Name: Timothy Fennessy
Title: Judge
Court: Spokane County Superior Court
County: Spokane
Discipline: Admonishment
Method of Resolution: Stipulation
Discipline Date: 04/26/2019
Canons Violated:Canon 1: Rules 1.1 and 1.2 and Canon 2: Rule 2.5(A)
Summary: From an agreed statement of facts, Spokane County Superior Court Judge Timothy Fennessy stipulated that he violated Canon 1 (Rules 1.1 and 1.2) and Canon 2 (Rule 2.5(A)) of the Code of Judicial Conduct. Judge Fennessy violated the Code when he took more than the time permitted by the State Constitution, state statute, and the Code of Judicial Conduct in deciding two cases before him. The Commission admonished Judge Fennessy and ordered him to promptly review the Code and, for a one year period following entry of this stipulation, Respondent will affirm in writing to the Commission every three months that he has no matters with decisions pending beyond ninety days.
Case Documents Available:
Certificate and Order of Completion filed 6/26/2020.
Stipulation, Agreement and Order of Admonishment filed 4/26/2019.