Name: Terry Jurado
Title: Judge
Court: Renton Municipal Court
County: King
Discipline: Reprimand
Method of Resolution: Stipulation
Discipline Date: 11/20/2020
Canons Violated:Canon 1: Rules 1.1 and 1.2 and Canon 2: Rules 2.2
Summary: From an agreed statement of facts, Renton Municipal Court Judge Terry Jurado stipulated that he violated Canon 1 (Rules 1.1, and 1.2) and Canon 2 (Rule 2.2) of the Code of Judicial Conduct. Judge Jurado violated the Code by ordering a criminal defendant to leave the courtroom and then issuing a warrant for defendant's arrest when he complied with that order. The conflicting orders created an impossible dilemma for the defendant, and was an abuse of power. The Commission reprimanded Judge Jurado and ordered him to complete two hours of courtroom demeanor training and promptly read the Code.
Case Documents Available:
Stipulation, Agreement and Order of Reprimand filed 11/20/2020.