The Judicial Conduct Board filed a formal complaint against Judge Mark Pazuhanich based upon an Information charging the Respondent with (a) the summary offense of Public Drunkenness and similar misconduct in violation of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §5505; and (b) two (2) counts of Indecent Assault, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §3126(a)(1) and (a)(7); Endangering the Welfare of Children, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4304; and Corrupting the Morals of a Minor, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §6301.

Former Judge Pazuhanich and the Judicial Conduct Board submitted stipulations of fact in lieu of trial, under C.J.D.R.P. No. 502 (D)1 in which the respondent admitted that he pled nolo contendere to the charges.

Based upon the stipulations, the Court concluded that the respondent had violated Article V, §17(b) of the Pennsylvania Constitution which provides that a judicial officer “shall not engage in any activity prohibited by law” by violating 18 Pa.C.S.A. §5505, 18 Pa.C.S.A. §3126(a)(1) and (a)(7), 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4304 and 18 Pa.C.S.A. §6301 and was subject to discipline under Article V, §18(d)(1) of the Pennsylvania Constitution.

Following a sanction hearing, the Court removed the respondent from office and declared him ineligible for judicial office in the future.

Full details of decision:

Per Curiam Order (September 9, 2004)

Opinion (Beasley , J. - September 9, 2004)

Per Curiam Sanction Order (October 1, 2004)

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