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Priv Adm and OAE of JP (1/25/00)

Private Admonition and Order of Additional Education of a Justice of the Peace (01/25/00)

01/25/2000

The judge improperly conducted "informal" peace bond hearings without requiring cash and/or a surety bond, engaged in improper ex parte communications, and used the prestige of her office to influence a private citizen. [Violation of Canons 2B and 6C(2) of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct.] Private Admonition and Order of Additional Education of a Justice of the Peace (01/25/00)