State Ex Rel. Commission on Judicial Qualifications v. Rome

This is an original proceeding in discipline against the Honorable Richard J. Rome, Associate District Judge of Reno County. This court has jurisdiction under Art. 3, § 15 of the Kansas Constitution.

The Commission on Judicial Qualifications found that respondent Judge Rome had violated Canons of the Code of Judicial Conduct in four of the five counts and recommended his removal from office. Judge Rome rejected the Commission’s findings and recommendations and the matter is here for determination.

Respondent contends the Commission acted improperly in sixty particulars.

Respondent contends his…