(1) Applicability.
All proceedings of the committee on judicial conduct, created by Supreme Court Rule 39, shall be governed by these rules.
(2) Definitions.
As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
Answer - The response filed by a judge to a complaint or statement of formal charges.
Caution – Non-disciplinary action taken by the committee when it is believed that the judge acted in a manner which involved behavior requiring attention although not constituting clear violation of the Code of Judicial Conduct warranting disciplinary action. A caution may include recommendations concerning prudent future conduct, and may be issued at any stage of the proceedings with or without the consent of the judge. After a caution is i