Removal; removal of members of the Council on Judicial Complaints for failure to properly discipline any person occupying positions subject to the jurisdiction of the Court on the Judiciary; effective date.

Summary

The measure requires the state Attorney General to investigate complaints that Council members did not properly discipline judges or other court personnel accused of serious ethical violations or felonies. If the Attorney General finds reasonable cause, the Supreme Court can initiate removal of those Council members. It is intended to increase accountability for the body that oversees judicial conduct.

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