Discipline of judges by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct and notice to the legislature of certain reprimands.

The bill amends the Government Code to modify the disciplinary process for judges by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. It defines "wilful or persistent conduct" that is inconsistent with a judge's duties, including failure to execute court business, violations of statutes or judicial conduct rules, incompetence, and failure to cooperate with the commission. The commission must finalize an investigation report and determine action within 120 days, with possible extensions.

Discipline of judges by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct and notice to the legislature of certain reprimands.

The bill amends the Government Code to modify the disciplinary process for judges by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. It defines "wilful or persistent conduct" that is inconsistent with a judge's duties, including failure to execute court business, violations of statutes or judicial conduct rules, incompetence, and failure to cooperate with the commission. The commission must finalize an investigation report and determine action within 120 days, with possible extensions.