In re DeSaulnier

By the Court:

1. On October 4, 1971, special counsel (appointed by this court) filed in open court informations relating to one or both of the respondents, each of whom is an associate justice of the Superior Court. On October 4, 1971, also, in open court, each respondent was directed to file (on or before October 19, 1971,) an answer to the al*758legations contained in these informations and was notified that thereafter the matter would be set down for early-hearing to establish the facts.

2. On October 7, 1971, each respondent filed a plea to the jurisdiction asserting in effect (1) that this…