102Investigation of judicial officers

102 Investigation of judicial officers (1) In investigating a judicial officer, the commission— (a) must have proper regard for the preservation of the independence of judicial officers; and (b) for a judicial officer other than the Chief Justice or Chief Magistrate—must notify, and may consult, the head of jurisdiction unless doing so would prejudice an investigation.

Starting an investigation Division 3.4.1 associate judge—see section 13 (2). head of jurisdiction means— (a) for a judge, associate judge or registrar of the Supreme Court— the Chief Justice; or (b) for a magistrate, an office that must be occupied by a magistrate or a registrar of the Magistrates Court—the Chief Magistrate.