2001 Docket

COMPLAINTS
	Matters pending on January 1, 2001	179
	Complaints filed	240
	Requests to reopen dismissed complaints	12
TOTAL COMPLAINTS			431

DISPOSITIONS
DISMISSAL
	Complaint withdrawn	7
	Dismissed due to related CJC decision	1
	Insufficient evidence to proceed	17
	Left office due to CJC action in another, unrelated matter	1
	Left office unrelated to CJC action	2
	Legal issues over which the commission has no jurisdiction	92
	No basis to reopen	17
	No violation found	63
	Unsubstantiated	152
SUSTAINMENT
	Admonishment	8*
TOTAL COMPLAINTS DISPOSED*			360
MATTERS PENDING on December 31, 2001			71

INQUIRIES**
	Inquiries filed		676
	Complaints filed as a result of 2001 inquiries	216
	Complaints filed as a result of older inquiries	21

*	Complaint disposition does not always reflect Commission action. Due to multiple complaints against the same judicial officer, a single disposition may dispose of several cases. In addition, due to diverse allegations or more than one judge within the same complaint, complaints may be disposed for more than one reason. In 2001, three cases were disposed with the admonishment of one judicial officer.


**	Inquiries are recorded when individuals contact the Commission about filing a complaint.

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