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SB 1517 Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; removes confidentiality of papers and proceedings.

Introduced by: Mark D. Obenshain | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Courts of record; Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; confidentiality of papers and proceedings; waiver. Removes the confidentiality of the findings of the Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission (the Commission) if, upon the conclusion of the Commission's proceedings, the Commission finds that suspension of the subject judge is the most appropriate action or if the subject judge appeals the final determination of the Commission to the Supreme Court. The bill clarifies that any identifying information of any persons other than such subject judge shall be redacted prior to making such information available for public inspection.


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