The Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia has recommended the Supreme Court of Georgia remove Douglas County Probate Judge Christina J. Peterson from the bench.

“[Peterson’s] actions in the courtroom and outside it demonstrate a consistent and persistent pattern of misconduct comprised of intemperance, judicial incompetence and danger to the rights of litigants, which combined warrant removal,” the hearing panel opined. “‘We do not expect judges to be perfect,’ but they are expected to act in a manner that promotes the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary. Respondent has shown that she cannot—or will not—do so. And so she must go.”