(a) Formal charges. After the investigative panel finds reasonable cause to proceed, disciplinary counsel shall prepare a statement of formal charges for the purpose of giving the judge full and fair notice of the allegations, consistent with the general civil practice of "notice pleading." Disciplinary counsel shall file the formal charges in the office of the commission.(b) Notice. The formal charges shall be served upon the judge, along with a notice of formal proceedings. The notice shall advise the judge of the charges, the right to be represented by counsel, and the right to file a written response within fifteen days after service.(c) Amendments. Before the commencement of the formal hearing, amendments to the formal charges or response may be allowed for good cause. During or after the formal hearing, and pursuant to motion, the formal charges may be amended to conform to the evidence. The presiding member of the appointed hearing panel or the hearing officer appointed pursuant to Rule 27(c) shall rule on all requests to amend the formal charges.Ariz. R. Comm. Jud. Cond. 24
Added by Order dated Oct. 11, 2001, effective 1/1/2002. Amended Sept. 2, 2014, effective 1/1/2015.