What is the test for a motion to recusal from a judge?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from San Bernardino Cnty. Children & Family Servs. v. S.B. (In re N.P.), E058754 (Cal. App. 2014):
substantial doubt as to his or her capacity to be impartial. [] (iii) A person aware of the facts might reasonably entertain a doubt that the judge would be able to be impartial." (Code Civ. Proc., 170.1, subd. (a)(6)(A).) "As a general matter, an appellate court reviews a trial court's ruling on a recusal motion for abuse of discretion. [Citation.]" (People v. Alvarez (1996) 14 Cal.4th 155, 237.)
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