In re Cohn

In re Cohn (2001-012); 172 Vt. 527; 768 A.2d 1279

[Filed 06-Feb-2001]


                                 ENTRY ORDER

                      SUPREME COURT DOCKET NO. 2001-012

                             JANUARY TERM, 2001


In re Magistrate Douglas P. Cohn	}	Original Jurisdiction
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   	                                }	Judicial Conduct Board
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                                        }	DOCKET NO. 00.005


             In the above-entitled cause, the Clerk will enter:


       Upon recommendation of the Judicial Conduct Board and no appeal having
  been filed, the  recommendation of the Board filed on January 9, 2001, is
  approved and Magistrate Douglas P. Cohn  is hereby publicly reprimanded for
  violating:

         Canon 1, by failing to observe high standards of conduct to
    preserve  the integrity and independence of the judiciary;
         Canon 3B(4), by failing to act in a dignified and courteous
    manner towards others whom he dealt with in an official capacity;
    and
         Canon 4A, by acting in a manner that demeaned the judicial
    office  and interfered with the proper performance of his judicial
    duties.

  Rules of Supreme Court for Disciplinary Control of Judges, Rule 11.




                                       BY THE COURT:



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                                       Jeffrey L. Amestoy, Chief Justice

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                                       John A. Dooley, Associate Justice

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                                       James L. Morse, Associate Justice

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                                       Denise R. Johnson, Associate Justice

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                                       Marilyn S. Skoglund, Associate Justice