Matter of Crislip

MILLER, Justice:

This is a review of a judicial disciplinary proceeding initiated against Magistrate Ronald L. Crislip. The Judicial Hearing Board (Board) found Magistrate Crislip had violated Canon 3 of the Judicial Code of Ethics, requiring a judge to perform the duties of his office impartially and diligently. The Board recommended a public reprimand. On review, the Judicial Investigation Commission (Commission) requests that we impose a more severe sanction.

Our traditional role in judicial disciplinary matters is to make an independent evaluation of the record and to consider whether the…