C.R.J.D. 5

(a) In General. Grounds for judicial discipline shall include:

(1) Willful misconduct in office, including misconduct which, although not related to

judicial duties, brings the judicial office into disrepute or is prejudicial to the administration of justice;

(2) Willful or persistent failure to perform judicial duties, including incompetent

performance of judicial duties;

(3) Intemperance, including extreme or immoderate personal conduct; recurring loss of

temper or control; abuse of alcohol, prescription drugs, or other legal substances; or the use

of illegal or non-prescribed narcotic or mind-altering drugs; or

(4) Any conduct that constitutes a violation of the Code.

(b) Failure to Cooperate During Proceedings. A Judge’s failure to cooperate with

the Commission during the investigation or consideration of a complaint may be grounds

for discipline.

(c) Failure to Comply with a Commission Order. A Judge’s failure or refusal to

comply with an order issued under these Rules during disciplinary proceedings or with a

disciplinary order resulting from such proceedings may be (i) grounds for initial or

supplemental disciplinary measures or (ii) probable cause to proceed with formal proceedings.

(d) Contempt Proceedings not Precluded. Determinations by the Commission under

sections (b) and (c) of this Rule are in addition to and do not preclude contempt

proceedings under Rule 4(e).

(e) Misconduct Distinguished from Disputed Rulings. A dispute regarding a Judge’s

rulings on motions, evidence, procedure, or sentencing; a Judge’s findings of fact and

conclusions of law; or other matters that are within the jurisdiction of the trial or appellate

courts to resolve shall not provide a basis for disciplinary proceedings, unless the Judge’s

conduct in presiding over the case involves one or more of the grounds provided in this

Rule.