Judicial Conduct Board Closure Reports
Click on a year below to view Judicial Conduct Board closure reports for that year.
Closure Summary: Allegations of misconduct over 4 years prior to filing of the complaint.
Docket No.: 23.001
Judge Name Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 8/4/2023
Closure Report: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, Statute of limitations
Closure Summary: Allegations of mistreatment of a witness unfounded and Complainant disagreed with outcome of the case.
Docket No.: 23.002
Judge Name Confidential
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 2.6, Ensuring the right to be heard
Date of Disposition: 8/4/2023
Closure Report: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found during review of the record, other claims were issues for appeal
Closure Summary: Allegations that the Judge did not allow Complainant to be heard unfounded after review of the record.
Docket No.: 23.004
Judge Name Confidential
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 2.6 Ensuring the right to be heard
Date of Disposition: 8/20/2023
Closure Report: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found during review of the record.
Closure Summary: Complainant was given an additional 30 days to bring specific allegations but did not do so.
Docket No.: 23.005
Judge Name Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 11/7/2023
Closure Report: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, non-specific allegations making further inquiry not possible.
Closure Summary: Disagreement with the outcome of the case.
Docket No.: 23.006
Judge Name Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 11/10/2023
Closure Report: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, allegations were issues for appeal.
Closure Summary: Disagreement with the outcome of the case.
Docket No.: 23.007
Judge Name Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 11/10/2023
Closure Report: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, allegations were issues for appeal.
Closure Summary: Allegations the Judge was rude to Complainant
Docket No.: 23.008
Judge Name Confidential
Canon Involved: Canon 2
Date of Disposition: 11/10/2023
Closure Report: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no violations of the code after review.
Closure Summary: Allegations of bias due to unfavorable rulings.
Docket No.: 23.009
Judge Name Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 11/10/2023
Closure Report: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no violations of the Code found during review., allegations were issues for appeal.
Closure Summary: Allegations of bias due to unfavorable rulings.
Docket No.: 23.011
Judge Name Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 11/10/2023
Closure Report: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no violations of the Code found during review., allegations were issues for appeal.
Closure Summary: Disagreement with the outcome of the case.
Docket No.: 23.012
Judge Name Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 11/10/2023
Closure Report: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, allegations were issues for appeal.
Closure Summary: Disagreement with the outcome of the case.
Docket No.: 23.013
Judge Name Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 11/10/2023
Closure Report: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, allegations were issues for appeal.
Closure Report: Complainant when asked for specifics declined to pursue.
Docket Number: 22.001
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: Dismissed 8/8/22
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry non-Specific allegations
Closure Report: No allegations present of misconduct, but issues for appeal past the 3-year statute of limitations
Docket Number: 22.002
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: Dismissed 6/17/22
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry allegations regarding rulings past the 3-year statute of limitations
Closure Report: Complainant was dissatisfied with outcome of the litigation.
Docket Number: 22.003
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: Dismissed 11/18/22
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry issues for appeal
Closure Report: Complainant’s allegations of bias were unfounded after Initial Inquiry
Docket Number: 22.004
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: Dismissed January 30, 2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry allegations of bias unfounded in the record
Closure Report: Complainant was dissatisfied with outcome of the litigation.
Docket Number: 22.005
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: Dismissed January 30, 2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Complainant was dissatisfied with outcome of the litigation.
Docket Number: 22.006
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: Dismissed November 11/2022
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry issues for appeal
Closure Report: Allegations about individuals not subject to the jurisdiction of the Board
Docket Number: 22.007
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: Dismissed 6/22/22
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, complaint contains allegations about individuals not subject to the jurisdiction of the Board
Closure Report: Allegations were unfounded upon review of the record.
Docket Number: 22.008
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: Dismissed 9/29/22
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no misconduct found.
Closure Report: Complainant was dissatisfied with outcome of the litigation.
Docket Number: 22.009
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: Dismissed 11/18/22
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry issues for appeal.
Closure Report: Allegations about individuals not subject to the jurisdiction of the Board
Docket Number: 22.010
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: Dismissed 11/18/22
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, complaint contains allegations about individuals not subject to the jurisdiction of the Board
Closure Report: Allegations about individuals not subject to the jurisdiction of the Board
Docket Number: 22.011
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 11/18/2022
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, complaint contained allegations of individuals not subject to the jurisdiction of the Board, no allegations against named Judge
Closure Report: Complainant was dissatisfied with outcome of the litigation.
Docket Number: 22.012
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 11/18/2022
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Complainant was dissatisfied with outcome of the litigation and no misconduct found after review of the record.
Docket Number: 22.014 a, b, c
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 2.2 and 2.6
Date of Disposition: 7/11/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal and no misconduct found
Closure Report: Complainant was dissatisfied with outcome, and complaints were past the 3-year statute of limitations
Docket Number: 22.015-A
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 7/11/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, allegations outside the 3-year statute of limitations
Closure Report: Complainant was dissatisfied with outcome of the litigation.
Docket Number: 22.015-B
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 7/11/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Complainant was dissatisfied with outcome of the litigation.
Docket Number: 22.015 C
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 7/11/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Complainant was dissatisfied with outcome of the litigation.
Docket Number: 22.015-D
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 7/11/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Allegations of holding hearings without notice and that the judge was not patient, dignified and courteous.
Docket Number: 22.016
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 8(B)
Date of Disposition: 6/20/2022
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, Non-Public Written Warning issued under Rule 8(2) of the Rules for Disciplinary Control of Judges
Closure Report: Complainant was dissatisfied with outcome of the litigation.
Docket Number: 22.017
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 7/11/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Allegations about individuals not subject to the jurisdiction of the Board
Docket Number: 22.018
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 7/11/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, complaint contains allegations about individuals not subject to the jurisdiction of the Board
Closure Report: Complainant was dissatisfied with outcome of the litigation.
Docket Number: 22.020
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 7/13/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Complainant was dissatisfied with outcome of the litigation.
Docket Number: 22.021
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 7/13/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, complaint contains allegations about individuals not subject to the jurisdiction of the Board
Closure Report: Complainant was dissatisfied with outcome of the litigation.
Docket Number: 22.022
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 7/10/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry issues for appeal.
Closure Report: Deferred Discipline Agreement entered into and completed.
Docket Number: 22.023
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rules 2.5, 2.6, and 2.7
Date of Disposition: 5/8/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after terms of Deferred Discipline Agreement were satisfied
Closure Report: Allegations of bias were unfounded, remaining allegations were issue for appeal.
Docket Number: 22.024
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 7/13/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal and no bias found in the record.
Closure Report: Complainant was dissatisfied with outcome of the litigation.
Docket Number: 22.025
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 8/3/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal, and allegations of misconduct of persons not subject to the Board’s jurisdiction
Closure Report: Allegations of bias were unfounded, remaining allegations were issue for appeal.
Docket Number: 22.026
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 8/20/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal and no bias found in the record.
Closure Report: Allegations of discrimination were unfounded after review of the record.
Docket Number: 22.027
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 2.6(A).
