Inquiry Concerning a Judge No. 12-613 Re: Laura Marie Watson

This matter is before the Court to review the determination of the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission (“JQC”) that Laura Marie Watson has violated the Rules Regulating Professional Conduct and its recommendation that she be removed from office. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 12, Fla. Const. Article V, section 12(c)(1) of the Florida Constitution provides that we “may accept, reject, or modify in whole or in part the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the commission_” Further, section 12(c)(1) provides that “[mjalafides, sdenter, or moral turpitude on the part 'of a…