Rule jsc-20 NMRA
Rule jsc-20. Recommended disposition.
At any time in the proceeding after service of the judge’s response to a notice of
investigation, but before issuance of a notice of formal proceedings, the Commission
may serve a judge with a recommended disposition as set forth in Rule 35 or Rule
36(C) and (D). If, at the time of service of a recommended disposition, initial disclosures
have not been served on the judge, then they shall be served with the recommended
disposition.
A. Judge agrees. If the judge agrees to a recommended disposition, the
Commission may require that the judge appear at the Commission’s next regularly
scheduled meeting to confirm the judge’s understanding of, and consent to, the
recommended disposition.
B. Judge does not agree. If the judge does not agree to the recommended
disposition, the Commission may proceed as otherwise authorized by these rules.