In re Cresap’s Empirical Analysis

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5 state decisions

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1. “(a) whether the misconduct is an isolated instance or evidenced a pattern of conduct; (b) the nature, extent and frequency of occurrence of the acts of misconduct; (c) whether the misconduct occurred in or out of the courtroom; (d) whether the misconduct occurred in the judge’s official capacity or in his private life; (e) whether the judge has acknowledged or recognized that the acts occurred; (f) whether the judge has evidenced an effort to change or modify his conduct; (g) the length of service on the bench; (h) whether there have been prior complaints about this judge; (i) the effect the misconduct has upon the integrity |sof and respect for the judiciary; and (j) the extent to which the judge exploited his position to satisfy his personal desires.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 85 So. 3d 604 - In re Burgess

2. “Closed files of prior proceedings against a judge may be referred to by the Commission at any stage of the current proceedings.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 957 So. 2d 121 - In Re Justice of the Peace Alfonso