Name: Jenifer Howson
Title: Judge
Court: Skagit Co District Court
County: Skagit
Discipline: Admonishment
Method of Resolution: Stipulation
Discipline Date: 06/24/2022
Canons Violated:Canon 1: Rules 1.1 and 1.2 Canon 2: Rule 2.5
Summary: From an agreed statement of facts, Skagit County District Court Judge Jenifer Howson stipulated that she violated Canon 1, Rules 1.1 and 1.2, and Canon 2, Rule 2.5, of the Code of Judicial Conduct. Judge Howson violated the Code by failing to issue timely decisions in three small claims cases. The Commission admonished Judge Howson and ordered her to promptly review the Code.
Case Documents Available:
Certificate of Completion and Order filed 9/9/2022.
Stipulation, Agreement and Order of Admonishment filed 6/24/2022.