"Because the JQC has jurisdiction over alleged acts of pre-judicial misconduct, has not failed to state a claim or cause of action, and respondent has failed to demonstrate the nonexistence of genuine issues of material fact, her motion should be denied," wrote Courtney Veal, Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia deputy director.
March 15, 2023 at 12:18 PM
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Litigation Reporter
As the Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia gears up for the ethics trial of Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson on Friday, a pair of filings by JQC Deputy Director Courtney Veal are underscoring the judicial watchdog’s jurisdiction over pre-judicial conduct.
Last year Peterson filed motions to dismiss, for judgment on the pleadings and for summary judgment after contending many of her formal charges of alleged judicial misconduct occurred prior to her taking the bench.
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Douglas County Probate Judge Christina J. Peterson. (Courtesy photo)
