In Re: Suah v Judge Nuta [2013] LRSC 31 (20 February 2013)
IN RE: SUAH v JUDGE NUTA [2013] LRSC 31 (20 February 2013)
IN RE: COMPLAINT OF MR. STANLEY Y. SUAH OF BONG MINES BRIDGE, BUSHROD ISLAND, MONROVIA, LIBERIA, COMPLAINANT VERSUS HIS HONOR KORBOI K. NUTA,RESIDENT CIRCUIT JUDGE, FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CRIMINAL ASSIZES,
COURT “B” MONROVIA RESPONDENT
UNETHIICAL BEHAVIOUR
JUDGMENT
When this case was called for hearing, Counselors Emmanuel B. James and Cooper W. Kruah appeared as Amici Curiae. Counselors J. Lavela Supuwood and Lavela Koboi Johnson appeared for the appellee.
After a careful review and examination of the records and the laws controlling, it is hereby
ADJUDGED:
That having duly considered the Judicial Inquiry Commission’s findings and recommendations thereon made; and having further listened to the arguments advanced by the respondent judge during hearing before us which we noted showed no remorse in the face of his glaring misconduct; and being convinced that the findings of the Judicial Inquiry Commission as well as its recommendation, further supported by the Amici Curiae, to the effect that the respondent judge is in breach of ethical standards, said report and recommendation are hereby approved and confirmed. Consequently, Judge Korboi Nuta is hereby ordered suspended as a Circuit Court Judge for a period of six (6) calendar months. It is further our holding that during the period of his suspension, Judge Nuta will forfeit all salaries, benefits and other emoluments to which he would otherwise be entitled. We hold that should the Respondent Judge in the future be guilty of any proven violation of the Judicial Canon in breach of his oath of office, this Court shall proceed to make the appropriate recommendations for his permanent removal from office as a judge.
The Clerk of this Court is hereby ordered to send a mandate to all courts of the Republic informing them of this judgment, to have the respondent judge similarly informed of this judgment and decision; and to have all of the appropriate authorities informed to ensure compliance with the judgment of this Court and that they will act consistent with law. Costs are disallowed. AND IT IS HEREBY SO ORDERED.
GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS AND THE SEAL OF THE SUPREME COURT OF LIBERIA THIS 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A.D. 2013.