In Re Ellender

16 So.3d 351 (2009)

In re Judge Timothy C. ELLENDER.

No. 2009-O-0736.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

July 1, 2009.

Office of Special Counsel, Michael Bewers, Interim Special Counsel.

Timothy Claude Ellender, Jr., Houma, for respondent.

Nancy E. Rix, Commission Counsel.

WEIMER, J.[1]

This matter comes before the court on recommendation of the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana (Commission) that Judge Timothy C. Ellender be publicly censured for violation of La. Const. art. V, § 25(C) and Canons 1, 2 A, and 3 A(3). The Commission found Judge Ellender exhibited improper temperament and demeanor, as well as…