Judges Inappropriate Remarks

Summary

A judge in Pennsylvania making inappropriate remarks, such as calling someone a Nazi during a sentencing hearing, can be penalized under the Pennsylvania Code of Judicial Conduct. Complaints should be filed with the Judicial Conduct Board of Pennsylvania, which investigates such misconduct. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has jurisdiction over judicial discipline but typically acts on recommendations from the Judicial Conduct Board.

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If a county judge calls someone a nazi during their sentencing hearing could the judge be penalized
Yes, a judge could be penalized for making such inflammatory and inappropriate remarks during a sentencing hearing. Judges are expected to uphold a standard of professionalism and impartiality.
- Judicial conduct is governed by state-specific codes of judicial conduct.
- Complaints can be filed with the state's judicial conduct board or commission.
Which state did this occur in? This will help provide more specific information.
In Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, a county judge making such remarks could indeed be penalized. Here are some key points:
- Judicial conduct in Pennsylvania is governed by the Pennsylvania Code of Judicial Conduct.
- Complaints can be filed with the Judicial Conduct Board of Pennsylvania.
Would you like more details on how to file a complaint?
Who do you file this complaint to?
You need to file the complaint with the Judicial Conduct Board of Pennsylvania.
Would you like more information on the filing process?
Isn't that within the Pennsylvania supreme Court
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The Judicial Conduct Board of Pennsylvania is the entity responsible for investigating complaints against judges. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court does have jurisdiction over judicial discipline but typically acts on recommendations from the Judicial Conduct Board.
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