In re Inquiry Concerning Velasquez

*CJP Supp. 182Opinion

HORN, Chairperson.

I. INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY

This disciplinary matter concerns Judge José A. Velasquez of the Monterey County Superior Court. On April 25, 2006, the commission filed a notice of formal proceedings against Judge Velasquez in which it charges Judge Velasquez with the following misconduct:

Count I charges that in eight criminal cases Judge Velasquez violated the probation of unrepresented defendants who appeared to request a modification of probation and imposed time in custody without complying with minimal due process requirements, including notice and a…