. Boyack | 1999–2010 |
| Eleanor Provost | 1999–2015 |
| Eric L. DuTemple | 1993–2012 |
| William G. Polley | 1989–2006 |
| Theodore R. Vilas | 1987–1987 |
| James R. Hardin | 1981–1993 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne 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).