The Judicial Qualification Commission posted a finding and consent agreement over allegations made against Probate Judge Tony Brazier today, but are dropping the matter completely as he is stepping down from the post next Friday. 

The filing made available to the public earlier today includes complaints of judicial misconduct made against Brazier that they reported to find in a preliminary investigation.

The report did not include any evidence found in this investigation, and the commission will not be moving ahead with any further look into the matter since Brazier is retiring. 

The JQC’s filing included five allegations that claimed Judge Brazier allowed an employee to mishandle court funds, whether he allowed unqualified individuals to work for the court, misuse of a notary stamp, having issues marriage licenses outside of the permitted rules, and failing to “regularly attend to his duties as the Chief Judge of the Probate Court” in violation of several rules of the Code of Judicial Conduct. 

The filing stated that after reaching a consent agreement with Judge Brazier that after he steps down he will not seek any judicial appointment or elected office ever again, they will not pursue the matter any further. 

Here’s the filing in full:

Judge Brazier said he had no comment on the matter at this time. 

The JQC posted the report of their disposition on the matter after it was filed officially with the court on Thursday. 

Brazier announced to Polk Today on Wednesday evening his intention to retire due to medical issues that have been of recent growing concern to his health and ability to continue to run the court without any further interruption.