Title 78A Chapter 11 Section 109

Judiciary and Judicial Administration
Judicial Conduct Commission
Section 109
Receipt of complaints.

            

78A-11-109.   Receipt of complaints.

            (1) The commission shall receive and investigate any complaint against a judge.

            (2) Unless the complaint alleges criminal misconduct, the commission may decline to investigate any complaint received four or more years after the act or omission which constitutes the alleged misconduct.

            (3) During the course of any investigation, the commission may order a hearing to be held concerning the reprimand, censure, suspension, removal, or involuntary retirement of a judge.

            (4) The commission shall provide the judge with all information necessary to prepare an adequate response or defense, which may include the identity of the complainant.


Enacted by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session

Amended by Chapter 274, 2008 General Session