Name: Jennifer Cruz
Title: Judge
Court: Issaquah Municipal Court
County: King
Discipline: Admonishment
Method of Resolution: Stipulation
Discipline Date: 04/19/2024
Canons Violated:Canon 1: Rules 1.1 and 1.2 Canon 2: Rule 2.8(A) and (B)
Summary: From an agreed statement of facts, Issaquah Municipal Court Part-Time Judge Jennifer Cruz stipulated that she violated Canon 1, Rules 1.1 and 1.2, and Canon 2, Rule 2.8(A) & (B), of the Code of Judicial Conduct. Judge Cruz violated the Code by directing a profane comment at a defendant during an arraignment hearing. Prior to contacting the Commission, Part-Time Judge Cruz indicated her remorse and completed multiple training courses in handling stress and interacting with difficult people. The Commission admonished Judge Cruz and ordered her to promptly read the Code.
Case Documents Available:
Certificate of Completion and Order filed 6/21/2024.
Stipulation, Agreement and Order of Admonishment filed 4/19/2024.