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Rule 20 Prehearing admission by judge

- Whenever the respondent, prior to the commencement of a public hearing, admits to said allegations or violations, as a consent to the Commission's recommendation of reprimand, censure, suspension, removal, or retirement, the public hearing may be waived by the Commission, subject to the approval of the Supreme Court. The Commission shall make recommendations to the Supreme Court based on the respondent's admissions. The respondent's admissions, the Commission's findings and recommendations shall be public. The Supreme Court's order shall also be public.