Rule 16. Dispositions in General
Arizona Revised Statutes AnnotatedRules of the Commission on Judicial Conduct
17C A.R.S. Jud.Conduct Comm.Rules of Proc., Rule 16
Rule 16. Dispositions in General
(b) Dismissal with comments. The commission may dismiss a complaint with confidential comments, including, but not limited to, an advisory letter reminding a judge of ethical obligations or recommending changes in behavior or procedures, or a warning letter alerting a judge to the potential consequences of conduct that creates an appearance of impropriety.
(c) Consultation. The commission, or the executive director and/or disciplinary counsel at the commission's direction, may confer confidentially with a judge at any time to discuss disciplinary alternatives including voluntary retirement or resignation. If a judge agrees to retire or resign while a complaint is pending, the commission may dismiss the complaint or take other appropriate action consistent with these rules. The commission may also encourage a judge to participate in professional counseling, judicial education, mentoring or other similar activities.
Credits
Added by Order dated Oct. 11, 2001, effective Jan. 1, 2002. Amended June 8, 2004, effective Dec. 1, 2004; June 15, 2004, nunc pro tunc June 8, 2004; June 9, 2005, effective Jan. 1, 2006. Amended and effective Jan. 20, 2006; Feb. 19, 2010; Sept. 2, 2014, effective Jan. 1, 2015.
17C A. R. S. Jud. Conduct Comm. Rules of Proc., Rule 16, AZ ST J COND COMM Rule 16
State Court Rules are current with amendments received through April 1, 2024. The Code of Judicial Administration is current with amendments received through April 1, 2024.
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