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Case Summary for Complaint # 503


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.

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