Name: Hal D. Murtland
Title: Judge
Court: Tacoma Municipal Court
County: Pierce
Discipline: Admonishment
Method of Resolution: Stipulation
Discipline Date: 02/17/1987
Canons Violated:1, 2(A), 7(B)(1)(a), 7(B)(2)
Summary: Municipal Court Judge Murtland directly and personally solicited support from attorneys and law enforcement officers during his campaign for reelection. Judge Murtland's contacts included both telephone calls and personal contacts at various social gatherings and in and around the courthouse, including his chambers. The Commission determined that Judge Murtland violated Canons 1, 2A, 7B(1)(a) and 7B(1)(b) of the Code of Judicial Conduct. A Public admonishment was imposed.
Case Documents Available:
Letter of Admonishment filed 2/17/1987.