In the Matter of Probert

We are presented in this case with questions pertaining to findings and recommendations of the Judicial Tenure Commission and the power of this Court as it relates to the discipline of members of the state judiciary. The questions are of first impression and arise because respondent Charles V. Probert, the subject of the proceedings before us, is no longer a judge.

Respondent maintains that his departure from judicial office since the institution of formal disci*222plinary proceedings divested the commission of jurisdiction over him and precludes this Court from imposing effective discipline. It…