Rule 619A: Dispositions of a Hearing Panel; Justice

(a)   Burden of Proof. To sustain the charges against a Kansas Supreme Court Justice, at least four Hearing Panel members must find the charges have been proven by clear and convincing evidence.

(b)   Dispositions. If the panel finds the charges have not been proven, the proceedings will terminate and the examiner, the respondent or the respondent’s attorney and any complainant will be notified. If the panel finds the charges have been proven, it must forward the matter to the Supreme Court for proceedings under Rule 620, consistent with Article 3, §§ 1 and 15 of the Kansas Constitution.

(c)   Written Findings and Conclusions. In all proceedings resulting in a referral to the Supreme Court, a Hearing Panel will submit in writing findings of fact and conclusions of law. The panel will not make a recommendation of discipline.

[History: New rule adopted effective May 1, 2019.]