Date of Disposition: 1/30/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, allegations of disability discrimination unfounded.
Closure Report: Allegations of impropriety were unfounded, remaining allegations were issue for appeal.
Docket Number: 22.029
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 2/3.23
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, allegations of ethical impropriety unfounded, also issues for appeal.
Closure Report: Allegations of impropriety were unfounded after review of the record.
Docket Number: 22.030
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 8/4/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no abuse of authority found in the record.
Closure Report: Allegations of misconduct were unfounded after review of the record.
Docket Number: 22.031
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 2.2 and Canon 1, Rule 1.1.
Date of Disposition: 8/4/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no evidence of misconduct found in the record.
Closure Report: Complainant was dissatisfied with outcome of the litigation.
Docket Number: 22.032
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 10/20/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry issues for appeal.
Closure Report: No ethical impropriety or violations of the Code found during analysis of the record.
Docket Number: 22.033
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 8/4/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found.
Closure Report: No allegations of unethical conduct by any judicial officer.
Docket Number: 22.034
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 8/7/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, allegations against persons not under the jurisdiction of the Board
Closure Report: No ethical impropriety or violations of the Code found during analysis of the record. Issued complained of were for appeal.
Docket Number: 22.035
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 12/28/2022
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal and no violation of the Code found.
Closure Report: Complainant was dissatisfied with outcome of the litigation.
Docket Number: 22.036
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 8/7/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry issues for appeal.
Closure Report: No ethical impropriety or violations of the Code found during analysis of the record. Other issues complained of were for appeal.
Docket Number: 33.037
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 8/7/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical impropriety found after review of the record. Allegations were also issues for appeal.
Closure Report: No ethical impropriety or violations of the Code found during analysis of the record. Other issues complained of were for appeal.
Docket Number: 22.038
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 8/7/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no bias found during review of the record, other allegations were issues for appeal.
Closure Report: The Board issued the Judge a non-public written warning, concluding that the conduct was potentially a violation of the Code if proved but was not established by clear and convincing evidence; the conduct was potentially a violation of the Code, but on its own, discipline is not warranted; and the Board concluded that a Formal Complaint was not warranted.
Docket Number: 22.039
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: Canon 1, Rule 1.2
Date of Disposition: 8/7/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Investigation by Special Counsel. Non-public written warning issued.
Closure Report: The Board found that the Complaint and the other materials submitted by the Complainant did not support or allege violations of any Canon of the Code of Judicial Conduct, but instead raised appellate issues.
Docket Number: 22.041
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 8/7/2023
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, allegations were non-specific and issues for appeal
Closure Report: Allegation that a denial of a request for recusal from a non-party to a case constituted misconduct.
Docket Number: 21.001
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 2.11
Date of Disposition: 9/29/21 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no misconduct found.
Closure Report: Allegations of misconduct in decisions made over 4 years prior, and dissatisfaction with the outcome of litigation.
Docket Number: 21.002
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 8/5/21 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, statute of limitations and issues for appeal.
Closure Report: Allegations of misconduct in decisions made over 3 years prior, and dissatisfaction with the outcome of litigation.
Docket Number: 21.003
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 8/5/21 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, statute of limitations and issues for appeal.
Closure Report: General allegations of discrimination without enough information to determine specific issues.
Docket Number: 21.004
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: Canon 2 Rule 2.3
Date of Disposition: 6/1/22 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no specific information necessary for the Board to review identified.
Closure Report: Non-specific allegations, including allegations against States Attorney
Docket Number: 21.005
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 9/29/21 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, allegations against persons not under the jurisdiction of this Board
Closure Report: Allegations of verbal abuse by the Judge
Docket Number: 21.006
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 2.8
Date of Disposition: 4/30/2021 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Allegations of unnecessary delay
Docket Number: 21.007
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: Canon 1.2 and 2.5
Date of Disposition: 5/17/2022 (Closed)
Closure Summary: Closed after Investigation with non-public written warning issued pursuant to Rule 8(2) of the Rules for Disciplinary Control of Judges
Closure Report: Allegations of the Judge using language in an audio-only hearing that could be construed as evidencing racial bias
Docket Number: 21.008
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 2.3(A)-(B)
Date of Disposition: 9/29/21 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with the outcome of litigation
Docket Number: 21.009
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 9/29/21 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with the outcome of litigation
Docket Number: 21.010
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 8/5/2021 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Allegations of discrimination and ethical violations due to disconnecting Complainant from hearing
Docket Number: 21.011
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 2.2 and 2.3
Date of Disposition: 2/15/22 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Allegations of bias by the Court Case Manager
Docket Number: 21.012
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 2.12
Date of Disposition: 8/8/2022 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Allegations of bias and unecessary delay
Docket Number: 21.013
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 2.3 and Rule 2.5
Date of Disposition: 6/1/22 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Allegations of bias and dissatisfaction with the outcome of litigation
Docket Number: 21.014
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 2.3
Date of Disposition: 8/8/2022 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Non-specific allegations which failed to identify the unethical conduct.
Docket Number: 21.015
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 5/21/2022 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no specific information necessary for the Board to review identified
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with the outcome of litigation
Docket Number: 21.016
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 4/20/22 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Allegations of bias and retaliation
Docket Number: 21.017
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 2.3
Date of Disposition: 4/20/22 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Non-specific allegations which failed to identify the unethical conduct or any specific Judge
Docket Number: 21.018
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 5/31/22 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no specific information necessary for the Board to review identified
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with the outcome of litigation
Docket Number: 21.019
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 5/5/2022 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Allegations of bias and ethical violations due to disconnecting Complainant from hearing
Docket Number: 21.020
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 2.2 and 2.3
Date of Disposition: 8/8/2022 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Allegations of bias and disagreements with the outcome of the litigation
Docket Number: 21.021
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 2.3
Date of Disposition: 8/8/2022 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal and no ethical violation found
Closure Report: Disagreement with court procedures and misunderstanding of court terms
Docket Number: 21.022
Judge Name: Confidential
Date of Disposition: 5/31/2022 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, Complainant did not understand Court Procedure
Closure Report: Disagreement with the outcome of the litigation
Docket Number: 21.023
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 4/20/2022 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Claims of mistreatment due to Complainant acting pro se
Docket Number: 20.001
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 2
Date of Disposition: 11/24/2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with the outcome of the litigation
Docket Number: 20.002
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 6/29/2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Non-specific allegations which failed to identify the unethical conduct or any specific Judge
Docket Number: 20.003
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 6/29/2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no specific information necessary for the Board to review given
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with the outcome of the litigation and allegations of bias based on the outcome.
Docket Number: 20.004
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 2.3
Date of Disposition: 6/29/2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal and no ethical violation found
Docket Number: 20.005
Judge Name: Hon. William Cobb
Date of Disposition: (Open)
Closure Summary: Formal Complaint filed, Public Reprimand Issued
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with the outcome of the litigation
Docket Number: 20.006
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 6/29/2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Allegations regarding due process, disagreement with rulings, claims of ineffective counsel
Docket Number: 20.007
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 12/21/2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Allegations regarding individuals not under the jurisdiction of this Board
Docket Number: 20.008
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 5/11/2020 (Closed)
Closure Summary: No closure report issued; Complaint was returned to Complainant with instructions on the proper forum.
