Judge Gregg L. Prickett denied an unrepresented accused’s request for an extension to provide proof of enrollment in a court-ordered program, setting a firm two-week deadline despite her ongoing efforts to secure stable housing and work.

An accused person pleaded with a judge to be released from jail in order to be present for the birth of their child and start a new job, but the judge denied the request and sentenced them to 25 days in jail.

During a pretrial conference, prosecutors questioned the validity of the defendant’s mental health diagnoses, while the judge allowed the psychiatrist to testify and suggested that the defendant could improve his life by entering a residential treatment program.

A Yolo County Superior Court judge has ordered an unemployed and carless San Francisco resident to appear in person at a future court hearing, rejecting arguments that he was unable to do so due to his circumstances.