Private Reprimand of a District Judge. (01/26/11)

01/26/2011

The judge exceeded the scope of his authority and failed to comply with the law by jailing an individual, without notice and a hearing, for contempt following a confrontation between the judge and the individual after court proceedings had adjourned. [Violation of Canons 2A and 3B(2) of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct.] Private Reprimand of a District Judge. (01/26/11).