Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance v. Shoemake

COLEMAN, Justice,

for the Court:

¶ 1. The Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance issued a Formal Complaint against Chancellor David Shoemake on October 17, 2013, alleging judicial misconduct. After a formal hearing on March 12, 2015, the Commission recommended to the Supreme Court that Judge Shoemake be removed from office, fined $2,500, and assessed costs in the amount of $5,882.67. Judge Shoemake, disputes the Commission’s findings and recommendation. We hold that Judge Shoemake improperly signed ex parte orders and contributed to the mismanagement; of a ward’s estate. However, the…