Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento / Joined 1978 / Served to 1993

Richard A. Backus

Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento

Richard A. Backus was a Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento, who joined the court in 1978. Sources ↓

Tenure
1978–1993 · 15 yrs

Judicial service

YearCourtAppointed byVote
1978Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento

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How do judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento reach the bench?
The court's current selection method is merit selection with retention.
Which court was Richard A. Backus on?
Richard A. Backus was a Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento.

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15 years on the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento. Data as of 2026-03-31. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).