Digest of Decisions of the Court of Judicial Discipline
In re: District Justice Michael D. Smith --- No. 1 JD 98
712 A.2d 849 (Pa.Ct.Jud.Disc. 1998)
Filed May 5, 1998
Decision and Order, Sylvester, J.
The Judicial Conduct Board filed a Petition for Interim Suspension against District Justice Michael Smith based upon a criminal information filed against him relating to his conduct in seeking to be elected to his present office. The Court concluded that it may inquire into the factual nature of the underlying criminal charges in making a decision as to whether or not to grant a request for an interim suspension. The Court concluded that there were sufficient factual discrepancies regarding the criminal charges against the judicial officer and denied the Board’s request.
Full details of decision:
- Opinion (Sylvester, J. - May 5, 1998)
- Per Curiam Order (May 5, 1998)
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