In the Matter of Callanan

This case comes before the Court on the recommendation of the Judicial Tenure Commission that Evan H. Callanan, Sr., who stands convicted of three federal felonies arising out of the use of his office, be immediately removed from the office of Judge of the 18th District Court and be permanently enjoined from serving in any state judicial office in the future.

We order respondent removed from his judicial office, his pending appeal notwithstanding, but we decline to consider permanently enjoining future service in a judicial office.

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Respondent was elected to his office in 1976. He was…