Inquiry Concerning a Judge, No. 07-417 re Henderson

We have for review a stipulation between the Judicial Qualifications Commission (“JQC”) and Judge Mary Jane Henderson, as well as the JQC’s findings and recommendation that Judge Henderson be publicly reprimanded for violating the Code of Judicial Conduct. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 12, Fla. Const. As explained in detail below, we accept the stipulation and approve the JQC’s findings and recommended sanction.

I. PROCEDURAL HISTORY AND FACTS

A. Proceedings Before the JQC

This action arose when, on September 8, 2008, the JQC served a Notice of Investigation on Volusia County Judge Mary…