Upon consideration of all the evidence and the report of the presenter(s), the Commission may order any of the following dispositions:
(a) Dismissal. Dismiss an unjustified or unfounded complaint, which may include an appropriate expression of concern by the Commission regarding the circumstances;(b) Disability Proceedings. Initiate disability proceedings under Rule 33.5 or stipulate to voluntary retirement by the Judge for a disability under Rule 33.5(e);(c) Diversion Plan. Direct the Judge to follow a diversion plan, including but not limited to education, counseling, drug and alcohol testing, medical treatment, medical monitoring, or docket management, which may be accompanied by the deferral of final disciplinary proceedings;(d) Private Admonishment. Admonish the Judge privately for an appearance of impropriety, even though the Judge's behavior otherwise meets the minimum standards of judicial conduct;(e) Private Reprimand. Reprimand the Judge privately for conduct that does not meet the minimum standards of judicial conduct;(f) Private Censure. Censure the Judge privately for conduct which involves a substantial breach of the standards of judicial conduct;(g) Costs and Fees. Assess costs or fees of an investigation, examination or proceeding; or(h) Stipulated Disposition. Agree with the Judge to a stipulated private disposition which may include the Judge's resignation, retirement, or agreement not to stand for retention; disciplinary measures under sections (c) through (g) of this Rule; and/or dismissal of the complaint with or without such disciplinary measures. A stipulated private disposition shall remain confidential, subject to Rule 6.5(g).(i) Other Action. Take or direct such other action, including any combination of dispositions that the Commission believes will reasonably improve the conduct of the Judge. A Judge who disagrees with a disposition under this Rule has the right to request that the complaint be resolved through formal proceedings. Amended and Adopted by the Court, En Banc, April 20, 2017, effective 7/1/2017.