Sec.51-51k-7. Investigation

(a) In its investigation, the Council shall review the complaint, including any attachments, the respondent's reply, if any, and any other evidence before it, and determine (1) whether it alleges conduct under section 51-51i of the General Statutes by a judge, compensation commissioner, or family support magistrate as defined in section 51-51h of the General Statutes, (2) whether such complaint has been brought within the time limited by section 51-51l (d) of the General Statutes, and (3) whether it alleges conduct under section 51-51i of the General Statutes and whether any evidence exists that such conduct has occurred.

(b) In investigating a complaint against a compensation commissioner, the Council shall apply the Code of Ethics adopted by the compensation commissioners which is on file at the council office.

(c) During the investigation, the Council shall review its records for other complaints against the respondent to determine whether there may be a pattern of conduct which warrants the need for further investigation as to whether or not conduct subject to section 51-51i of the General Statutes has occurred. A prior complaint which has been dismissed on its merits shall not be considered in determining a pattern of behavior.

(d) If the Council determines that the complaint does not allege conduct subject to section 51-51i of the General Statutes, that such conduct does not involve a judge, compensation commissioner, or family support magistrate as defined in section 51-51h of the General Statutes, or that such complaint was not brought within the time limited, or that insufficient evidence exists showing that said conduct occurred, it shall dismiss the complaint without further investigation and give notice to the complainant and respondent of such action.

(Effective December 28, 1994)