Vt. Disc. Control of Judges R. 2

As amended through May 6, 2024

Rule 2 - Scope of the rules

These rules shall be applicable to any complaint charging a judge with:

(1) violation of the Code of Judicial Conduct;

(2) violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct;

(3) offenses involving moral turpitude;

(4) conviction of a felony;

(5) misfeasance or malfeasance in office;

(6) wilful misconduct or conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice although not related to judicial duties nor constituting conduct in office which nevertheless:

(a) brings or tends to bring the office into disrepute or disrespect, or

(b) renders the judge unfit to act or command public confidence;

(7) wilful and persistent failure to perform judicial duties;

(8) habitual intemperance;

(9) physical or mental disability that:

(a) seriously interferes with the performance of judicial duties, and

(b) is likely to be permanent, and

(c) will continue to interfere with the performance of judicial duties;

(10) temporary physical or mental disability; or.

(11) violation of the Judicial Branch Policy and Procedures Regarding Gender Bias and Sexual Harassment in the Work Place.

Vt. Disc. Control of Judges R. 2

Adopted Feb. 1, 1978, eff. 3/1/1978; amended 9/22/1986, eff. 9/22/1986; 9/17/2001, eff. 1/1/2002.