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with the outcome of the litigation, specifically about matters of evidence.
Docket Number: 20.009
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 11/18/2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with the outcome of the litigation and allegations of bias based on the outcome
Docket Number: 20.010
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 2.3
Date of Disposition: 11/18/2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal and no ethical violation found
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with the outcome of the litigation, specifically about matters of evidence and the bail.
Docket Number: 20.011
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 11/18/2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with the outcome of the litigation and allegations of bias based on the outcome
Docket Number: 20.012
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 2.3
Date of Disposition: 2/23/2021 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal and no ethical issues found
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with the outcome of the litigation, specifically issues of involuntary medical treatment
Docket Number: 20.013
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 11/18/2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Allegations that the Judge and decided the outcome prior to the hearing, allegations of lack of respect to Complainant
Docket Number: 20.014
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 1, Rule 1.2, Canon 2, Rule 2.2, Rule 2.4(A), Rule 2.8(B).
Date of Disposition: 11/2/2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations or misconduct found
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with the outcome of the litigation
Docket Number: 20.015(a)
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 2/23/2021 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal, andno ethical issues found
Closure Report: Complaints about rulings more than 3 years old.
Docket Number: 20.015(b)
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 2/23/2021 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, statute of limitations
Closure Report: Complaints actions of a retired judge, acting in a non-judicial role.
Docket Number: 20.015(c)
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 2/23/2021 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, allegations against persons or actions not under the jurisdiction of this Board
Closure Report: Allegations of bias as shown by rulings in the case, allegations of mistreatment.
Docket Number: 20.016
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 2.3
Date of Disposition: 4/30/2021 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical issues found
Closure Report: The focus of the Complaint was allegations that the Complainant had not been involved in the cases under Complainant’s name.
Docket Number: 20.017
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 2/23/2021 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical issues found
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with the outcome of the litigation
Docket Number: 20.018
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 5/10/2021 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with the outcome of the litigation
Docket Number: 20.019
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 5/10/21 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Candidate personally asking for campaign contributions from attorneys who appear before him
Docket Number: 18.024
Judge Name: Hon. Gregory Glennon
Canon Involved: Canon 2
Date of Disposition: 5/10/2021 (Closed)
Closure Summary: Stipulated Public Complaint, Settlement Agreement and Public Reprimand issued. Completed terms of Settlement Agreement
Closure Report: Allegations of personal property not returned
Docket Number: 20.020a
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 6/11/21 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, matters for appeal
Closure Report: Non-specific allegations which failed to identify any unethical conduct or specific Judge.
Docket Number: 20.020
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 5/17/22 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no specific information necessary for the Board to review.
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with the outcome of the litigation, specifically about matters of evidence
Docket Number: 20.021
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 5/10/2021 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, matters for appeal
Closure Report: Allegations of misconduct more than 10 years prior.
Docket Number: 20.022
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 5/12/2021 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, Statute of Limitations
Closure Report: Allegations of bias due to Complainant’s disability
Docket Number: 20.023
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 2.2
Date of Disposition: 5/10/2021 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical issues found
Closure Report: Allegations of factual errors in rulings, dissatisfaction with the outcome of the litigation
Docket Number: 20.024
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 8/5/21 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, matters for appeal
Closure Report: Allegations of unethical business relationship between Judge and local business, causing Complainant to allege both actual impropriety and the appearance of impropriety.
Docket Number: 20.025
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: Actual Impropriety: Canon 1 Rule1.3, Canon 2 Rules 2.4(B), and Canon 3 Rule 3.11(B)(1)
Appearance of Impropriety: Canon 1 Rule 1.2 and Canon 3 Rule 3.12
Date of Disposition: 2/15/22 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Investigation by Special Counsel, no actual impropriety or appearance of impropriety found.
Closure Report: Allegations of fraudulent court documents posted on Vermont Judiciary website and that the failure to remedy the alleged fraudulent information constitutes misconduct.
Docket Number: 20.026
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 6/28/21 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no misconduct found.
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with the outcome of the litigation.
Docket Number: 20.027
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 9/15/21 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, matters for appeal
Closure Report: Non-specific allegations which failed to identify any unethical conduct or specific Judge.
Docket Number: 20.028
Judge Name: Confidential
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 9/15/22 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no specific information necessary for the Board to review.
Closure Report: (1) The judge was not hearing the case fairly and always ruling for the opposing party; (2) the judge did not listen to Complainant’s evidence; and (3) the judge laughed at Complainant when Complainant asked for a restraining order.
Docket Number: 19.001
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: February 26, 2019 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no violations of Canon found
Closure Report: Judge did not allow Complainant to properly defend the allegations because cross-examination and argument was not allowed
Docket Number: 19.002
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 2(A): A judge should respect and comply with the law and shall act at all times in a manner that promotes public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary.
Date of Disposition: October 24, 2019 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no violations of Canon found
Closure Report: Judge did not allow Complainant to properly defend the allegations because cross-examination and argument was not allowed
Docket Number: 19.003
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: October 24, 2019 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no violations of Canon found
Closure Report: Allegations included (1) that the judge did not grant a request to participate by telephone in the first hearing in the relief from abuse case; (2) an implication that the judge should have arranged for Complainant to participate by telephone in the second hearing; (3) that the judge allowed the opposing party to “lie” on the record; and (4) that the judge falsified the transcript because the judge stated that the defendant in the relief from abuse matter was not present at the second hearing.
Docket Number: 19.004
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: February 26, 2019 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no violations of Canon found
Closure Report: Disagreement with rulings and allegations of discourteous treatment
Docket Number: 19.005
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(4) A judge should be patient, dignified and courteous to litigants…
Date of Disposition: October 24, 2019 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: None, complaint is against a Sheriff
Docket Number: 19.006
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None alleged, complaint is against a Sheriff
Date of Disposition: March 26, 2019 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed, complaint not under Board jurisdiction
Closure Report: Allegations of poor treatment of attorneys and staff.
Docket Number: 19.007
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 1, Rule 1.2, Canon 2, Rule 2.2, Canon 2, Rule 2.4(B & C)
Date of Disposition: October 2, 2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Non-public Written Warning
Closure Report: Allegations that the judge did not comply with the law, that there were ex-parte communications and the Judge's courtroom demeanor and "arrogance" were a violation of the Canons.
Docket Number: 19.008
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: 1A, 2A and 3B(7).
Date of Disposition: July 18, 2019 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal and no violations of Canons found.
Closure Report: Complaints regarding outcome of litigation
Docket Number: 19.009
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated.
Date of Disposition: June 7, 2019 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no specific information necessary for the Board to review given, issues were for appeal
Closure Report: Allegations of indifference to circumstances of the parties and disagreement with rulings.
Docket Number: 19.010
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(4) A judge should be patient, dignified and courteous to litigants…
Date of Disposition: October 24, 2019 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal and no violations of Canons found.
