W. Va. R. Judi. Disc. Pro. 7.20

As amended through January 31, 2024
Rule 7.20 - NONCOMPLIANCE AND SANCTIONS

Noncompliance with the reporting or minimum continuing judicial education requirements of these rules may be deemed a violation of Canon 3B(2) of the Code of Judicial Conduct and may result in the imposition of discipline in accordance with these rules. As soon as practicable after July 1, the Administrative Director shall notify all judges who are not in compliance with the reporting or minimum continuing judicial education requirements of these rules of the specific manner in which the judge has failed, or appears to have failed, to comply with these rules. Any judge shall have until October 1 to correct such noncompliance or provide the Administrative Director with proper and adequate information to establish that such member is in compliance with these rules. As soon as practicable after October 1, the Administrative Director shall give notice, by certified or registered mail, to any judge who has not established compliance with these rules for the preceding two year reporting period that after thirty days, the Administrative Director will notify the Supreme Court of Appeals of such fact and request the Court to impose such sanctions as are deemed appropriate.

W. Va. R. Judi. Disc. Pro. 7.20

Adopted by order entered May 17, 1995, effective 7/1/1995.