Inquiry Concerning Judge Sandy K. Kautz ((SC13-2262 Inquiry Concerning a Judge, No. 13-17 Re: Sandy K. Kautz))
Annotate this CaseThe Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC) served a notice of investigation on Circuit Judge Sandy Kautz pursuant to Rule 6(b) of the FLorida Judicial Qualifications Commissions Rules. The judge entered into a stipulation admitting that her appearance on behalf of her sister at her sister’s first appearance after an arrest was inappropriate. The judge further admitted that she had not comported herself with the requisite dignity and patience expected of her judicial office in presiding over certain types of cases. The JQC found and recommended that Judge Kautz receive a public reprimand. The Supreme Court approved of the stipulation and the JQC’s findings and recommendation.
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