Rule 10.1016. Notice of failure to perform judicial duties

(a) Notice

(1) The Chief Justice or presiding justice must notify the Commission on Judicial Performance of a reviewing court justice’s:

(A) Substantial failure to perform judicial duties, including any habitual neglect of duty; or

(B) Disability-caused absences totaling more than 90 court days in a 12-month period, excluding absences for authorized vacations and for attending schools, conferences, and judicial workshops.

(2) If the affected justice is a presiding justice, the administrative presiding justice must give the notice.

(b) Copy to justice The Chief Justice, administrative presiding justice, or presiding justice must give the affected justice a copy of any notice under (a).

Committee Notes

(Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2007.)