Closure Report: Allegations of unprofessional conduct and disagreement with rulings.
Docket Number: 19.011
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 2(A): A judge should respect and comply with the law and shall act at all times in a manner that promotes public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary.
Date of Disposition: December 10, 2019 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no violations of canons found
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with rulings.
Docket Number: 19.012
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: February 27, 2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with the pace and the outcome of the litigation
Docket Number: 19.013
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: September 19, 2019 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Allegations of poor treatment of attorneys and staff.
Docket Number: 19.014
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 1, Rule 1.2, Canon 2, Rule 2.2, Canon 2, Rule 2.4(B & C)
Date of Disposition: October 2, 2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Non public written warning issued
Closure Report: Allegations of bias and disagreement with rulings
Docket Number: 19.015
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(5)
Date of Disposition: October 24, 2019(Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Allegations of bias and disagreement with rulings
Docket Number: 19.016
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(5)
Date of Disposition: September 20, 2019 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Complaint is about a State's Attorney
Docket Number: 19.017
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: June 21, 2019 (Dismissed)
Closure Report: Allegations against persons not under the jurisdiction of this Board.
Docket Number: 19.018
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: December 10, 2019 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, individuals not under the jurisdiction of this Board
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with the course of the litigation
Docket Number: 19.020
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: February 27, 2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with rulings.
Docket Number: 19.021
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: December 10, 2019 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Complaints of unfairly weighing evidence, which is a matter for appeal.
Docket Number: 19.022
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: March 31, 2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Allegations that the judge should have recused from the case.
Docket Number: 19.023
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 2.2, 2.4, and/or Rule 2.11
Date of Disposition: March 31, 2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with rulings.
Docket Number: 19.024
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: February 24, 2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, matters for appeal
Closure Report: Non-specific allegation with failed to identify the unethical conduct or any specific judge.
Docket Number: 19.025
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: February 24, 2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, unspecified allegqations against unnamed judge
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with rulings.
Docket Number: 19.027
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: February 27, 2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Allegations of bias, lacking impartiality, showing impatience, and disagreement with rulings.
Docket Number: 19.028
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 1, Rule 1.2, Canon 2, Rule 2.2, Canon 2, Rule 2.3(A)
Date of Disposition: June 29, 2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found and issues for appeal
Closure Report: Allegations of bias
Docket Number: 19.029
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 2, Rule 2.3
Date of Disposition: June 29, 2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with rulings.
Docket Number: 19.030
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: June 29, 2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with rulings.
Docket Number: 19.031(a)
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: June 29, 2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Dissatisfaction with rulings.
Docket Number: 19.031(b)
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: June 29, 2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Allegations of bias, legal error, denial of Complainant's right to be heard, unfair treatment
Docket Number: 19.032
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 2(A), Canon 3(B)
Date of Disposition: November 24, 2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Non-public Written Warning
Closure Report: Allegations against persons not under the jurisdiction of this Board.
Docket Number: 19.033
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: December 10, 2019 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, individuals not under the jurisdiction of this Board
Closure Report: Disagreement with rulings.
Docket Number: 19.034
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: September 16, 2020 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Judge did not allow a police officer to amend a violation at Judicial Bureau Hearing.
Failure to be patient and dignified in manner.
Docket Number: 17.010
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(2), Canon 3(B)(4)
Date of Disposition: 7/20/2018 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Investigation, no ethical violation found
Closure Report: Disagreement with rulings.
Alleges bias in formulating jury instructions, not knowing specific law
Docket Number: 18.001
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 2A, 3(B)(2), 3(B)(8)
Date of Disposition: 10/9/2018 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, Complainant did not understand Court Procedure
Closure Report: Complaint with ruling regarding deposition of a witness
Docket Number: 18.002
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 10/9/2018 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Complaint is mainly regarding attorneys, and about Judge's actions as an attorney prior to becoming a Judge; events complained of are beyond the 3-year statute of limitations for Board Action
Docket Number: 18.003
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 5/14/2018 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, Statute of Limitations
Closure Report: Complaint includes complaint about an attorney, and issues of duress in pleading, also contains complaints about how laws are enforced.
Docket Number: 18.004
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(4)
Date of Disposition: 10/8/2018 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Bias in hearings and intimidation in a ruling
Docket Number: 18.005
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(4) and Canon 3(B)(5)
Date of Disposition: 10/8/2018 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal and no ethical violation found
Closure Report: Bias against a person with a mental illness, failure to dispose of judicial matters in a timely manner
Docket Number: 18.006
Judge Name: Anonymous (a)
Anonymous (b)
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(5); Canon 3(B)(8) and Canon 3(B)(7)
Date of Disposition: (a) 8/1/18 (Dismissed)
(b) 10/10/18 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: 18.006(a) withdrawn voluntarily; 18.006(b) Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Judge not responding to request for Petition to Access Public Records
Docket Number: 18.007
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 9/7/2018 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, Complainant did not understand Court Procedure
Closure Report: Failure to comply with the law, not disposing of judicial matters promptly, bias, partiality to Guardian's attorney
Docket Number: 18.008
Judge Name: Hon. Bernard Lewis (Ret.)
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(8), failure to dispose of judicial matters promptly, eficiently and fairly
Date of Disposition: October 24, 2019 (Closed)
Closure Summary: Stipulated Complaint and Public Reprimand
Closure Report: Felt he and his child were not treated equally due to language and racial issues
Docket Number: 18.009
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(5)
Date of Disposition: 10/31/2018 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Not being timely with an eviction procedure, bias toward tenants
Docket Number: 18.010
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 10/5/2018 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Voluntarily withdrawn during Initial Inquiry
Closure Report: This is a request for documents necessary to represent himself in court and a complaint about his attorneys
Docket Number: 18.011
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 9/7/2018 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no specific information for the Board to review given
Closure Report: Misapplying the law, Complaint about an attorney and that the judges did not report attorney to the PRB
Docket Number: 18.012
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canons 1(A), 2(A), 3(B)(2)
Date of Disposition: 8/8/2018 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Racial bias, prejudice
Docket Number: 18.013
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(5)
Date of Disposition: 8/10/2018 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Disagreement with rulings, issues for appeal
Docket Number: 18.014
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 10/17/2018 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Disagreement with rulings on admissiblity of testimony and documents. Complaints about the prosecutor and the police officer
Docket Number: 18.015
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 10/17/2018 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Complaint was the Judge was biased due to Complainant's race. There were also allegations regarding the Judge's handwriting
Docket Number: 18.016
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(5)
Date of Disposition: 10/17/2018 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Complaint is regarding a court clerk, not under our jurisdiction
Docket Number: 18.017
Judge Name: None
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 6/12/2018 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, allegations against persons not under the jurisdiction of this Board
Closure Report: Judge rescheduled hearing over objection
Docket Number: 18.018
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 2A, 3B(8)
Date of Disposition: 1/7/2019 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Issuing arrest warrants in civil matters
Docket Number: 18.019
Judge Name: Hon. Roy C. Vance (Ret.)
