In Re Complaint Concerning Judge McDonough

KELLY, Justice.

This is an independent review by this court of the Findings and Recommendation of the Board on Judicial Standards that John T. McDonough for 23 years probate, juvenile and now county judge of Washington County, be censured and retired. After lengthy consideration of the extensive transcript, exhibits, and other materials in this case and contemplation of the disposition appropriate to these unique circumstances, we modify the Board’s recommendation and order that Judge McDonough is censured for the violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct inherent in the incidents discussed…