Inquiry Concerning a Judge No. 15-200 Re: John Patrick Contini

Summary

The Court approved the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission’s findings that Judge Contini violated multiple judicial-conduct canons through an improper ex parte communication, failure to seek recusal or transfer while his division was effectively frozen, and intemperate courtroom remarks. It also approved a public reprimand, apology, mentoring, mental-health or stress-management treatment, and costs, concluding that the misconduct was supported by clear and convincing evidence and that mitigating circumstances justified the recommended discipline.