Canon Involved: Canons 2(A), 3(B)(2), and 3(B)(8)
Date of Disposition: September 6, 2019 (Closed, Public Reprimand Issued)
Closure Summary: Stipulated Formal Complaint and Public Reprimand issued.
Closure Report: Alleges Judge hung up on her. Additional information was requested and received, but additional complaints were about procedures and individulals not under the jurisdiction of the Board.
Docket Number: 18.020
Judge Name: No judge identified
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(4)
Date of Disposition: 8/30/18 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Complaint about a detective in the Attorney General's office
Docket Number: 18.021
Judge Name: No judge identified
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 8/31/2018 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, allegations against persons not under the jurisdiction of this Board
Closure Report: Alleges bias in favor of business; taking too long to rule
Docket Number: 18.023
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(5) and Canon 3B(8)
Date of Disposition: 10/31/2018 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found.
Closure Report: Complaint is in regard to an attorney
Docket Number: 18.025
Judge Name: No judge identified
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 8/31/18 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, allegations against persons not under the jurisdiction of this Board
Closure Report: Complaint regards entire court process and delay
Docket Number: 18.026
Judge Name: No judge identified
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 11/2/2018 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, allegations against persons not under the jurisdiction of this Board
Closure Report: Bias against Complainant due to disability, retaliation and ex-parte communications with opposing party
Docket Number: 18.027
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3B(5); 3B(4); and 3B(7).
Date of Disposition: February 25, 2019
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no violations of Canon found
Closure Report: Complaint is in regard to legal issues
Docket Number: 18.028
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 1/10/2019 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Judge used his personal ideologies to discard a contract
Docket Number: 18.029
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3B(5)
Date of Disposition: 1/10/2019 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Allegations included lack of impartiality, refusal to continue a hearing, backdating an Order, possible ex-parte communications, dissatisfaction with rulings.
Docket Number: 18.030a
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 2A, 2B, 3B(7).
Date of Disposition: February 25, 2019
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found and issues for appeal
Closure Report: Allegations included unfair treatment and possible ex-parte communications
Docket Number: 18.030b
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 2A, 2B, 3B(7)
Date of Disposition: February 25, 2019
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Bias due to Complainant's religion
Docket Number: 18.031
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3B(5)
Date of Disposition: 1/10/2019 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violation found
Closure Report: Disagreement over rulings, exact same allegations that had been dismissed in 2016 and 2017, Civil Court rulings also upheld by the Vermont Supreme Court
Docket Number: 18.032
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 1/10/2019 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, res judicata (ajudicated by a competent court and may not be pursued further by the same parties).
Closure Report: Alleged conflict of interest in facing same judge as his friend was facing
Docket Number: 18.033
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None cited
Date of Disposition: February 19, 2019
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no violations of Canon found
Closure Report: Alleged the Judge did not afford Complainant the opportunity to speak or present evidence; that the judge "ranted" and "had a tantrum" during sentencing; bias
Docket Number: 18.034(a)
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: 3B(4) and Canon 3B(7)
Date of Disposition: February 25, 2019
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no violations of Canon found
Closure Report: Alleged the judge allowed defective evidence to be used, and bias.
Docket Number: 18.034(b)
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: 3B(5)
Date of Disposition: February 25, 2019
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, matters for appeal, and no violations of Canons found.
Closure Report: This Complaint is the result of non-specific allegation which failed to identify the unethical conduct or any specific Judge. The focus of the Complaint was an allegation regarding non-judicial police and Department for Children and Family employees.
Docket Number: 13.027
Judge Name: None
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 5/17/2017 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: This Complaint was a request to reopen the investigation of a matter dismissed in 2015. The focus of the Complaint was dissatisfaction with rulings in a family court matter.
Docket Number: 15.014
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 9/12/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed Statute of Limitations
Closure Report: Breach of fiduciary obligations, lack of candor, including when testifying under oath, multiple actions related to funds properly belonging to the estate of his aunt.
Docket Number: 16.004
Judge Name: Paul Kane
Canon Involved: Violation of Canon 1, 2A, 4A(2), 5B(2)
Date of Disposition: 5/24/2017
Closure Summary: Formal Complaint, hearing, removal from bench, inability to ever serve as an Assistant Judge
Closure Report: This Complaint stems from probate matters in which the Respondent Judge presided and an attorney was disciplined for ethical violations. The allegations included questions of whether the matters were handled with the required expediency, if “high standards of conduct” were enforced and if there was proper oversight by the Court. A Written Warning was issued to the Judge after Investigation by Special Counsel
Docket Number: 16.030
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 1, 3(B)(8) and 3(D)(2)
Date of Disposition: 6/13/2017 (Dismissed, Written Warning Issued)
Closure Summary: Dismissed, Written Warning Issued
Closure Report: This Complaint is the result of a misunderstanding of actions taken by the Judge after a hearing in which one of the attorneys displayed signs of being ill.
Docket Number: 16.032
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(3 ), 3(B)(4) and 3(B)(7)
Date of Disposition: 7/20/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: This Complaint is the result of an arrest warrant being issued in a traffic complaint appeal.
Docket Number: 16.036
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(2)
Date of Disposition: 9/13/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, factors for discipline not present
Closure Report: Complanant alleged Judge was not timely releasing escrowed funds; During the pendency of the Complaint the funds were released and the Complaint was withdrawn
Docket Number: 16.039
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(8)
Date of Disposition: 2/27/2017 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: This Complaint is the result the Complainant being dissatisfied with the manner in which child support is calculated and stated that the Judge showed bias against Complainant.
Docket Number: 16.040
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(5)
Date of Disposition: 5/17/2017 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complainant inquired if a violation of the Judicial Conduct Board Rules occurred when a Judge failed to issue a ruling in 3 months without other any specific information. The Complainant was given 30 days to supplement his complaint with specific information but failed to do so.
Docket Number: 17.001
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 3/1/2017 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: The Complaint included allegations that, in an appeal from a small claims matter, the Judge would not recuse from the matter. Complainant did not know that an appeal is heard by a different judge than in the original trial. Complainant was notified of this fact and given 30 days to suplement his complaint, which he did not do.
Docket Number: 17.002
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 3/6/2017 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complainant questions the authenticity of the signature of the Judge on orders and alleges bias or prejudice.
Docket Number: 17.003
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3B(5)
Date of Disposition: 5/17/2017 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint against attorney not under the jurisdiction of the Judicial Conduct Board
Docket Number: 17.004
Judge Name: None
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 3/6/2017 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: This Complaint is the result of non-specific allegations which failed to identify the unethical conduct or any specific Judge. The focus of the Complaint was an allegation regarding non-judicial police and Department for Children and Family employees.
Docket Number: 17.005
Judge Name: None
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 5/17/2017 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complainant expresses dissatisfaction with the outcome of the litigation, which is an appellate matter not under the jurisdiction of the Board
Docket Number: 17.006
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 5/17/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: This Complaint is based on the Complainant’s disagreement with the Judge’s rulings regarding discovery and depositions in a civil litigation matter.
