N.J. Admin. Code § 1:31-3.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 1:31-3.1 - General causes for discipline

(a) The Director of the Office of Administrative Law may discipline an administrative law judge for:

1. Willful misconduct including misconduct which, although not directly pertaining to judicial duties, brings the office into disrepute or is prejudicial to the administration of justice;

2. Willful, persistent, or negligent failure of a judge to perform judicial duties, including incompetent performance of judicial duties;

3. Intemperance, including injudicious personal conduct, recurring loss of temper or control, abuse of alcohol, or the abuse of controlled dangerous substances;

4. Any conduct which constitutes a violation of the OAL Office Policies for Administrative Law Judges or the Code of Judicial Conduct for Administrative Law Judges; or

5. Other sufficient cause.

N.J. Admin. Code § 1:31-3.1

Amended by R.1992 d.430, effective 11/2/1992.
See: 24 New Jersey Register 2755(a), 24 New Jersey Register 4028(a).
Revised (a)4.