In Re Hill

DUANE BENTON, Judge.

The Commission on Retirement, Removal and Discipline unanimously recommends that this Court remove Judge Ronald D. Hill as municipal judge for the city of Potosí. After considering the recommendation and reviewing the record, this Court suspends Judge Hill for the remainder of his term as municipal judge.

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On April 7, 1998, Ronald D. Hill was reelected to a two-year term as the (lay) municipal judge of Potosí. At the same election, John L. Boyer became mayor of Potosí.

On April 13, the mayor asked the Board of Aldermen for a motion to terminate the police chief. After…