Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance v. Cowart

CHANDLER, Justice, for the Court:

¶ 1. On April 7, 2009, the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance (Commission), filed a formal complaint against Nell Y. Cowart, justice court judge for the Southeast District, Pearl River County, Mississippi, alleging judicial misconduct actionable pursuant to Article 6, Section 177A, Mississippi Constitution of 1890, as amended. Judge Cowart acknowledges her misconduct and joins the Commission’s recommendation for sanctions. After conducting an independent inquiry of the record and giving careful consideration to the findings of fact and…