Douglas County Probate Judge Christina J. Peterson. Courtesy photo

'Her Motion Should Be Denied': JQC Opposes Judge's Quest to Dismiss Ethics Charges

"Because the JQC has jurisdiction over alleged acts of pre-judicial misconduct, has not failed to state a claim or cause of action, and respondent has failed to demonstrate the nonexistence of genuine issues of material fact, her motion should be denied," wrote Courtney Veal, Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia deputy director.

March 15, 2023 at 12:18 PM

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Judicial Ethics

Cedra Mayfield
Litigation Reporter

As the Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia gears up for the ethics trial of Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson on Friday, a pair of filings by JQC Deputy Director Courtney Veal are underscoring the judicial watchdog's jurisdiction over pre-judicial conduct.