Doyle v. Judicial Retirement & Removal Commission

WINTERSHEIMER, Justice.

The Judicial Retirement and Removal Commission heard nine charges against District Judge Karen (Kay) Doyle of the Thirty-sixth Judicial District consisting of Magoffin and Knott counties. In 1993, it found her guilty of five counts. The commission ordered suspension of Judge Doyle without pay for two months based on the findings of guilt. Judge Doyle continued as District Judge until the end of 1993 when she lost that election. She is no longer employed by the court system and has reportedly left the state. Suspension would have no practical effect.

As the commission…