CJC - Commission on Judicial Conduct for the State of Washington

In light of Governor Jay Inslee’s coronavirus proclamations (20-05, 20-06 and 20-07) and the World Health Organization’s declaration of a coronavirus global pandemic, the Commission on Judicial Conduct's physical office will be closed or minimally staffed until further notice. To reach the Commission directly, please leave a message at (360) 753-4585 and staff working remotely will try to respond within 24 hours during business days. The Commission will continue to accept complaints online via our website. We appreciate your patience as we take measures to safeguard the health and safety of the public and staff.
Commission Meetings
Commission's rules of procedures, proposed changes, and rules hearings.

In re Darvin Zimmerman (CJC No. 10260-F-193) Third Amended Notice of Fact-Finding Hearing filed June 27, 2022.
In re Virginia Amato (CJC No. 10627-F-199): Stipulation, Agreement and Order of Admonishment filed June 24, 2022.
In re Jenifer Howson (CJC No. 10466-F-201): Stipulation, Agreement and Order of Admonishment filed June 24, 2022.
In re Steve Dixon (CJC No. 10533-F-196): Stipulation, Agreement and Order of of Admonishment filed June 24, 2022.
In re Debra Burchett (CJC No. 10535-F-194): Stipulation, Agreement and Order of Censure and Recommendation of Suspension filed May 31, 2022.

The Commission now offers the option to file your complaint on-line.
2019 Annual Report is available for download.
Judicial Officers: Please note that the Commission on Judicial Conduct is not the ethics advisory body for state judicial officers.
Advisory opinions may be researched and solicited from the Ethics Advisory Committee. Additional ethics and law related links may also be found on our resources page.