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Wash. Rev. Code § 2.64.055 (2026)

Disciplinary actions authorized

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The commission is authorized to impose the following disciplinary actions, in increasing order of severity: (a) Admonishment; (b) reprimand; or (c) censure. If the conduct of the judge or justice warrants more severe disciplinary action, the commission may recommend to the supreme court the suspension or removal of the judge or justice.
[ 1989 c 367 s 4.]

Notes:

Contingent effective date—1989 c 367: See note following RCW 2.64.010.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1992–1999 · leading case: In re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Turco, 970 P.2d 731 (Wash. 1999).
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In re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Turco, 970 P.2d 731 (Wash. 1999). “RCW 2.64.055 provides for progressive levels of discipline by the Commission and the Supreme Court against a judge who has engaged in misconduct.”
In Re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Stoker, 827 P.2d 986 (Wash. 1992). “14 RCW 2.64.055. See RCW 2.64.010. 15 The supreme court may censure, suspend, or remove a judge .”
In Re Turco, 970 P.2d 731 (Wash. 1999). “RCW 2.64.055 provides for progressive levels of discipline by the Commission and the Supreme Court against a judge who has engaged in misconduct.”
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