The following determinations have been issued by the Commission and are available to the public:[PDF]
2024
Determination and Undertaking Judge Melvin R. Wright
Canon 1, Rule 1.1 (Compliance with Law)
Rule 1.2 (Promoting Confidence in the Judiciary)
Rule 1.3 (Avoiding Abuse of the Prestige of Judicial Office)
Canon 3 (Personal and Extrajudicial Activity)
Rule 3.1 (Extrajudicial Activities in General)
Commission Public Letter to Chief Judges Anna Blackburne-Rigsby and Anita Josey-Herring
Personal and Extrajudicial Activities – Awareness and Training
2023
Commission Letter to Chief Judge Anita Josey-Herring Re: DCSC Case Management System Challenges February 6, 2023
DC Superior Court Case Management System Challenges
2022
Commission Public Statement Concerning a Reappointment Matter and Related Investigation
2021
Commission Public Statement Concerning Its Decision in the Case Re: Judge Steven N. Berk
The Honorable Steven N. Berk, Retired Judge of the Superior Court (November)
Uncontested Order of Involuntary Retirement
DC Court of Appeals Order Affirming Uncontested Order of Involuntary Retirement
Letter to Chief Judges Anna Blackburne-Rigsby and Anita Josey-Herring
Ex Parte Communications
2020
The Honorable Erik Christian Associate Judge of the Superior Court (April)
Appearance of Lack of Impartiality
Appearance of Unfairness
2018
Letter to Chief Judges Anna Blackburne-Rigsby and Robert E. Morin
Sexual Harassment Complaints
2016
The Honorable Yvonne Williams, Associate Judge of the Superior Court (January)
Appearance of Impropriety
2013
The Honorable Natalia Combs Greene, Associate Judge of the Superior Court (November)
Favorable Recommendation for Appointment to Senior Status
Intemperate Demeanor
2008
The Honorable John H. Bayly, Associate Judge of the Superior Court (March)
Intemperate Demeanor
2007
The Honorable Zinora Mitchell-Rankin, Associate Judge of the Superior Court (July)
Appearance of Bias
2006
The Honorable Tim Murphy, Senior Judge of the Superior Court (December)
Unfavorable Recommendation for Reappointment to Senior Status
2005
The Honorable Susan R. Winfield, Associate Judge of the Superior Court (July)
Appearance of Lending the Prestige of Office To Advance Private Interests
The Honorable Judith E. Retchin, Associate Judge of the Superior Court (July)
Investigative Report Concerning the Case of US v. Magbie
2002
The Honorable Evelyn E. C. Queen, Associate Judge of the Superior Court (July)
Unfavorable Recommendation for Appointment to Senior Status
2001
The Honorable Tim Murphy, Senior Judge of the Superior Court (November)
Intemperate Demeanor
1986
The Honorable Joseph M. Hannon, Associate Judge of the Superior Court (June)
Appearance of Impropriety
1983
The Honorable Joseph M. F. Ryan Jr., Associate Judge of the Superior Court (March)
Intemperate Demeanor
1978
The Honorable Nicholas S. Nunzio, Associate Judge of the Superior Court (December)
Intemperate Demeanor
1976
The Honorable Edward A. Beard, Associate Judge of the Superior Court (May)
Appearance of Impropriety
1972
The Honorable Harry T. Alexander, Associate Judge of the Superior Court (February)
Intemperate Demeanor