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A trail in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Area. (Photo courtesy Vickie Nokleby)
Commission members, serving four-year terms, include three judges appointed by the Supreme Court, three lawyers appointed by the Oregon State Bar and three citizens appointed by the governor subject to Senate confirmation.
Pursuant to ORS 1.410–1.480, The Oregon Constitution and the Rules of Judicial Conduct, the commission investigates complaints regarding Oregon judges. If the commission believes there is substantial evidence of misconduct, a public hearing is held. The commission makes recommendations regarding disciplinary actions to the Supreme Court. A judge may be censured, suspended or removed from office by the Supreme Court. The commission cannot change the decision of a judge, and does not have jurisdiction over arbitrators, mediators or municipal court judges.
Members
Hon. Henry Kantor, Chair, Portland, 2009; J. Michael Alexander, Salem, 2010; Ernest Ettlich, Ashland, 2011; Eugene Hallman, Pendleton, 2012; Hon. Roxanne Osborne, Klamath Falls, 2009; Shelby Rihala, Beaverton, 2010; Robert Thuemmel, Portland, 2011; Caroline Wilkins, Corvallis, 2012; Hon. Robert Wollheim, Salem, 2010
Source
Susan D. Isaacs, Executive Director
Address: PO Box 1130, Beaverton 97075-1130
Phone: 503-626-6776
Fax: 503-626-6787
Staff Directory from Oregon.gov