The judge or commission member shall be notified of the investigation, the nature of the request or suggestion for his retirement, and shall be afforded reasonable opportunity in the course of the investigation to present such matters as he may choose. Such notice shall be given by prepaid registered or certified mail addressed to the judge or commission member at his last known residence.
If the investigation does not disclose sufficient cause to warrant further proceedings, the judge or commission member shall be so notified, and the file shall be closed.
The Commission shall prepare a transcript of the record of all evidence and of all proceedings therein, shall make written findings of fact and conclusions of law with respect to the issues of fact and questions of law in the transcript, and shall file two copies thereof with the clerk of this Court.
This Court shall retire such person from the judicial office or commission membership currently held if the Court finds such person is unable to discharge the duties of office with efficiency because of permanent sickness or physical or mental infirmity.
If the charge made in the formal proceeding is that the individual proceeded against is unable to discharge the duties of office or position with efficiency because of mental infirmity, and if the person is without adequate representation, the Commission shall request this Court to appoint a lawyer to represent such individual.
Mo. R. Gov. Bar Jud. 12.05