Inquiry Concerning a Judge, No. 13-309 Re Brenda Tracy SHEEHAN

In this case, we review the Findings and Recommendation of Discipline of the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC) that recommends Judge Brenda Tracy Sheehan of the Circuit Court for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit receive the sanction of a public reprimand. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 12, Fla. Const. For the reasons that follow, we approve the JQC’s findings and recommendation of discipline.

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The JQC filed charges against Judge Sheehan, alleging that on the night of July 5, 2013, Judge Sheehan was observed driving erratically. Upon being stopped by law enforcement, Judge…