R. 2:15-17. — Action by the Supreme Court

a. Temporary Suspension. The Supreme Court may order the immediate temporary suspension of a judge of the Superior Court, Tax Court, Municipal Court, or Surrogate's Court, with or without pay, from his or her judicial office or from the exercise of his or her judicial duties if the Court finds probable cause to conclude that the judge has violated the Code of Judicial Conduct, case law, or other authority and that the judge's continued service while proceedings are pending before the Committee poses a substantial threat of serious harm to the administration of justice.

b. Presentments. On review of a Presentment the Supreme Court shall:

1. issue or order issued a complaint for removal pursuant to Rule 2:14-1; or

2. require the judge to show cause why a sanction less than removal should not be imposed; or

3. issue an order adopting the Presentment and imposing public discipline; or

4. dismiss the complaint with or without issuing a short statement announcing its disposition.

c. Reports. On review of a Report the Supreme Court shall:

1. require the judge to show cause why a sanction less than removal should not be imposed; or

2. dismiss the complaint with or without issuing a short statement announcing its disposition.

d. Conditions. The Supreme Court’s order of discipline may provide for one or more of the following, either as part of a sanction imposed or as a condition of reinstatement to judicial duties:

1. substance abuse counseling including, but not limited to, requiring abstinence, testing, and an identifiable commitment to appropriate support groups;

2. mental health treatment and counseling, together with a finding of fitness to serve by a mental health professional approved by the Court;

3. such other conditions as may be deemed appropriate.