Name: Kenneth L. Jorgensen
Title: Judge
Court: Grant County Superior Court
County: Grant
Discipline: Censure
Method of Resolution: Stipulation
Discipline Date: 12/06/1996
Canons Violated:1, 2(A), 2(B), 3(A)(1), 3(A)(4), 3(A)(5), 3(A)(6)
Summary: From an agreed statement of facts, the Commission determined that a Grant County Superior Court judge violated Canons 1, 2(A), 2(B), 3(A)(1), 3(A)(4), 3(A)(5) and 3(A)(6) of the Code of Judicial Conduct when he considered ex parte communications and failed to perform the duties of his office impartially, diligently and competently. The judge agreed to complete a program of education and mentoring. The Commission censured the judge.
Case Documents Available:
Letter of fulfillment filed 5/5/1999.
Stipulation Pursuant to WAC 292-12-020(6) and Washington State Constitution Article IV, Section 31 filed 12/6/1996.
Statement of Charges filed 3/8/1996.