[matthewb0051]

I was in court this morning, via Zoom. BTW, Zoom court sucks.

I was waiting on my client's case and listening to another case, which I believe was a motion to revoke probation.

Judge started discussing the community service hours that defendant was supposed to do and said something about his 'policy'. Apparently this judge (who happens to be the senior felony judge) will waive up to 120 hours of community service for a defendant that is willing to get 'fully vaccinated'.

Interesting to say the least. I've contacted a few peers and we seem to think this is quasi illegal, minimum. If looked at in this fashion: do this or do more punishment. This particular defendant had not been vaccinated and said he had been researching it. Judge sort of put him on the spot and it felt a little uncomfortable.

I know of other judges that will give CS credit for donations to food banks, etc. But this is a new one on me.