Judge David I. Ashby knows how to keep the gears of his criminal courtroom humming. One of five judges in Sutter County, his propensity to be efficient is put to good use.
“I like things to move along at a good pace,” Ashby said. “But you have to prepare first. You can’t be efficient unless you know what’s happening.”
Looking at his computer screen, where he can see 60 cases at a glance... (continued)