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Jul 29, 2024franking privilegesimple misconductcourt personneladministrative lawcode of conductsupreme court ruling
Franking Privilege Misuse: When Court Personnel Face Misconduct Charges
The Supreme Court clarifies when misuse of the franking privilege constitutes simple misconduct for court personnel, with key lessons on official resources.
Mar 25, 2009legal-ethicsjudicial accountabilitysheriffadministrative casepresidential decree 26grave-misconduct
Judicial Accountability Negligence VS Simple Misconduct IN Handling Delayed Cases
A sheriff’s misuse of the franking privilege drew a fine, while a letter about flag ceremony attendance was not misconduct.
Oct 20, 2005administrative casecourt personnelfranking privilegemisconductdemand letterjudicial ethics
Court Personnel Cannot Use Official Position to Send Private Demand Letters
Supreme Court rules court employees who send private demand letters using court letterheads and franking privileges commit simple misconduct.