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Rule 8. Initiation and Screening.
A. Filing of Accusations.
(1) A written accusation relating to the conduct or physical or mental disability of a judge may be filed upon any reasonable basis. An accusation may be filed by judges, lawyers, court personnel, or members of the general public.
(2) The Commission may on its own motion make inquiry with respect to whether a judge has committed misconduct in office or is physically or mentally disabled.
B. Screening of Accusations. The Executive Director based upon information received from any source concerning any matter within the Commission's jurisdiction shall make a determination as to whether the information or statement is jurisdictional and not frivolous.
If the Executive Director determines that the matter is not within the authority of the Commission or not supported by facts, the Executive Director shall, after providing notice and an opportunity for the complainant to amend, recommend dismissal. The judge shall not be notified of the accusation or the action taken by the Commission after the Commission has dismissed a complaint at this stage as frivolous or not within the Commission's authority.
(Amended November 20, 1992)
If the Executive Director determines that the matter is not frivolous, the Executive Director shall make a preliminary investigation to determine what further action should be taken, if any. During the preliminary investigation, the Commission may, in its discretion, notify the subject judge of the accusation.
The Executive Director shall recommend to the Commission whether the facts warrant a formal investigation.
(Adopted November 1, 1991)
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