Utah Admin. Code R595-3-14 - Proceedings Involving Allegations of Mental or Physical Disability

A. Initiation of Disability Proceeding. A disability proceeding may be initiated: by written complaint; by a claim of inability to defend in a disciplinary proceeding; by an order of involuntary commitment or adjudication of incompetency; or upon authorization by the Commission upon the receipt of an unwritten complaint as provided in statute or Commission rule.

B. Proceedings to Determine Disability Generally. All disability proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with Commission rule, except:

1. the purpose of disability proceedings shall be to determine whether the judge suffers from a physical or mental condition that adversely affects the judge's ability to perform judicial functions; and

2. all of the proceedings shall be confidential.

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Utah Admin. Code R595-3-14