Mark’s Soap Box

District Court Judge Elizabeth Halverson has been suspended by the Nevada Judicial Discipline Commission.

UPDATE: Reader Stephen alerted me to this article: Final Order of Suspension Unsealed

Judge Elizabeth Halverson poses a substantial threat of serious harm to both the public and to the administration of justice.

The question remains, why is she getting paid, and why did this take so long.

In its opinion, the commission says it is suspending the judge based on four grounds.
1. There is “substantial evidence” to believe that Judge Halverson is without sufficient legal abilities to conduct criminal trials.
2. She has failed to perform her duties in an impartial manner and has created a hostile work environment for her staff.
3. She has failed to carry out her duties by falling asleep at least once during a trial.
4. Judge Halverson has failed to cooperate with other judges and also court administrators.

Now they convene the full board and we get to pay her for sitting on her ass while waiting to get fired. Great.

More on this here:

• Nevada Panel Reviews Case – LV Sun article on Panel
• Update of Panel Reviews Case – More of same
• The biggest reason to NOT have Judges elected speaks out FOR elections. – great. She more than proved that she is a complete idiot.

Previously On The Island

• We don’t need no stinkin security checks – it’s not like criminals are here.
• Halverson on the offensive – claims ticket fixing
• Halverson v Hardcastle – the fight is on
• Spoor sues Halverson – fired her, now she strikes back.
• Even Drudge is catching on – nice pic!
• No wonder she went to law school – her hubby is a crook.
• Traffic Referee, only in Vegas – do they get stripe shirts?