FLORIDA JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSION

The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission
is an independent state agency charged with investigating
allegations of judicial misconduct and disability against
Florida state judges.

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FILE A COMPLAINT

COMPLAINT PROCESS

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COMMON QUESTIONS

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COMPLAINT FORM

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FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

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UNDERSTANDING COMPLAINT PROCESS

Commission Receives Complaint Form

Investigative Panel Review

Notice of Investigation

Probable Cause Determination

Judge Appearance

Appropriate Stipulation

Findings and Recommendation

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7 STEP PROCESS

The Commission receives signed complaint forms.

The Investigative Panel performs an initial jurisdictional review of the complaints.

If it is determined there is a violation of the Code of Judicial Conduct, then the judge may be invited to provide an explanation.

The Investigative Panel hears from the subject judge.

The Investigative Panel makes a probable cause determination.

If probable cause is found, then the subject judge may agree to receive a sanction.

If no agreement on a sanction is reached, then a full evidentiary hearing is conducted and a recommendation for discipline is sent to the Florida Supreme Court.

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

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The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission
is an independent state agency charged with investigating
allegations of judicial misconduct and disability against
Florida state judges.

COMPLAINT PROCESS

COMMON QUESTIONS

COMPLAINT FORM

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

UNDERSTANDING COMPLAINT PROCESS

Commission Receives Complaint Form

Investigative Panel Review

Notice of Investigation

Probable Cause Determination

Judge Appearance

Appropriate Stipulation

Findings and Recommendation

7 STEP PROCESS

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

JUDGE REPRIMANDED FOR IMPROPER CONDUCT WHILE TRYING TO QUIET HALLWAY

FIVE JUDGES REPRIMANDED FOR IMPROPER LETTER DURING $500M CONTRACT BID

JUDGE ERNEST KOLLRA DISCIPLINED FOR PARTISAN CAMPAIGN CONDUCT

JUDGE DENNIS BAILEY PUBLICLY REPRIMANDED FOR MISCONDUCT

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY JUDGE RECEIVES 90-DAY SUSPENSION, $5,000 FINE, AND PUBLIC REPRIMAND

FLORIDA SUPRME COURT ORDERS REMOVAL OF 7TH CIRCUIT JUDGE SCOTT C. DUPONT

The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission is an independent state agency charged with investigating allegations of judicial misconduct and disability against Florida state judges.

COMPLAINT PROCESS

COMMON QUESTIONS

COMPLAINT FORM

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

UNDERSTANDING COMPLAINT PROCESS

Commission Receives Complaint Form

Investigative Panel Review

Notice of Investigation

Probable Cause Determination

Judge Appearance

Appropriate Stipulation

Findings and Recommendation

7 STEP PROCESS

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

JUDGE REPRIMANDED FOR IMPROPER CONDUCT WHILE TRYING TO QUIET HALLWAY

FIVE JUDGES REPRIMANDED FOR IMPROPER LETTER DURING $500M CONTRACT BID

JUDGE ERNEST KOLLRA DISCIPLINED FOR PARTISAN CAMPAIGN CONDUCT

JUDGE DENNIS BAILEY PUBLICLY REPRIMANDED FOR MISCONDUCT

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY JUDGE RECEIVES 90-DAY SUSPENSION, $5,000 FINE, AND PUBLIC REPRIMAND

FLORIDA SUPRME COURT ORDERS REMOVAL OF 7TH CIRCUIT JUDGE SCOTT C. DUPONT

The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission
is an independent state agency charged with investigating
allegations of judicial misconduct and disability against
Florida state judges.