674 A.2d 1217 (Pa.Ct.Jud.Disc. 1996)
Filed February 27, 1996
Order and Decision, Burns, J.

674 A.2d 1221 (Pa.Ct.Jud.Disc. 1996)
Filed April 18, 1996
Per Curiam Order and Opinion

692 A.2d 317 (Pa.Ct.Jud.Disc. 1997)
Filed March 26, 1997
Per Curiam Order

The Judicial Conduct Board filed a formal complaint against District Justice Bradford Timbers, and the parties submitted an agreement as to findings of fact and conclusions of law, which the Court rejected. Upon resubmission to the Court, and following trial, the Court concluded that the Judicial Conduct Board had proven by clear and convincing evidence, that Timbers had (1) performed judicial duties while under the influence of alcohol, (2) attempted to influence the outcome of a speeding citation case, (3) made improper physical contact with a female clerk in his office, (4) returned from lunch under the influence of alcohol, (5) used expletives in the presence of co-workers, and (6) disobeyed the President Judge's directive to him that he not possess or consume alcohol on government property. The Court initially imposed sanctions of (1) a six-month suspension without pay, and (2) a requirement that he enter a sobriety-monitoring contract approved by the Court. However, because Timbers failed to comply with the sobriety-monitoring contract, the Court removed him from office, and barred him forever from holding judicial office.

Full details of decision:

Order (Burns, J. - October 31, 1995)

Opinion (Burns, J. - October 31, 1995)

Order (Burns, J. - February 27, 1996)

Decision (Burns, J. - February 27, 1996)

Per Curiam Order (April 18, 1996)

Per Curiam Opinion (April 18, 1996)

Per Curiam Order (March 26, 1997)

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