Can a judge reconsider and overrule an order of another judge?

As this court held in People v. Riva (2003) 112 Cal.App.4th 981, 991, as a general rule one trial judge cannot reconsider and overrule an order of another trial judge. "[F]or reasons of comity and public policy . . . , trial judges should decline to reverse or modify other trial judges' rulings unless there is a highly persuasive reason for doing somere disagreement with the result of the order is not a persuasive reason for reversing it. Factors to consider include whether the first judge specifically agreed to reconsider her ruling at a later date, whether the party seeking reconsideration of the order sought relief by way of appeal or writ petition, whether there has been a change in circumstances since the previous order was made and whether the previous order is reasonably supportable

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