Docket Number: 17.007
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 2(A)
Date of Disposition: 5/17/2017 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: This Complaint is based on disagreement with the Judge’s rulings regarding a son which is an appellate Issue. Docket number identified was from 2008
Docket Number: 17.008
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 9/19/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry Statute of Limitations
Closure Report: Complaint is regarding various issues surrounding arrest and conviction of her son, probation issues, complaints about police officers and school officials. The allegations wer not within the jurisdiction of the Board.
Docket Number: 17.009
Judge Name: None
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 5/17/2017 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: This Complaint is the result of an allegation that the Judge failed to follow Department of Corrections policy in an Order issued
Docket Number: 17.011
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 5/17/2017 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: This Complaint is the result of Complainant's view that the Judge was not prepared for the trial because the Judge asked questions during the trial. Complainant also felt a post-trial status conference was handled inappropriately.
Docket Number: 17.012
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3B(2), 3B(7), 3B(7)(d) and 3B(8)
Date of Disposition: 6/17/2017 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: This Complaint is the result of the Complainant’s view that the Judge showed bias, that the Judge did not recuse from a number of matters after motions for recusal were made; and the Judge denied certain motions despite the law.
Docket Number: 17.013
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3B(5)-Bias; Canon 3(5); Canon 4A(1) and (3)
Date of Disposition: 6/14/2017 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: This complaint asserts allegations against an attorney, and dissatisfaction with rulings in a family court matter.
Docket Number: 17.014
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 9/12/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal, and no ethical violations found.
Closure Report: This Complaint is the result of a Post-Conviction Relief matter, with allegations that the Judge did not allow for an extension of time for the Complainant to search for additional records.
Docket Number: 17.015
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 2(A)
Date of Disposition: 5/17/2017 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint against a Guardian Ad Litem
Docket Number: 17.016
Judge Name: None
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 5/17/2017 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: This Complaint is the result of disagreement with a Judge’s rulings and with denial of additional time to conduct discovery.
Docket Number: 17.017
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(7)
Date of Disposition: 9/20/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, disagreement with rulings
Closure Report: This Complaint is the result of dissatisfaction with the decisions of a judge in a civil matter.
Docket Number: 17.018
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 2(A)
Date of Disposition: 9/20/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: This Complaint stems from dissatisfaction with the conduct of a trial from more than 8 years ago.
Docket Number: 17.019
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 9/19/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, Statute of Limitations
Closure Report: This Complaint stems from dissatisfaction with the outcome of litigation and issues in the Complaint that are properly directed to an appellate court.
Docket Number: 17.020
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 9/20/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Complaint, disagreement with RFA Order
Docket Number: 17.021
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 9/20/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no specific judge or ethical violation alleged
Closure Report: Alleges judge violated Vermont Rules of Professional Conduct 8.1 and 8.4(b), by giving false statements
Docket Number: 17.022
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canons 3B(5), 3B(8)
Date of Disposition: 9/27/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, disagreement with rulings
Closure Report: Alleges Judge used bullying and threats to intimidate and forced complainant to give physical address to stalker
Docket Number: 17.023
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(4) and 3(B)(5)
Date of Disposition: 12/18/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, Conduct did not rise to the level of a sanctionable offense, but Judge was alerted that the alleged conduct might rise to the level of actionable if a pattern is shown, non-public written warning issued
Closure Report: Alleged Bias due to the opposing party previously working for the Court
Docket Number: 17.024
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 2(B) Canon 3B(8) Canon 3E(1)
Date of Disposition: 12/12/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Non specific complaint not citing to any violation of the VT Code of Judicial Conduct.
Docket Number: 17.025
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 9/20/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, disagreement with rulings, and did not identify any specific judge
Closure Report: Non specific complaint about the State's Attorney re-filing charges
Docket Number: 17.026
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 9/20/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no specific judge or ethical violation alleged
Closure Report: Complaint the result of non-specific allegations which failed to identify the unethical conduct alleged. The focus of the Complaint was allegations about a law firm with just a passing reference to a Judge
Docket Number: 17.027
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 9/12/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, allegations about persons not under the jurisdiction of the Board with only a passing reference to a judge
Closure Report: This complaint comes about due to a business relationship between complainant and the Judge. Complainant alleges the Judge used the office to sway another judge and that the judge sold his property without due process
Docket Number: 17.028
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 1 and Canon 2
Date of Disposition: 3/16/2018
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Investigation, non-public written warning issued
Closure Report: Disagreement with Judge's rulings
Docket Number: 17.029
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 9/8/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Allegations are issues for appeal
Docket Number: 17.030
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 12/12/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Allowing flawed evidence and hearsay, wrongfully ruling complainant was incompetent to stand trial, not allowing complainant to make statement.
Docket Number: 17.031
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 11/13/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Allegations included taking too long to rule on a motion, denying speedy trial
Docket Number: 17.032
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(8)
Date of Disposition: 11/16/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal and no ethical violation found
Closure Report: Alleged bias, poor treatment of Complainant
Docket Number: 17.033
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(4)
Date of Disposition: 12/12/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Bias against complainant, not allowing complainant to talk during hearing
Docket Number: 17.034
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(5)
Date of Disposition: 12/12/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal and no ethical violation found
Closure Report: Complains of issues in a 2009 case.
Docket Number: 17.035
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(4) ; and 3(B)(5)
Date of Disposition: 12/12/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, Statute of Limitations
Closure Report: Judge did not recuse himself
Docket Number: 17.036
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 2(A), 3(B)(1), 3(B)(5)
Date of Disposition: 8/31/2018
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Investigation, no ethical violation found
Closure Report: Disagreed with evidence allowed in trial and alleged inappropriate comments
Docket Number: 17.037
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 1 and 3
Date of Disposition: 12/12/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal, and complainant did not understand court proceedings
Closure Report: Advising a judgment debtor that he/she does not have to comply with a judgment order, which violated Canon 2A, "acting at all times in a manner that promotes …" partiality to debtors, not being guided by established legal precedents
Docket Number: 17.038
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 1A, Canon 3(B) (4) ; and 3(B)(5)
Date of Disposition: 12/15/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Allegations were regarding matters more than 3 years ago, claims of non-recusal
Docket Number: 17.039
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(4) ; and 3(B)(5)
Date of Disposition: 12/12/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, Statute of Limitations
Closure Report: Disagreement with Judge's rulings
Docket Number: 17.040
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 1(A); Canon 3(B)(4); and 3(B)(5)
Date of Disposition: 12/15/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Complaint against DMV
Docket Number: 17.041
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 10/12/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, allegations about persons not under the jurisdiction of the Board
Closure Report: Complaint that judge "forced" a guilty plea, issues for appeal
Docket Number: 17.042
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 12/12/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Releasing a convicted person after sentencing and not immediately taking person into custody.
