The Judicial Conduct Board filed a formal complaint against District Justice Richard Zoller alleging that he was demeaning, impatient, undignified and used vulgar language in addressing two constables during the course of an arraignment of a defendant. Following trial, the Court concluded that District Justice Zoller had engaged in conduct in violation of Rule 4C of the Rules Governing Standards of Conduct of District Justices and which was prohibited by Article V, §17(b) of the Pennsylvania Constitution and that the conduct was such that brought the judicial office into disrepute. Following a hearing on the issue of sanctions, the Court concluded (1) the respondent should remain under appropriate medical supervision and (2) no sanction was imposed.

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Opinion (Cognetti, J. - December 19, 2001)

Per Curiam Order (December 19, 2001)

Per Curiam Order (January 24, 2002)

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