Name: Anthony Parise
Title: Commissioner
Court: Whatcom District Court
County: Whatcom
Discipline: Admonishment
Method of Resolution: Stipulation
Discipline Date: 10/04/2013
Canons Violated:Canon 1: Rules 1.1, 1.2. Canon 2: Rules 2.2, 2.8
Summary: From an agreed statement of facts, the Commission found that Whatcom County District Court Commissioner Tony Parise violated Canon 1 (Rules 1.1 and 1.2) and Canon 2 (Rules 2.2 and 2.8) of the Code of Judicial Conduct. Commissioner Parise stipulated that in a hearing, he failed to maintain courtroom decorum by making comments that were, or that were reasonably perceived to be, undignified, discourteous and disrespectful; and set bail in an amount that reasonably appeared to be retaliatory in the same case. The Commission admonished Commissioner Parise, ordered him to promptly read and familiarize himself with the Code of Judicial Conduct and complete training focused on demeanor and temperament.
Case Documents Available:
Certificate of Completion and Order filed 7/11/2014.
Stipulation, Agreement and Order of Admonishment filed 10/4/2013.