Practice question
A judicial respondent argues that every criticism of a ruling automatically warrants discipline; the complainant presents no factual basis for any ethical offense. The JIO finds the complaint baseless and intended only to harass. Which is best?
- Judicial office makes every complaint automatically meritorious
- The Code provides a recommendation for outright dismissal and the stated show-cause response to harassment
- A baseless accusation conclusively disqualifies the judge
- No response to harassing complaints is authorized
- The JIO must automatically award all requested damages
Legal references
- 2025 CJCA, Canon VII Section 5: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/100836
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