Judge Garen J. Horst: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

Placer County Superior Court, Department 4 / 30 / 32

CA Bar #: 166387 (December 1993)

Biography

The Hon. Garen J. Horst is a judge for the Superior Court of Placer County in California. He was elected to the bench in 2012, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Joseph O’Flaherty.


Horst earned a B.A. in economics and political science from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He then completed a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School.


Prior to his appointment to the bench, Horst served as a deputy district attorney in the Office of the District Attorney of Placer County for eighteen years. During his tenure there, he supervised the Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Elder Abuse Units. He received national attention after obtaining the county’s first no-body homicide conviction in 2006.


He was named Prosecutor of the Year by the Placer County District Attorney’s Office as well as Outstanding Prosecutor of the Year by the California District Attorneys Association. He has helped to create the Citizens Recognition Program, which honors community members for assisting law enforcement and victims.


Horst is considered to be the first Jewish judge to preside over the Superior Court of Placer County.


He was raised in Loomis, California and attended St. Albans Elementary and Jesuit High School.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Garen J. Horst

  • Nov 27, 2018 Placer County

    This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Garen J. Horst. If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard on November 27, 2018, at 8:15 a.m. in Department 4. Department 4 is located at 101 Maple Street, Auburn, California.
    Defendant’s Motion to Vacate Trial Judgment is granted. The court finds t...

  • Jun 12, 2018 Placer County

    This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Garen Horst. If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard on June 12, 2018, at 8:15 a.m. in Department 4. Motion to Tax and/or Strike Costs
    Plaintiff’s Motion to Tax and/or Strike Costs is granted in part.
    In this action, plaintiff alleged claims o...

  • Apr 10, 2018 Placer County

    This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Garen Horst. If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard on April 10, 2018, at 8:00 a.m. in Department 4. Department 4 is located at the Historic Courthouse in Auburn.
    Motion for Attorneys’ Fees
    Petitioner’s Motion for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs is...

  • Mar 06, 2018 Placer County

    This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Garen Horst. If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard on March 6, 2018, at 8:15 a.m. in Department 4, located at the Historic Courthouse in Auburn.
    Motion to Tax Costs
    Plaintiffs’ Motion to Tax Costs is granted in part, and denied in part, as s...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Garen J. Horst

On November 2, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

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Nov 02, 2018

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Active

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Placer County

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Placer County, CA

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Jan 09, 2022

On October 25, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

Oct 25, 2018

Status

Closed

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Placer County

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Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Jan 07, 2022

On October 2, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

Oct 02, 2018

Status

Active

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Jan 10, 2022

On September 24, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

Sep 24, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Placer County

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Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Jan 07, 2022

On May 15, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

May 15, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Placer County

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Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2022

On May 4, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

May 04, 2018

Status

Relief Denied

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Placer County

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Placer County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 09, 2022

On December 12, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

Dec 12, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Placer County

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Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2022

On June 15, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

Jun 15, 2017

Status

Closed

Judge

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Placer County

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Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2022

On May 17, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2017

Status

Active

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Case Last Refreshed

Jan 10, 2022

On March 3, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

Mar 03, 2017

Status

Active

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Placer County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 09, 2022

On March 1, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

Mar 01, 2017

Status

Closed

Judge

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Placer County

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Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2022

On February 16, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

Feb 16, 2017

Status

Active

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Case Last Refreshed

Jan 09, 2022

On October 28, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

Oct 28, 2016

Status

Closed

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Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2022

On April 22, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

Apr 22, 2016

Status

Active

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Jan 10, 2022

On February 5, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

Feb 05, 2015

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Feb 14, 2022

On December 22, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

Dec 22, 2014

Status

Active

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Case Last Refreshed

Jan 10, 2022

On September 2, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

Sep 02, 2014

Status

Active

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Case Last Refreshed

Jan 09, 2022

On June 3, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

Jun 03, 2014

Status

Relief Denied

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Case Last Refreshed

Jan 10, 2022

On April 11, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

Apr 11, 2014

Status

Active

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Jan 10, 2022

On December 4, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

Dec 04, 2013

Status

Active

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Case Last Refreshed

Jan 09, 2022

On June 3, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

Jun 03, 2011

Status

Active

Judge

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Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2022

On November 8, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

Nov 08, 2005

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2022

On October 27, 2003 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

Oct 27, 2003

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2022

On May 22, 2003 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Garen J. Horst presiding.

Filed

May 22, 2003

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Garen J. Horst Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Garen J. Horst

Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2022

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