2009 Docket

COMPLAINTS
	Matters pending on January 1, 2009	173
	Complaints filed	320
	Requests to reopen dismissed complaints	39
TOTAL COMPLAINTS			532

DISPOSITIONS
DISMISSAL
	Complaint withdrawn	1
	Dismissed due to related CJC decision	15
	Insufficient evidence to proceed	19
	Lack of jurisdiction	1
	Left office unrelated to CJC action	1
	Legal issues over which commission has no jurisdiction	82
	No basis to reopen	35
	No violation found	65
	Unsubstantiated	134
SUSTAINMENT
	Reprimand	2
	Censure	1
	Censure with suspension recommendation	5*
TOTAL COMPLAINTS DISPOSED*			361
MATTERS PENDING on December 31, 2009			171

INQUIRIES**
	Inquiries filed		660
	Complaints filed as a result of 2009 inquiries	313
	Complaints filed as a result of older inquiries	7

*	Due to multiple complaints against the same judicial officer, a single disposition may dispose of several cases. In 2009 for example, five cases were disposed of with the censure and suspension recommendation of one judicial officer.


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

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