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Digest of Decisions of the Court of Judicial Discipline
In re: Judge Jeffrey A. Smith --- No. 1 JD 96
687 A.2d 1229 (Pa.Ct.Jud.Disc. 1996)
Decision and Order, McCloskey, P.J., filed December 10, 1996;
Per Curiam Order re sanctions filed February 11, 1997;
Memorandum re reprimand filed March 7, 1997
The Judicial Conduct Board filed a formal complaint against Judge Jeffrey Smith alleging that his delay in rendering numerous decisions warranted the imposition of sanctions. The Court considered the standard to apply to determine when decisional delay should result in the imposition of sanctions, and what provisions Smith's dilatory conduct violated. After concluding that such delay constituted (1) neglect or failure to perform the duties of office, (2) a violation of Canon 3A(5) and (3) a violation of Article V, §17(b), the Court imposed an in-court reprimand with a follow-up written reprimand.
Full details of decision:
- Opinion (McCloskey, PJ - December 10, 1996)
- Order (McCloskey, PJ - December 10, 1996)
- Per Curiam Order (February 11, 1997)
- Memorandum (McCloskey, PJ - March 3, 1997)
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