Judges disciplined
The state Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission today issued letters of reprimand to two judges -- Circuit Judge Mary McGowan of Little Rock and Circuit Judge L.T. Simes of Helena-West Helena. Both were agreed actions, that is settlements of outstanding complaints short of a full hearing, so details of the complaints won't be released beyond summaries in the letters.
McGowan was reprimanded for failure to act in a timely fashion on several cases, for failure to make required reports to ther state Supreme Court on cases pending more than 90 days and for lapses in demeanor -- a failure to be courteous and patient with people on court.
Simes was reprimanded for failure to act promptly in a high-profile case that's been the subject of much discussion already, the Crumbly v. Willis state Senate election challenge.
Comments
As a lawyer who has been on the receiving end of some of MacGowan's egregious conduct, I wish the sanctions had been stiffer. I would love to be singing, "Ding, dong, the witch is dead." Imperious, hateful conduct has no place in a courtroom, where common folks seek redress for their wrongs. Had she practiced law a day in her life, she might know this.
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November 21, 2008 08:25 PM
I think these two people should be replaced.
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November 21, 2008 09:23 PM