VIRGIN ISLANDS RULES FOR JUDICIAL DISCIPLINARY ENFORCEMENT Rule 209.17. Screening and Investigation

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Rule 209.17. Screening and Investigation

1. Screening. Disciplinary Counsel shall evaluate all information coming to Disciplinary Counsel's attention by written complaint which alleges judicial misconduct or incapacity. If the information, if true, would not constitute misconduct or incapacity, Disciplinary Counsel shall dismiss the complaint, subject to review by an investigative panel, or, if appropriate, refer the matter to another agency. If the information, if true, raises allegations that would constitute judicial misconduct or incapacity, Disciplinary Counsel shall conduct a preliminary investigation.

2. Preliminary Investigation.

(1) Disciplinary Counsel may conduct interviews and examine evidence to determine if grounds exist to believe the complaint's allegations, provided that no subpoena shall issue to compel testimony or evidence until an investigative panel of the Commission authorizes a full investigation pursuant to Rule 209.17.3.
(2) When Disciplinary Counsel believes that there is evidence supporting the allegations against a judge, he or she shall recommend to the appropriate investigative panel of the Commission that the panel authorize a full investigation. Disciplinary Counsel may recommend

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