Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance v. R.R.

EN BANC.

WALLER, Justice,

for the Court:

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

¶ 1. The Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance filed a formal complaint against Justice Court Judge R.R. on January 14, 1997, charging him with judicial misconduct-in office and conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice which brings the office into disrepute.

¶ 2. A hearing was held on October 17, 1997. A commission committee found by clear and convincing evidence Judge R.R.’s conduct constituted willful misconduct in office and conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice which brings the office into…