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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Commission Receives Complaint Form
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Investigative Panel Review
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Notice of Investigation
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Probable Cause Determination
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Judge Appearance
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Appropriate Stipulation
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Findings and Recommendation
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.