Docket Number: 17.043
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 11/16/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: Alleged the Judge "rude and nasty", discrimination due to LGBTQ status
Docket Number: 17.044
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 1(A) and 2(B)(4) and (5)
Date of Disposition: 5/14/2018
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, no ethical violations found
Closure Report: Clerk rude and discrimination due to LGBTQ status
Docket Number: 17.045
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 12/14/2017
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, allegations against persons not under the jurisdiction of the Board
Closure Report: Complaint discusses matters that are issues for appeal, including requesting the Board intervene and re-schedule a hearing he never received notice.
Docket Number: 17.046
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 5/14/2018
Closure Summary: Dismissed after Initial Inquiry, issues for appeal
Closure Report: This Complaint is the result of a Family Division hearing. Complainant disagreed with the Judge’s rulings, which are properly issues for appeal.
Docket Number: 16.031
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)
Date of Disposition: 12/22/16
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: This Complaint is the result of a guardianship matter in which the Complainant disagrees with ruling of the Judge. These are issues for appeal.
Docket Number: 16.033
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 12/22/16
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: This Complaint was not directed toward a Judge, but toward a court clerk over whom the Board has no jurisdiction. The Complainant was given 30 days to supplement but failed to do so.
Docket Number: 16.034
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 12/22/16
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: This Complaint alleges a Judge took too long to issue a decision. An initial investigation was conducted and the matter was very complicated and the Judge’s decision was very detailed. The Board determined the Complaint was unfounded
Docket Number: 16.035
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(8)
Date of Disposition: 12/22/16
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: The Complaint asserts non specific allegations and failed to identify the unethical conduct or any specific Judge. Complainant was given 30 days to supplement the filing with specific information but failed to do so.
Docket Number: 16.037
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 12/22/16
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: The Complaint asserts non specific allegations and failed to identify the unethical conduct or any specific Judge. Allegations were made about attorneys and an estate administrator. Complainant was given 30 days to supplement the filing with specific information about a person under the jurisdiction of the Board but failed to do so.
Docket Number: 16.038
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 12/22/16
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complainant alleged judge issued an order in a family court case after the judge had already decided to recuse himself. Complaint was investigated by Special Counsel and the Board entered into a Deferred Discipline Agreement with judge. Terms completed.
Docket Number: 14.036
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canons 3(B)(1) and 3(E)(1)
Date of Disposition: October 5, 2016 (Deferred Discipline Agreement/Terms Successfully Completed/Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Deferred Discipline Agreement/Terms Successfully Completed/Dismissed
Closure Report: Both complaints involve the same matters; a Relief from Abuse Order and a criminal trial. Complainant alleged the Judge was biased.
Docket Number: 16.001 and 16.009
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3
Date of Disposition: 7/12/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint is the result of an interested party's unhappiness with the results of a contested zoning matter.
Docket Number: 16.002
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(5)
Date of Disposition: 2/26/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint is the result of Complainant's unhappiness with the results of a foreclosure action. The Complainants allege bias and potential disqualification of the Judge.
Docket Number: 16.003
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canons 3(B)(5) and 3(E)(1)
Date of Disposition: 2/24/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint came to the Board as a result of Complainant's unhappiness with a Judge's decision. There are no allegations of misconduct; rather, the allegations are against an attorney and the Department of Children and Families
Docket Number: 16.005
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 7/12/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint is the result of Complainant's unhappiness with the merits of a Trial Court Judge's decision, and with the entire Supreme Court which upheld the decision on appeal.
Docket Number: 16.006
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canons 1, 2(A), 3(B), 2, 5, 6, and 8.
Date of Disposition: 7/12/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint came before the Board due to Complainants' belief that the Judge was biased from an unrelated matter and, therefore, intentionally made an error. The Trial Court ruling was subsequently reversed on appeal.
Docket Number: 16.007
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(5)
Date of Disposition: 7/12/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint is the result of Complainant's unhappiness with the Judge in a contested divorce matter.
Docket Number: 16.008
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(E)(1)(b)
Date of Disposition: 7/12/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Both complaints involve the same matters; a Relief from Abuse Order and a criminal trial. Complainant alleged the Judge was biased.
Docket Number: 16.009 and 16.001
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3
Date of Disposition: 7/12/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint is a family court matter. Complainant alleged that service of a hearing notice was not perfected.
Docket Number: 16.010
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(7)
Date of Disposition: 9/27/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint is brought against two judges and other parties over whom the Judicial Conduct Board has no jurisdiction. See also 15.032 for companion complaint.
Docket Number: 16.011
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canons 2 and 3 and A.O. 10 Preamble
Date of Disposition: 7/6/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complainant's second complaint to the Board concerning her unhappiness with the Judges in a long running foreclosure matter.
Docket Number: 16.012
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(E)(1)
Date of Disposition: 7/12/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint alleges misconduct by a mediator. This Board does not have jurisdiction over mediators.
Docket Number: 16.013
Judge Name: Not applicable
Canon Involved: None
Date of Disposition: 4/27/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint is the result of Complainant's unhappiness with rulings in a criminal matter and with his attorney.
Docket Number: 16.014
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 7/12/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint is the result of Complainant's unhappiness with various Judges in a foreclosure action. No ethical allegations were made.
Docket Number: 16.015
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 7/12/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint arose out of Complainant's unhappiness with the Judge's ruling in a matter involving the tax exempt status of real estate.
Docket Number: 16.016
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 7/12/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint is the result of a long standing, litigated Will contest, the outcome of which was upheld on appeal.
Docket Number: 16.017
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 7/12/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint is the result of Complainant's unhappiness with the Judge who presided over a small claims matter. An allegation was made that the Judge did not act in a timely fashion.
Docket Number: 16.018
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(8)
Date of Disposition: 7/12/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint is the result of a small claims court landlord/tenant dispute. Complainant alleged the Judge was disrespectful and prejudiced.
Docket Number: 16.019
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(4)
Date of Disposition: 9/27/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complainant alleged the Judge allowed most but not all of his requests for accommodation and that the Judge acted out of religious bias.
Docket Number: 16.020
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(4) and (5)
Date of Disposition: 9/27/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint is a probate court matter involved three estranged siblings in which the Judge appointed a disinterested Administrator.
Docket Number: 16.021
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 9/27/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint arose out of Complainant's unhappiness with the Judge's rulings in a matter involving removal of personal property.
Docket Number: 16.022
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 8/3/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint concerns Complainant's unhappiness with a Supreme Court ruling denying post-conviction relief.
Docket Number: 16.023
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 9/27/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint arose out of a divorce proceeding. Complainant alleges the Judge took too long to issue an Order.
Docket Number: 16.024
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(8)
Date of Disposition: 9/27/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint arose out of Complainant's unhappiness with his criminal trial. Various allegations against the Judge were made including delay of the trial caused by Complainant's multiple requests for new counsel.
Docket Number: 16.025
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(8) and 3(B)(5)
Date of Disposition: 9/27/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint came to the Board as a result of Complainant's unhappiness with a Judge's decision in a criminal matter. There are no allegations of ethical misconduct; rather, the allegations are against a state's attorney and an attorney.
Docket Number: 16.026
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 9/27/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint arose out of Complainant's uhappiness with the outcome of a foreclosure action.
