Inquiry Concerning A Judge, No. 07-64 re Eriksson

We have for review the recommendations from the Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC) that Seminole County Judge Ralph E. Eriksson be publicly reprimanded and charged the costs of proceedings based upon findings that he violated the Code of Judicial Conduct. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 12, Fla. Const. For the reasons discussed below, we approve the JQC’s recommendations.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

This case arises from formal charges filed by the JQC against Judge Ralph E. *582Eriksson. In the Amended Notice of Formal Charges, the JQC accused Judge Eriksson of improper conduct in three…