Inquiry Concerning a Judge, No. 13-309 Re Brenda Tracy Sheehan

Summary

The Florida Supreme Court reviews the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission’s recommendation that Judge Brenda Tracy Sheehan receive a public reprimand for driving under the influence. The court approves the findings and recommendation, concluding that Sheehan violated Canons 1 and 2A of the Code of Judicial Conduct, and orders her to appear for administration of the reprimand.

Holdings

1. The Court approved the JQC's findings that Judge Sheehan's driving under the influence violated Canons 1 and 2A of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
2. The Court approved the JQC's recommendation of a public reprimand and ordered Judge Sheehan to appear before the Court for its administration.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Supreme Court of Florida should accept the JQC's findings that Judge Sheehan violated Canons 1 and 2A of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
2. Whether a public reprimand was appropriate discipline for Judge Sheehan's driving under the influence.

Disposition

approved