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As amended through Rule Change 2024(18), effective October 2, 2024
Rule 36 - Sanctions

After considering the record of proceedings and the report of the special masters, in accordance with Article VI, Section 23(3)(e) of the Constitution, the Commission, by majority vote of the members meeting in person or by conference call, including the vote of any member who served as a presenter in prior proceedings, shall recommend that the Supreme Court dismiss the charges or order one or more of the following sanctions, except that a recommendation for removal shall require a majority vote of all members of the Commission:

(a) Removal. Remove the Judge from office;
(b) Retirement. Order the retirement of the Judge;
(c) Suspension. Suspend the Judge without pay for a specified period;
(d) Disability Proceedings. Remand the matter to the Commission for disability proceedings or stipulate to voluntary retirement by the Judge for a disability under Rule 33.5(e);
(e) Public Reprimand or Censure. Reprimand or censure the Judge publicly, either in person or by written order;
(f) Diversion or Deferred Discipline. Require compliance with a diversion plan or deferred discipline plan;
(g) Costs and Fees. Assess costs and fees incurred by the Commission, which may include a recommendation for reimbursement of its reasonable attorney fees, provided the recommendation includes grounds for such reimbursement that the Court determines to be appropriate and equitable in the circumstances; or
(h) Other Discipline. Impose any other sanction or combination of sanctions, including dispositions under Rule 35, that the Court determines will curtail or eliminate the Judge's misconduct.

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