qu? FOR OFFICE USE ONLY feeron on Judicial Conduct ————_ 1601 W. Washington Streot, Suite 229 Phoenix, Arizona 85007 HOWTO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST A JUDGE ‘To file a complaint against a judge, complete this form and send it to the Commission on Judicial Conduet at the address above. The information you provide will be used to evaluate and investigate your allegations. ‘To learn more about the purpose and jurisdiction of the commission and the types of allegations it can investigate, read the enclosed brochure or visit our website at www.azcourts.gov/azcje. A copy of the commission's rules and the Code of Judicial Conduct can be printed from the website. ‘Under the rules approved by the Arizona Supreme Court, complaints may be made public at the conclusion of their review by the commission or upon the filing of a formal complaint against a judge. If a complaint is dismissed, all personal information will be redacted from what is made public. Please provide the following information 1, Nam 2, Mailing Address| Cit |. Telephone: Judge's name: Court: ©) municipal Q justice © superior O court of appeals C) supreme court Did you have a case before this judge? C) yes @) No a. Ifyes, is the case still pending’ Yes (No b. Case name and number: . List any attorneys who appeared in the ease: 4. List names and phone numbers of any witnesses who observed the judge's conduct: 1 understand tho commision canmot rovers cour ordar or ausign snow judge w= ean:(@) You () No 8, Please read the following statement and sign on the line below affirm, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing information and the allegations contail ached complaint are true. fravor2023, Dateeu» FOR OFFICE USE ONLY “Arona Commemran on Judicial Conduct 1601 W. Washington Street, Suite 229 Phoenix, Arizona 85007 COMPLAINT AGAINST A JUDGE eqD fre canen Nam Instructions: Uso this form or pin paper of the same size to fle « complaint, Describe in your own sete caat px ton falar al Seer opine Fotis mieunaeh De gpl ad Uk il of he eee ee ee ee will ‘alp the commiodon undorsiand your concern, Adctonal rare aa cubed slong with copies (at originals) of rlevant court documents Please compete one side Yeats pase cul, a koep coy of tho oma far pn cu Judge's Name Tie Hon, Judge Bruce Cohen was made aware via a motion to change judge or venue of Judge: Sharlene Jacksons continued misconduct. Judge Cohen was at the time the Family Court Presiding judge and had a duty to Supervise Judge Jackson. As Judge Jacksons former Supervisor, Judge Cohen lhas knowledge of Judge Jacksons misconduct. The following pertains to this complaint. IPer The Arizona Code of Judicial Conduct: i.) Canon 4 Rule 4.1: A Judge Shall comply with the Law, including the Judicial Code of Conduct. ) Canon 2 Rule 4.2: A Judge shall act at all times in a manner that promotes public confidence in the independence, integrity, and impartiality of the judiciary, and shall avoid impropriety and the appearance impartiality. Emphasis Added to Comment 5: Actual improprieties include violations ofthe law, court jules or provisions of this code. ls.) Canon 2 Rule 2.2: A judge shall uphold the law, and shall perform all duties of judicial office fairly and impartially, ) Canon 2 Rule 2.12: Supervisory Duties; A Judge with supervisory authority for the performance of her judges shall take reasonable measures to ensure that those judges properly discharge their judicial -sponsibties, including prompt disposition of matters before them. }) Canon 2 Rule 2.15: Responding to Judicial and Lawyer misconduct (A) A Judge having knowledge that another judge has committed a violation of this code that raises a substantial question regarding that judge's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a judge in other respects shall inform the appropriate uthorty. (B) A judge having knowledge that a lawyer has committed a violation of the Rules of Professional Misconduct that raises a substantial question regarding the lawyer's honesty, tustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer in other respects shall inform the appropriate authority. (C) A judge that has received information indicating a substantial likelihood that another Judge has committed ‘violation of this code shall take appropriate action. (D) A Judge who receives information indicating ibstantial likelihood that a lawyer has committed a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct shall fake appropriate action. smment 1.) TAKING ACTION TO ADDRESS KNOWN MISCONDUCT IS A JUDGE'S OBLIGATION. IParagraphs (A) and (B) impose an obligation on the judge to report to the appropriate disciplinary lauthorty the known misconduct of another judge or a lawyer that raised a substantial question regarding 1e honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness of that Judge or Lawyer. Ignoring or denying known misconduct mong one’s judicial colleagues or members ofthe legal profession undermines a judge's responsibilty (0 