Supreme Court grants Commission’s Emergency Petition for Immediate Temporary Suspension of Hon. Joseph Guillory, Dona Ana County Magistrate Court, SCT Docket No. 31,920, JSC Inquiry No. 2008-094. The Court suspended Judge Guillory retroactively to August 13, 2010 and stated that the order did not affect any pending Commission proceedings concerning the judge. The Commission had filed the petition on August … Read More
ROBERT M. SCHWARTZ: Supreme Court No. 32,422, JSC Inquiry No. 2009-081
Supreme Court schedules oral argument on Commission’s August 16, 2010 Petition for Discipline concerning Hon. Robert M. Schwartz, Second Judicial District Court, SCT Docket No. 32,422, JSC Inquiry No. 2009-081. The Court also denies Judge Schwartz’s motions to seal or strike the petition and record proper, unseals Supreme Court file, and establishes a briefing schedule. Oral argument on the petition … Read More
LUPE FUENTEZ: Supreme Court No. 32,501, JSC Inquiry No. 2010-109
Supreme Court grants Commission’s Petition for Immediate Temporary Suspension Without Pay concerning Hon. Lupe Fuentez, Dexter Municipal Court Judge, SCT Docket No. 32,501, JSC Inquiry No. 2010-109, and unseals Supreme Court file. The Commission filed the petition on July 16, 2010 under seal pursuant to Rule 27-104(B) NMRA. To download a copy of the Court’s order, click here.
John P. Walsh has been hired to serve as Investigator.
John P. Walsh has been hired to serve as Investigator.
Commission is accepting applications for an Investigative Trial Counsel
Commission is accepting applications for an Investigative Trial Counsel. Applications must be postmarked by June 18, 2010. click here for the full job announcement.
VICTORIA GRANT: Supreme Court No. 32,334, JSC Inquiry Nos. 2010-035 through 2010-055
Supreme Court grants Commission’s Motion to Accept Stipulation to Permanent Retirement from Judicial Office in Lieu of Further Disciplinary Proceedings in Matter of Hon. Victoria Grant, Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Judge, SCT Docket No. 32,334, JSC Inquiry Nos. 2010-035 through 2010-055. To download a copy of the order, click here.
JAVIER LOZANO: Supreme Court No. 29,264, JSC Inquiry No. 2009-025
Supreme Court grants Commission’s Petition for Discipline Upon Stipulation in Matter of Hon. Javier Lozano, Columbus Municipal Court Judge, SCT Docket No. 29,264, JSC Inquiry No. 2009-025. Discipline includes 90-day suspension without pay, formal reprimand, 12-month supervised probation and mentorship, and other measures. To download a copy of the order, click here.
Commission is accepting applications for an Investigator through May 14, 2010
Commission is accepting applications for an Investigator through May 14, 2010. click here for full announcement.
VICTORIA GRANT: Supreme Court No. 32,334, JSC Inquiry Nos. 2010-035 through 2010-055
Supreme Court grants Commission’s Petition for Immediate Temporary Suspension in Matter of Hon. Victoria Grant, Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Judge, SCT Docket No. 32,334, JSC Inquiry Nos. 2010-035 through 2010-055. To download a copy of the order, click here.
Commission adopts comprehensive revisions to its procedural rules
Commission adopts comprehensive revisions to its procedural rules. The revised rules will apply to all cases filed on or after May 1, 2010. The new rules are available for viewing and download under the “Governing Provisions of Law” tab on the home page.