How long does it take the Commission to investigate a complaint and will the Commission tell me what action it takes?
It may take a few months or many months for the investigation and final disposition of a complaint, depending upon the complexity of the matter and the number and complexity of other pending complaints. Although the investigation is confidential, the Commission will notify the complainant of the following actions: the complaint has been dismissed; the Commission has issued a private reprimand to the judge; the Commission has entered into a deferred discipline agreement; or the Commission has authorized the filing of charges against the judge and made findings and issued a public reprimand or referred the matter to the Maryland Court of Appeals with its recommendation. In addition, the Commission has the option of notifying the complainant of the fact that a warning was given to the judge at the time the complaint was dismissed.
