R. Judi. Qual. Commi. Ga. 19
The formal charges shall give fair and adequate notice of the nature of the alleged misconduct or incapacity. The Director shall file the formal charges with the Hearing Panel. The Director shall cause a copy of the formal charges to be served upon the respondent or respondent's counsel pursuant to Rule 13 and shall file a copy of the formal charges and proof of service with the Clerk of the Supreme Court.
R. Judi. Qual. Commi. Ga. 19
Commentary
[1] The formal charges should be drawn with clarity and specificity. From them the respondent should be able to ascertain the allegations and the provisions of the Georgia Code of Judicial Conduct alleged to have been violated or the alleged incapacity. In many instances, the formal charges will not be identical to the allegations of the original complaint. Often the investigation of a complaint will lead to the elimination of some allegations and the clarification of others. New, related allegations may come to light, some of which may be much more serious than those in the complaint. Sometimes the Investigative Panel will choose not to pursue certain allegations.
[2] The Clerk of the Supreme Court shall act as the clerk for the Hearing Panel.