3-1-1123. Public statements by commission. In any case in which the subject matter becomes public, through independent sources or through a waiver of confidentiality by the judge against whom the complaint has been filed, the commission may issue statements as it considers appropriate in order to:
(1) confirm the pendency of the investigation;
(2) clarify the procedural aspects of the disciplinary proceedings;
(3) explain the right of the judge to a fair hearing without prejudgment;
(4) state that the judge denies the allegations; or
(5) declare that there is insufficient evidence for a finding of good cause.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 441, L. 1981.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 1. Courts and Judicial Officers Generally
Part 11. Judicial Standards Commission
3-1-1101. Creation and composition of commission
3-1-1102. Staggered terms of members
3-1-1103. Terminated membership -- vacancies
3-1-1104. No compensation -- travel expenses
3-1-1105. Confidential proceedings -- rules for commission
3-1-1106. Investigation of judicial officers -- complaint -- hearing -- recommendations
3-1-1107. Action by supreme court
3-1-1108. Nonparticipation of interested judicial officer
3-1-1109. Interim disqualification of judicial officer
3-1-1110. Procedure when convicted of crime
3-1-1111. Orders for retirement or removal
3-1-1112. through 3-1-1120 reserved
3-1-1121. Public disclosure required
3-1-1122. Judge's waiver of confidentiality -- hearing made public
3-1-1123. Public statements by commission
3-1-1124. Disclosure for judicial selection -- appointment or assignment