Judicial Profile: Department 11
Honorable Brian Haynes
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- Biographical Information
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- Date of Birth:
- October 4, 1964
- Place of Birth:
- Springhill, LA
- Education:
- University of Louisiana - BA
California Western School of Law - JD - Pre-bench Legal Experience:
- Contra Costa Deputy DA (1998-2007)
- Political Affiliation:
- Republican
- Judicial Experience
- November 16, 2007 - present.
- Pre-bench Civic & Professional Activities
- California District Attorney’s Association Sexually Violent Predator Committee; Voce president, Contra Costa County Deputy DA’s Association; Contra Costa County Superior Court Behavioral Health Court Steering Committee; Umpire, Clayton Valley Little League.
- Current Civic & Professional Activities
- Contra Costa Superior Court Bail Committee; Contra Costa County Superior Court Security Oversight Committee; Contra Costa County Superior Employee Awards Committee; 100 Club of Contra Costa County.
- Recent Publications
- “Behavioral Health Court,” Contra Costa Lawyer, Volume 20, October 2007.
- Teleconferencing
- Judge Haynes does not allow teleconferencing at this time.
- In Limine Motions
- The judge requests that these motions be submitted upon assignment of trial.
- Voir Dire
- The court conducts extensive Voir Dire, and counsel are allowed 20 – 30 minutes with the first 18 jurors, and 5 – 10 minutes with additions to 18-pack.
- Jury Instructions
- Instructions should be submitted prior to opening statement.
- Computers, Audio Visual and Cameras in the courtroom
- Judge Haynes allows this technology in his courtroom.