participate in efforts to ensure public respect for the Judicial System. ‘omment 2.) A Judge who does not have actual knowledge that another judge or lawyer may have immitted misconduct, but receives information indicating a substantial likelihood of such misconduct, is required to take appropriate action under paragraphs (C) and (D). Appropriate action may include, but is, not limited to, communicating directly with the Judge who may have violated this code, communicating ith the supervising judge, or reporting the suspected violation to the appropriate authorty or other gency or body.qu» FOR OFFICE USE ONLY 7 poron Judicial Conduct 1501 W. Washington Street, Suite 229 Phoenix, Arizona 85007 COMPLAINT AGAINST A JUDGE ruce Cohen Name: Judge’s Name:| Instructions: Use this form or plain paper of the same size to file a complaint. Describe in your own words what you believe the judge did that constitutes judicial misconduct. Be specific and list all of the names, dates, times, and places that will help the commission understand your concerns. Additional pages may be attached along with copies (not originals) of relevant court documents. Please complete one side of the paper only, and keep a copy of the complaint for your records, In this case The Hon. Judge Bruce Cohen was made aware of The Hon. Judge Charlene Jacksons isconduct she was actively committing in her Courtroom. Judge Cohen did not act as he is obligated to Bor the Arizona Code of Judicial Conduct. There is no record of any complaints Judge Cohen filed .gainst Judge Jackson, itis unknown if Judge Cohen tried speaking with Judge Jackson to resolve her jehavior. IF Judge Cohen did speak with Judge Jackson behind closed doors, his efforts were not |ecognized by Judge Jackson because Judge Jackson continued her unethical, illegal misconduct. judge Cohen is also fully aware and has knowledge that Judge Jacksons conduct never stopped. Due ;0 Judge Cohen's inaction the complainant has had to be subjected to more of Judge Jacksons jsconduct and Judge Jacksons subsequent illegal retaliation against her. Judge Cohen was advised of Judge Jackson issuing rogue orders that were against Arizona Law. Judge Cohen was also advised of he fact Judge Jackson was violating Complainant's rights to due process and other Federally Protected ‘onstitutional Rights. Judge Cohen was also advised of the significant, serious case of Domestic. olence and Child abuse that was being intentionally ignored by Judge Jackson. Judge Cohen was also ade aware that Judge Jackson was issuing orders inconsistent with the Arizona Constitution and the lArizona Rules of Family Law Procedure. What did Judge Cohen do to stop any of this? Nothing. While ludge Jackson is an independent Judge, Judge Cohen while he was acting as the Family Court Presiding Judge had a responsibilty to Supervise the Maricopa County Family Court Judges. |Additionally, per the Arizona Code of Judicial Conduct, ANY JUDGE who has information that even ints to a likelinood that another Judge committed an act of misconduct has an OBLIGATION to report fat Judge. Did Judge Cohen report Judge Jackson? Absolutely not, therefore Judge Cohen himself jolated the Arizona Code of Judicial Conduct. |The purpose of Judicial Discipline is to protect the public and to maintain high standards for the judiciary 1nd the administration of Justice. Any disciplinary remedy or sanction imposed shall be sufficient to sstore and maintain the dignity and honor of the position and to protect the public by assuring that the judge will refrain from similar acts of misconduct in the future. In this case Judge Jackson has continued 1er misconduct with impunity, even retaliating against the complainant. As a senior Judge, Judge Cohen knows he should have reported Judge Jackson when he was made aware of her continued misconduct. IGrounds for discipline include willful misconduct in office, wilful and persistent failure to perform judicial luties, habitual intemperance, conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice that brings the judicial ice into disrepute, or a violation of the code. In this case Judge Cohen violated at least Canon 2 Rule 2 and Canon 2 Rule 2.12 and Canon 2 Rule 2.15, \dcitionally, there are mitigating factors for the Commission on Judicial Conduct fo consider. Judge ‘ohen was made aware multiple times of Judge Jacksons misconduct but willfully failed to act. The isconduct took place frequently AND continued escalating over time. The Misconduct took place while Judge Cohen was acting in his official capacity as both a Judge and a Supervisor. The willull inaction of Judge Cohen caused substantial injuries to complainant and a minor innocent child. |At this point Judge Bruce Cohen is a participating party in the continued deprivation of rights and illegal lactivty that is taking place in Judge Jackson's Courtroom. Judge Cohens wilful failure to report Judge lackson speaks volumes to the failures of the Judicial System in Maricopa County Family Cour. 3