Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance v. Haltom

BANKS, Justice,

for the Court:

In this matter we consider whether a municipal judge has violated the Code of Judicial Conduct. After reviewing the record we conclude that the recommendation by the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance that John T. Haltom be publicly reprimanded and fined $4,932.68 is proper and should be accepted.

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On February 13, 1995, Municipal Court Judge John T. Haltom, qualified for the board of supervisors of Sunflower County. Shortly after qualifying, Haltom inquired of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance whether he was required to resign as judge.…