Matter of Mendez

McHUGH, Justice:

This disciplinary proceeding is before this Court pursuant to Rule III.D. of the West Virginia Rules of Procedure for the Handling of Complaints Against Justices, Judges and Magistrates. In particular, the West Virginia Judicial Hearing Board, in July 1985, recommended to this Court that Johnny Mendez, a Magistrate in Logan County, West Virginia, be publicly censured. This Court has before it the findings of fact and conclusions of law of the Judicial Hearing Board, all other matters of record and the briefs of counsel.

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On November 23, 1982, Mark Craddock, an 18-year-old…