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Case Summary for Complaint # 845


Name: Donald E. Priest

Title: Judge

Court: Everett District Court

County: Snohomish

Discipline: Admonishment

Method of Resolution: Stipulation

Discipline Date: 11/08/1989

Canons Violated:3(A)(5)

Summary: Pursuant to an agreement, the Commission issued a public letter of admonishment for a judge's failure to render a decision in a timely manner, and therefore failing to dispose promptly of the business of the court. The Commission found a violation of Canon 3(A)(5) of the Code of Judicial Conduct and issued a public letter of admonishment.

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