Inquiry Concerning a Judge, No. 05-131

We have for review a stipulation between the Judicial Qualifications Commission (“JQC”) and Judge Brandt C. Downey, III, as well as the JQC’s recommendation that Judge Downey be publicly reprimanded for violating the Code of Judicial Conduct. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 12, Fla. Const. We accept the stipulation and approve the JQC’s recommendation.

FACTS

On December 20, 2005, the JQC filed a notice of formal charges against Judge Downey. This notice charged Judge Dow-ney with three counts of ethical violations for conduct that occurred between 2002 and 2005. Judge Downey was charged…