Judicial court tackles record case load

The Court of the Judiciary dismissed 60 percent of the complaints as being without merit. After a preliminary investigation, another 31 percent were dismissed, according to a written statement Friday from court Chancellor Steven Stafford.

During the period from July 1, 2004, to June 30 of this year, seven cases were dismissed after a full investigation, 26 were dismissed with a warning, three resulted in deferred discipline, two judges received private sanctions and one resulted in a public censure.

The Court of the Judiciary is a 16-member body made up of 10 judges, three lawyers and three lay members.