Comm. R. III Form of Complaints and Self-reported Misconduct.
Rules of the Judiciary Commission
Rule Text
Complaints made to the Commission concerning the misconduct or disability of a judge shall be in writing, or reduced to writing, and shall specify the misconduct or disability complained of, and should be signed by the complainant. A judge may self-report potential misconduct, which may serve as mitigating evidence if the Commission later determines that conduct was unethical. If a judge chooses to self-report, to qualify as a “self-report” the information must (1) be communicated in writing, (2) specifically identify conduct that the judge suspects is potential misconduct, and (3) be sent to the Commission’s Chief Executive Officer, Commission Counsel, or Special Counsel.
The Commission, however, may consider alleged misconduct or disability of any judge from whatever source, including anonymous complaints and news reports, and may do so on its own motion.