In re Conway

Summary

The South Carolina Supreme Court accepted a judicial disciplinary agreement by consent concerning a former magistrate’s mishandling of bond money and inadequate financial recordkeeping. The Court issued a public reprimand and prohibited the respondent from seeking or accepting judicial office in South Carolina without the Court’s permission.

Holdings

1. The Court accepted the Agreement for Discipline by Consent.
2. Respondent violated Canons 1, 1(A), 2, 2(A), 3, 3(A), and 3(C) of the Code of Judicial Conduct, as well as Rules 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(7) of the Rules for Judicial Disciplinary Enforcement.
3. Respondent was publicly reprimanded and barred from seeking or accepting judicial office in South Carolina without prior permission of the Court and notice to Disciplinary Counsel.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Supreme Court should accept the respondent's Agreement for Discipline by Consent.
2. What sanction should be imposed for the respondent's failure to receipt and deposit bond money, failure to maintain accurate financial records, and related violations of judicial conduct rules.

Disposition

other