Docket Number: 16.027
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 10/7/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complainant is unhappy with the results in his son's divorce matter.
Docket Number: 16.028
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: None implicated
Date of Disposition: 9/27/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report: Complaint came to the Board as a result of an attorney's unhappiness with a Judge during a drug trafficking hearing. The allegations involve alleged racial bias.
Docket Number: 16.029
Judge Name: Anonymous
Canon Involved: Canon 3(B)(5)
Date of Disposition: 10/5/2016 (Dismissed)
Closure Summary: Dismissed
Closure Report | Docket Number | Judge Name | Canon Involved | Date of Disposition | Closure Summary |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Multiple Cases Over an Unknown Period of Time Complain of Generalized Bias | 12.001 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(5) | 8/20/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Multiple Cases Over an Unknown Period of Time Complain of Generalized Bias | 12.002 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(5) | 8/20/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Multiple Cases Over an Unknown Period of Time Complain of Generalized Bias | 12.003 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(5) | 8/20/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Multiple Cases Over an Unknown Period of Time Complain of Generalized Bias | 12.004 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(5) | 8/20/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Multiple Cases Over an Unknown Period of Time Complain of Generalized Bias | 12.005 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(5) | 8/20/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Multiple Cases Over an Unknown Period of Time Complain of Generalized Bias | 12.006 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(5) | 8/20/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Allegations of Judicial Bias along with Allegations of Lawyer Misconduct | 12.007 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(5) | 3/16/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Dissatisfaction with Judge’s Ruling Rather than an Ethical Complaint | 12.008 | Anonymous | N/A Appellate Issues Only | 3/16/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Dissatisfaction with Outcome of Judicial Conduct Board Hearing | 12.009 | Anonymous | A.O. 10, Preamble [3] Canon 2 Canon 3(B)(5), (7), (8) & (9) Canon 3(E) Canon 3(F) | 11/20/2012 (Dismissed; Lack of Jurisdiction) | Lack of Jurisdiction |
Allegations of Judicial Bias | 12.010 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(5) | 6/13/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Allegation of Excessive Charges in Criminal Complaint | 12.011 | Anonymous | No Canons alleged | 3/16/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Allegation of Being Treated Unfairly | 12.014 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(5) | 6/13/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Allegation of Judicial Bias | 12.015 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(5) | 6/13/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Allegation of Improper Service of Notice of Hearing | 12.016 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(8) | 6/13/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
General Consensus of Inmates Who Apparently Have Been in Front of the Same Judge in Multiple Cases over an Unknown Period of Time | 12.017 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(5) | 6/13/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Judge Unfair to Pro Se Litigants | 12.018 | Anonymous | Canons 2(A) Canon 3(B)(2), (5), (6), (7) & (8) Canon 3(D)(2) Canon 3(E) | 8/20/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Dissatisfaction with Judge’s Refusal to Lift No Contact Order | 12.019 | Anonymous | Canons 3(B)(4) and (5) | 6/13/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Dissatisfaction with Judge’s Order | 12.020 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(7) | 6/13/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Allegation of Judge’s Delay in Issuing an Order | 12.021 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(8) | 6/13/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Allegations of Substantive Error Rather than Judicial Misconduct | 12.022 | Anonymous | Canons 3(B)(2), (4) & (5) | 6/13/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Allegations that the Appellate Court Misconstrued the Case Records | 12.023 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(2) | 6/1/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Allegations of Substantive Error Rather than Judicial Misconduct | 12.024 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(2) | 8/20/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Allegations the Judge Acted Unethically | 12.025 | Anonymous | Canons 3(B)(4) & (8) | 8/20/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Allegations of Substantive Error Rather than Judicial Misconduct | 12.026 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(2) | 8/20/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Allegation of Racial Profiling | 12.027 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(5) | 6/20/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Lack of Decipherable Information in Complaint | 12.028 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(8) | 8/20/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Dissatisfaction with Results of Trial in Civil Matter | 12.029 | Anonymous | Canon 3 | 8/21/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Dissatisfaction with Results of Small Claims Hearing | 12.030 | Anonymous | Canon 3 in general & Canon 3(B)(8) | 8/20/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Allegations the Judge Prolonged the Pretrial Detention Period | 12.031 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(8) | 8/20/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Allegations of Substantive Error Rather than Judicial Misconduct | 12.032 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(5) | 8/20/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Allegations Against Complainant’s Attorney and the Judicial System in General | 12.033 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B) | 8/20/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Dissatisfaction with Rulings in Various Matters in Family Court | 12.034 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B) | 9/25/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Allegations of Bias Based on Adverse Rulings | 12.035 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(4) | 9/25/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Allegations of Cruel and Unprofessional Behavior During Contested Probate Matter | 12.036 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(4) | 9/25/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Allegations of Order Not Issued Timely | 12.037 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(8) | 9/7/2012 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Closure Report | Docket Number | Judge Name | Canon Involved | Date of Disposition | Closure Summary |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Judicial Demeanor and Real Property Ownership | 08.056, 10.004, 10.006 | Honorable Mark J. Keller | Canon 4 Canon 4(D) Canon 3(B)(4); (E) (F) | 2/6/2011 (Public Reprimand) | Judge reprimanded for inappropriate demeanor and ineffective disclosure of building ownership with lawyer tenants |
Judicial Demeanor and Real Property Ownership | 09.010, 09.031, 09.039 | Honorable Mark J. Keller | Canon 4; Canon 4(D) Canon 3(B)(4); (E) (F) | 2/6/2011 (Public Reprimand) | Judge reprimanded for inappropriate demeanor and ineffective disclosure of building ownership with lawyer tenants |
Judicial Demeanor and Real Property Ownership | 10.006 | Honorable Mark J. Keller | Canon 4; Canon 4(D) Canon 3(B)(4); (E) (F) | 2/6/2011 (Public Reprimand) | Judge reprimanded for inappropriate demeanor and ineffective disclosure of building ownership with lawyer tenants |
Allegations of Judicial Misconduct on a Denial of the Request for a Temporary Restraining Order | 11.019 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(4) | 6/22/2011 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Allegations of Ethical Impropriety | 11.021 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(4) | 6/22/2011 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Substantive Decisions Rather Than Ethical Allegations | 11.022 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(4) | 6/22/2011 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Judicial Bias, Timeliness in Issuing a Decision | 11.024 | Anonymous | Canon 3(B)(5) Canon 3(B)(8) Canon 2 | 6/22/2011 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Attorney Issues Rather Than Judicial Issues | 11.025 | Anonymous | None | 6/22/2011 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Appellate Review Issues Rather Than Judicial Issues | 11.026 | Anonymous | None | 6/21/2011 (Dismissed) | Dismissed |
Closure Report | Docket Number | Judge Name | Canon Involved | Date of Disposition | Closure Summary |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Allegations of failing to act in a manner consistent with the integrity of the Judiciary | 06.036 | Assistant Judge William Boardman | Canon 1 Canon 2 Canon 3 Canon 4 Canon 5 | 5/13/2008 (Suspension for Six Months) | Assistant Judge Boardman suspended for six months. |