Acts and Regulations

P-21 - Provincial Court Act

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Investigation of judge’s misconduct
Repealed: 2022, c.19, s.7
2022, c.19, s.7
6.6Repealed: 2022, c.19, s.8
1987, c.45, s.8; 2022, c.19, s.8
Investigation of judge’s misconduct
6.6(1)The Judicial Council shall receive and the chairman shall refer to the chief judge for investigation all written communications suggesting any misconduct, neglect of duty or inability to perform duties on the part of a judge.
6.6(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), where the Judicial Council receives a written communication suggesting any misconduct, neglect of duty or inability to perform duties on the part of the chief judge, the chairman shall refer it to the associate chief judge for investigation.
6.6(3)Where a written communication comes to the attention of the chief judge, whether by way of referral from the chairman or otherwise, suggesting any misconduct, neglect of duty or inability to perform duties on the part of a judge, the chief judge shall investigate the matter.
1987, c.45, s.8