Effective: October 30, 1965 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 334 - 106th General Assembly (A) Cause for removal or suspension of a judge from office without pay under section 2701.11 of the Revised Code exists when he has, since first elected or appointed to judicial office: (1) Engaged in any misconduct involving moral turpitude, or a violation of such of the canons of judicial ethics adopted by the supreme court as would result in a substantial loss of public respect for the office; (2) Been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude; or (3) Been disbarred or suspended for an indefinite period from the practice of law for misconduct occurring before such election or appointment. (B) Grounds for retirement of a judge from office for disability exist when he has a permanent physical or mental disability which prevents the proper discharge of the duties of his office. (C) Grounds for suspension without pay of a judge from office for disability exist when he has a physical or mental disability which will prevent the proper discharge of the duties of his office for an indefinite time.
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