Name: John Henry
Title: Judge
Court: Asotin County Superior Court
County: Asotin
Discipline: Reprimand
Method of Resolution: Stipulation
Discipline Date: 05/14/2010
Canons Violated:1, 2(A), 3(A)(3)
Summary: From an agreed statement of facts, the Commission determined that Garfield County District Court Judge John Henry violated Canons 1, 2(A), and 3(A)(3) when he engaged in remarks and conduct that were reasonably perceived to be offensive in a sexual context with two separate female attorneys who appeared before him in court. Judge Henry was reprimanded. Although, the conduct in question took place outside of the courtroom, judicial officers are held to a high standard of conduct and must be scrupulous and cautious in their interpersonal conduct towards attorneys who practice in their court. Judge Henry was required to participate at his own expense in training or counseling that focuses on harassment prevention. The remedial training or counseling had to be approved in advance by the Commission's Chair, or the Chair's designee, and any evaluation for counseling was required to commence within 60 days of filing of the stipulation and order. Judge Henry was obliged to provide proof of satisfactory completion within one year from the entry of the order.
Case Documents Available:
Certificate of Completion and Order filed 7/9/2010.
Stipulation, Agreement and Order of Reprimand filed 5/14/2010.