Another Resignation

A resignation of a non-attorney town court justice was accepted by the New York Commission on Judicial Conduct

In August 2024, the Commission apprised Judge Carson that it was investigating four complaints alleging, inter alia, that he failed to transfer to another court various traffic tickets issued to his son, engaged in ex parte communications, mishandled violations of local dog-control ordinances and failed to report and remit court funds in a timely manner as required by law for several months in 2023. In addition, it was alleged that he engaged in unauthorized political activity by circulating nominating petitions for his relative's candidacy for town council, was belligerent at public town meetings and in interactions with other town officials, and appeared to be suffering from health issues that prevented the proper performance of his judicial duties.

Judge Carson tendered his resignation from judicial office on August 22, 2024, by letter dated August 14, 2024, a copy of which is annexed as Exhibit 1. Judge Carson affirms that he vacated judicial office as of August 14, 2024.

(Mike Frisch)