The bill amends the complaint processes within the Judicial Standards Commission, allowing citizens to publicly disclose their complaints against judicial officers at any time. This change addresses the current requirement for confidentiality in the complaint process, which has previously restricted citizens from exercising their right to free speech regarding alleged judicial misconduct. Specifically, Section 3-1-1106 is revised to affirm that a citizen has the right to make their complaints public, even before the commission has completed its investigation.

Additionally, Section 3-1-1123 is amended to clarify that the commission may issue public statements regarding the investigation if the subject matter becomes public through various means, including the citizen complainant or a waiver of confidentiality by the judge involved. This allows the commission to confirm the investigation's status and provide necessary clarifications about the proceedings, ensuring transparency in the process. Overall, the bill aims to enhance accountability and public awareness in judicial oversight.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(1): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(10): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(11): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(12): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(13): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(14): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(15): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(16): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(17): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(18): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(19): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(2): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(20): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(21): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(22): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(23): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(24): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(25): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(3): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(4): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(5): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(6): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(7): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(8): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1(9): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_1: 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_X(1): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_X(2): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_X(3): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_X(4): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_X(5): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_X: 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_2(1): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_2(2): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_2(4): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_2(5): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_2(6): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_2(7): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_2(8): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_2: 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123
SB0048_2(3): 3-1-1106, 3-1-1123