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Bailiff Luke Watkins booms, 'All Rise! The Honorable Lola Carmichael, Judge department 802 of the California Superior court presiding.' Judge Lola Carmichael strides into the room, takes her seat behind the bench, and taps her gavel three times. 'Be seated,' she commands. 'Department 802 of the California Superior Court is now in session.'