Rule jsc-24. Immediate temporary suspension and other interim relief.

The Commission may petition the Supreme Court for immediate temporary suspension as follows: A. Good cause. If a complaint alleges or an investigation reveals that: (1) Continued service of a judge is causing: (a) Immediate and substantial harm to the public, to those with whom the judge interacts in an official capacity, or to the orderly administration of justice; and/or (b) Erosion of public confidence in the independence, integrity or impartiality of the judiciary, or in the orderly administration of justice. (2) Other good cause exists; and that the judge’s conduct may violate the Code or otherwise may be grounds for discipline, removal, or retirement. B. Petition. The Commission may petition the Supreme Court for immediate temporary suspension of the judge with or without pay or for other interim relief. The petition shall be filed under seal and shall set forth in full the factual and legal bases for the Supreme Court to issue a summary order, and shall contain all documents and other evidence supporting the allegations of the petition. The petition and accompanying evidence of factual and legal grounds shall, as appropriate, comply with the Supreme Court Rules Governing Review of Judicial Standards Commission Proceedings. C. Service. The judge shall promptly be served with a copy of the petition. D. Grounds not continuing. If, after filing of the petition, the grounds for an immediate temporary suspension or other interim relief no longer exist, the Commission shall promptly notify the Supreme Court and the judge. E. Proceedings continue. Proceedings before the Commission shall continue during any period of suspension or other interim relief, and following any subsequent reinstatement of a judge or vacation of other interim relief.