The bill amends the complaint processes with the Judicial Standards Commission to allow citizens to publicly disclose their complaints against judges at any time, thereby enhancing their right to free speech. Specifically, Section 3-1-1106 is revised to state that a citizen has the right to make public their complaints concerning a judicial officer, which contrasts with the previous requirement for confidentiality in the complaint process. This change aims to empower citizens and ensure transparency in judicial accountability.

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 provision allows the commission to confirm the investigation's status and clarify procedural aspects, thereby promoting transparency in the disciplinary process against judicial officers.

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