Proceedings Concerning Disciplinary Action, Forfeiture of

Issuance and enforcement of subpoenas.

Finding of whether reasonable probability of grounds for disciplinary action exists required

Deferral of formal disciplinary action.

Authorized statements by Commission when subject matter becomes public.

Circumstances under which judge may be disciplined or retired

Notice to justice of the peace or municipal judge of intention to order forfeiture of office

Commencement of inquiry regarding alleged misconduct or incapacity of judge

Certain determinations or findings of Commission to be recorded in minutes of proceedings.

Required actions upon receipt of complaint

Appointment of investigator

Procedures for allegation of incapacity

Review of report of investigation

Hearing on formal statement of charges

Circumstances under which a judge may be suspended with or without pay

Forms of discipline.

Extension of time limitations on disciplinary action

Confidentiality of existence of proceeding and information and materials related to proceeding

Public access to formal statement of charges and certain other records

Rules to be adopted to provide for disposition of complaint or formal statement of charges.

Rules to be adopted to establish privileged status of certain communications.