Matter of Frank M. Mora
The Commission has released a decision dated August 21, 2026, that Frank M. Mora, a Judge of the Poughkeepsie City Court, Dutchess County, should be removed. The decision is available at Mora Decision. An accompanying press release is available at 2026 Releases.
Matter of Joseph F. Kasper
The Commission has released a determination dated August 3, 2026, that Joseph F. Kasper, a Judge of the New York City Civil Court, Queens County, should be removed. The decision is available at Kasper Decision. An accompanying press release is available at 2026 Releases.
On August 27, 2026, the Court of Appeals suspended Judge Kasper, with pay, pending review of the Commission's determination. The Court's order is available at Kasper Suspension.
Election of Officers
On June 18, 2026, the Commission re-elected Joseph W. Belluck, Esq., as Chair and Taa Grays, Esq., as Vice Chair. The Chair and Vice Chair are elected by the members and serve renewable two-year terms. An accompanying press release is available at 2026 Releases.
Matter of Walter W. Jones
The Commission has released a decision dated March 12, 2026, that Walter W. Jones, a Justice of the Canandaigua Town Court, Ontario County, should be removed. The decision is available at Jones Decision. An accompanying press release is available at 2026 Releases.
Judge Jones has requested review of the determination in the Court of Appeals. The Court has scheduled Oral Argument for September 15, 2026.
The Court of Appeals suspended Judge Jones from office, with pay, pending review of the Commission's determination. The Court's order is available at Jones Suspension.