Judges and Judiciary,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Nov. 13, 2020
Ethics committee limits what accused judge can be told
When investigating alleged misconduct by a trial court judge, a supervising judge can only tell the trial court judge specific facts and circumstances related to the allegations when doing so is absolutely necessary for moving the investigation along, a state Supreme Court committee said Thursday.
When investigating alleged misconduct by a trial court judge, a supervising judge can only tell the trial court judge specific facts and circumstances related to the allegations when doing so is absolutely necessary for moving the investigation along, a state Supreme Court committee said Thursday.
"It would be preferable not to disclose ex parte communications to the trial judge if the complaint can be properly investigated and reso...
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