CA AB2262

Modifies procedures for serving disqualification statements on judges, requiring service during regular business hours at the courthouse where the judge is sitting, and allowing service on the court executive officer in addition to the clerk

Allows judges accused of bias based on race, ethnicity, or national origin to file a written verified answer within 10 days admitting or denying allegations in a defendant's motion

Permits trial judges to continue proceedings until a reviewing judge makes a prima facie determination when discrimination claims arise mid-trial based on the trial judge's conduct

Requires defendants to file motions alleging judge bias before the issuance of a tentative sentence if made after verdict but prior to sentencing, or the motion is waived

Updates gendered language throughout both Code of Civil Procedure Section 170.3 and Penal Code Section 745 to gender-neutral terms (e.g., "himself or herself" to "themselves")