Ariz. R. Comm. Jud. Cond. 19

As amended through August 22, 2024

Rule 19 - Mitigating and Aggravating Factors

The following nonexclusive factors may be considered in determining appropriate disciplinary action:

(a) the nature, extent, and frequency of the misconduct;

(b) the judge's experience and length of service on the bench;

(c) whether the conduct occurred in the judge's official capacity or private life;

(d) the nature and extent to which the acts of misconduct injured other persons or respect for the judiciary;

(e) whether and to what extent the judge exploited his or her position for improper purposes;

(f) whether the judge has recognized and acknowledged the wrongful nature of the conduct and manifested an effort to change or reform the conduct;

(g) whether there has been prior disciplinary action concerning the judge, and if so, its remoteness and relevance to the present proceeding;

(h) whether the judge complied with prior discipline or requested and complied with a formal ethics advisory opinion;

(i) whether the judge cooperated fully and honestly with the commission in the proceeding; and

(j) whether the judge was suffering from personal or emotional problems or from physical or mental disability or impairment at the time of the misconduct.

Ariz. R. Comm. Jud. Cond. 19

Added by Order dated Oct. 11, 2001, effective 1/1/2002. Amended and effective 1/20/2006.