Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance v. Vess

RANDOLPH, Justice, for the Court.

¶ 1. This matter is before the Court on the recommendation of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance (“Commission”) seeking a public reprimand of Justice Court Judge Charles L. Vess of the South District of Adams County, as well as payment of a fine and the costs of these proceedings. The Court so finds.

PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE COMMISSION

¶ 2. In July 2008, the Commission filed a Formal Complaint charging Judge Vess with willful misconduct in office and conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice which brings the judicial office into…