Amends GS 8423(a) to direct that the Judicial Standards Commission, and not the North Carolina State Bar's Council, has the exclusive jurisdiction over discipline of any judge or justice of the General Court of Justice for conduct occurring while in office. Specifies that the Council has the jurisdiction, authority, and procedure for discipline of any conduct occurring before the judge's election or appointment.
Amends GS 8428(a) and GS 7A374.1 to make conforming changes.
JUDICIAL STANDARDS COMMISSION.
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AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT THE JUDICIAL STANDARDS COMMISSION HAS THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION AND AUTHORITY TO DISCIPLINE JUDGES AND JUSTICES OF THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE.Intro. by Cook, Randleman, Sanderson.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate Action) (Mar 15 2017)
Bill History:
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Tue, 14 Mar 2017 Senate: Filed
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Wed, 15 Mar 2017 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 15 Mar 2017 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
S 250
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