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SB 336 Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; removes confidentiality of evidence concerning a judge.

Introduced by: Kenneth W. Stolle | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; confidentiality. Eliminates confidentiality with respect to any evidence of alleged misconduct concerning a judge who is up for election or reelection when such evidence is transmitted to the House and Senate Committees for Courts of Justice or to any member of the General Assembly.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; confidentiality. Removes the confidentiality of any evidence transmitted to the House and Senate Committees for Courts of Justice or to any member of the General Assembly concerning a judge who is up for election or reelection. The bill also removes the confidentiality surrounding complaints made and information given to the Commission except for those who receive a complaint in an official capacity, investigate a complaint, or participate in the official recording or transcription of proceedings of the Commission.