Montana Code 3-1-1123. Public statements by commission
3-1-1123. Public statements by commission. In any case in which the subject matter becomes public, through independent sources, through a waiver of confidentiality by the judge against whom the complaint has been filed, or under other circumstances as the commission considers appropriate, the commission may issue statements as it considers appropriate in order to:
Terms Used In Montana Code 3-1-1123
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(1)confirm the pendency of the investigation;
(2)clarify the procedural aspects of the disciplinary proceedings;
(3)explain the right of the judge to a fair hearing without prejudgment;
(4)state that the judge denies the allegations; or
(5)declare that there is insufficient evidence for a finding of good cause.