R. 2:15-15. — Decision of the Committee; Transmittal of the Record

a. If the Committee determines after a formal hearing that the charges against the judge have been proved by clear and convincing evidence and that a recommendation should be made to the Supreme Court for public admonition, reprimand, censure, suspension, or removal, it shall promptly file with the Clerk of the Supreme Court a Presentment setting forth its findings and its recommendation.

b. If the Committee determines after a formal hearing that the charges against the judge have not been proved by clear and convincing evidence or that the conduct does not warrant a recommendation for public admonition, reprimand, censure, suspension, or removal by the Supreme Court, it shall promptly file with the Clerk of the Supreme Court a Report setting forth its findings and recommending the dismissal of the complaint with or without private discipline, and the Committee or the judge may request the Supreme Court to issue a short statement announcing its disposition.

c. When filing the Committee's decisions pursuant to this Rule, the Executive Director/Counsel shall certify the record before the Committee and shall file copies thereof with the Court. In addition, the Executive Director/Counsel shall forthwith serve on the judge notice of its action and two copies of its decision and of the certification of the Committee's record as filed with the Supreme Court.

d. The Presentment or Report, and the Record before the Committee shall be public at the time of filing with the Court, in accordance with Rule 2:15-20(b).