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    In Re: Inquiry Concerning: Judge Carl Brown

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    Judge Carl Brown resigned from his position as a Superior Court Judge of the Augusta Judicial Circuit effective June 30, 2021. The Judicial Qualifications Commission was investigating allegations of judicial misconduct against Judge Brown related to nepotism, favoritism, and improperly inserting himself into plea negotiations. The JQC and Judge Brown mutually agreed to a disposition of the complaint pursuant to state law and JQC rules, as set forth in an attached consent agreement dated April 30, 2021.

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    Judge Carl Brown resigned from his position as a Superior Court Judge of the Augusta Judicial Circuit effective June 30, 2021. The Judicial Qualifications Commission was investigating allegations of judicial misconduct against Judge Brown related to nepotism, favoritism, and improperly inserting himself into plea negotiations. The JQC and Judge Brown mutually agreed to a disposition of the complaint pursuant to state law and JQC rules, as set forth in an attached consent agreement dated April 30, 2021.

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    Judge Carl Brown resigned from his position as a Superior Court Judge of the Augusta Judicial Circuit effective June 30, 2021. The Judicial Qualifications Commission was investigating allegations of judicial misconduct against Judge Brown related to nepotism, favoritism, and improperly inserting himself into plea negotiations. The JQC and Judge Brown mutually agreed to a disposition of the complaint pursuant to state law and JQC rules, as set forth in an attached consent agreement dated April 30, 2021.

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    In Re: Inquiry Concerning: Judge Carl Brown

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    Case S21Z1019 Filed 05/03/2021 Page 1 of 12

    BEFORE THE JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSION


    STATE OF GEORGIA
    )
    )
    In re: Inquiry Concerning ) Complaint No. 2020-204
    Judge Carl Brown )
    )
    )

    Report of Disposition Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 15-1-21(k)(1) and Rule 11(A) of


    the Rules of the Judicial Qualifications Commission

    This matter originated before the Judicial Qualifications Commission

    (hereinafter, “JQC”) Investigative Panel with a complaint concerning allegations of

    judicial misconduct on the part of Judge Carl Brown, Superior Court Judge of the

    Augusta Judicial Circuit. The Investigative Panel commenced an investigation into

    the allegations of judicial misconduct, including:

    1. Whether Judge Brown engaged in conduct, actions, and/or appointments

    regarding employees of the Juvenile Court of the Augusta Judicial Circuit

    that constituted nepotism and favoritism, and thus violated Rules 1.2 (A),

    2.4 (B), 2.5, and 2.13 of the Code of Judicial Conduct;

    2. Whether Judge Brown engaged in conduct and actions regarding the

    Magistrate Court of Burke County attempting to improperly influence

    decisions regarding appointments, and thus violated Rules 1.2 (A), 2.4

    (B), 2.5, and 2.13 of the Code of Judicial Conduct;


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    3. Whether Judge Brown improperly inserted himself into the plea

    negotiation process, and thus violated Rule 1.1 of the Code of Judicial

    Conduct;

    During its investigation, the JQC Investigative Panel was notified that Judge

    Brown would be resigning from his position as a Superior Court Judge of the

    Augusta Judicial Circuit effective June 30, 2021. (See Exhibits A and B).

    Subsequently, the JQC Investigative Panel and Judge Brown mutually agreed upon

    a disposition of Complaint 2020-204 pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 15-1-21(k)(1) and

    JQC Rule 11 (A). The disposition and agreement between the JQC Investigative

    Panel and Judge Brown is set forth in the Consent Agreement dated April 30,

    2021, which is attached to this filing. (See Exhibit C).

    This Report of Disposition is submitted for filing in the public records of the

    Supreme Court of Georgia pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 15-1-21(k)(1) and JQC Rule 11

    (A).

    Respectfully submitted this 3rd day of May, 2021.

    s:\CHARLES BORING
    Charles P. Boring, Director
    Judicial Qualifications Commission
    1995 North Park Place SE, Suite 570
    Atlanta, GA 30339
    cboring@gajqc.gov
    Georgia Bar Number: 065131
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    EXHIBIT A
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    EXHIBIT B
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    EXHIBIT C
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    CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

    Pursuant to Judicial Qualifications Commission Rule 13, the Director

    certifies that he has this day served the following:

    Report of Disposition

    by electronic mail and by placing a true and correct copy of the same in the United

    States mail in an envelope properly addressed with adequate postage thereon to

    ensure delivery upon the following:

    David Bell
    P.O. Box 1011
    Augusta, GA 30903
    davidbell@davidbelllawfirm.com

    This 3rd day of May, 2021.

    s:\CHARLES BORING
    Charles P. Boring, Director
    Judicial Qualifications Commission
    1995 North Park Place SE, Suite 570
    Atlanta, GA 30339
    cboring@gajqc.gov
    Georgia Bar Number: 065131

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