Matter of Briggs

In this disciplinary proceeding, the Commission on Retirement, Removal and Discipline (Commission) under authority of Mo. Const., art. V, § 24 and Supreme Court Rule 12 recommends Respondent’s removal from the office of Circuit Judge, 33rd Judicial Circuit of Missouri.

The Commission made extensive findings of fact and conclusions of law as to numerous acts of judicial misconduct. Respondent was found guilty of charges 4, 5A, C, D, and E involving political contributions and partisan political activity violative of the Code of Judicial Conduct, Supreme Court Rule 2, Canons 1,2, 7 A(2) and 7…