CJC No. 11478-F-212
April 19, 2024
From an agreed statement of facts, former Ferry County District Court Judge Thomas D. Brown stipulated that he violated Canon 1, Rules 1.1 and 1.2, and Canon 2, Rules 2.3(B) and 2.8(B), of the Code of Judicial Conduct. Judge Brown violated the Code by making comments to an African-American litigant that were impatient, undignified and discourteous and appeared to demonstrate bias. The Commission censured former Judge Brown who resigned from the Bar and agreed to never serve in judicial office in the future.
Stipulation, Agreement and Order of Censure filed 4/19/2024.
CJC No. 11705-F-211
April 19, 2024
From an agreed statement of facts, Issaquah Municipal Court Part-Time Judge Jennifer Cruz stipulated that she violated Canon 1, Rules 1.1 and 1.2, and Canon 2, Rule 2.8(A) & (B), of the Code of Judicial Conduct. Judge Cruz violated the Code by directing a profane comment at a defendant during an arraignment hearing. Prior to contacting the Commission, Part-Time Judge Cruz indicated her remorse and completed multiple training courses in handling stress and interacting with difficult people. The Commission admonished Judge Cruz and ordered her to promptly read the Code.
Stipulation, Agreement and Order of Admonishment filed 4/19/2024.