In the Matter of Former Judge Robert E. Peeler of the Edgefield County Probate Court

Summary

The Supreme Court of South Carolina accepted a disciplinary agreement with former probate judge Robert E. Peeler and imposed a public reprimand, the most severe sanction available because he had resigned. The court found his conduct violated several canons of the Code of Judicial Conduct and affirmed that a public reprimand is appropriate under the circumstances.