Opinion ID: 2562751
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Heading: Procedures before the Commission

Text: This matter was brought to the attention of the Alaska Commission on Judicial Conduct (Commission) in mid-March 2008 and the Commission initiated an investigation on its own motion at a special teleconference meeting on March 20, 2008. At its regular meeting on May 19, 2008, the Commission determined that it would hold a Probable Cause Hearing in this matter. A Probable Cause Hearing took place by teleconference on June 19, 2008. At the conclusion of the Probable Cause Hearing, the Commission issued Formal Charges by unanimous vote. A Formal Disciplinary Hearing pursuant to [AS 22.30.011(b)] and Alaska Commission on Judicial Conduct Rule 14 took place in Anchorage on November 17th and 18th. The attached Commission Determination recommends disciplinary action and is filed pursuant to Article IV, section 10 of the Constitution of Alaska, AS 22.30.011(d)(2) and Rule 406 of Alaska's Rules of Appellate Procedure. SUBMITTED by the COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT, through its Executive Director, this 24th day of November 2008. /s/ Marla N. Greenstein (Bar No. 9708048) Executive Director Commission on Judicial Conduct STATE OF ALASKA COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT In the matter of the proceeding pursuant to AS 22.30.011(a) in relation to: DENNIS CUMMINGS Judge of the District Court Fourth Judicial District at Bethel ACJC File No. 2008-004