Why was my grievance dismissed?

The determination to pursue a grievance may involve a number of factors including the seriousness of the violation(s) and an assessment of the likelihood of proving the alleged misconduct.  Our office must establish an attorney or judicial officer's misconduct at trial by clear and convincing evidence.  Clear and convincing is a standard of proof that is greater than a preponderance of the evidence but less than proof beyond a reasonable doubt.  If our office feels that we cannot meet our burden of proof, we will not file a Formal Complaint.