Straight Talk with Judge Maryanne Gilliard on California’s Justice System
Retired Superior Court Judge Maryanne Gilliard joins Jon Fleischman for a candid conversation about how California’s criminal justice system has changed — and why she believes those changes are putting public safety at risk.
Drawing on decades of experience as a prosecutor, senior state official, and judge, Gilliard explains how she approached the bench as an “umpire,” applying the law as written — and how policy changes over time made that role increasingly difficult.
The discussion covers parole reform, sentencing changes, mental health diversion, and broader shifts in criminal justice policy coming out of Sacramento — along with what those changes mean in real-world terms for communities across California.
Whether you agree or disagree, this is a firsthand perspective from someone who spent a career inside the system.
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