Authorized statements by Commission when subject matter becomes public.

NRS

1.469

Authorized statements by Commission when subject matter becomes public.

In any disciplinary proceeding in which the subject matter becomes public, through independent sources, or upon a determination pursuant to NRS 1.467 and filing of a formal statement of charges, the Commission may issue such statements as it deems appropriate under the circumstances to:

1. Confirm the pendency of the investigation;

2. Clarify the procedural aspects of the disciplinary proceedings;

3. Explain the right of the judge to a fair hearing without prejudgment;

4. State that the judge denies the allegations;

5. Explain the reasons for dismissing a complaint; and

6. Explain why the Commission chose to enter into an agreement with a judge pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 1.468 .

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1093 )