The Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission announced that 7th Judicial Circuit Judge Chris Williams is resigning.
This comes after Williams was accused of violating the Arkansas Code of Judicial Conduct. Judge Williams sent his letter of resignation to Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who has the power to appoint his replacement.
His letter of resignation stated:
Dear Governor Sanders:
I have on this date resigned from my position as Circuit Judge of the 7th Judicial Circuit. My resignation is the result of my negotiation with the Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission, my health, and my advancing age. By copy of this letter, I am notifying Director Abbott of my notification to you of my decision to resign.
As always, I would like to thank the fine people of Grant and Hot Spring County for allowing me to serve them. I have been truly blessed to have that privilege. It has been an honor to serve the 7th Judicial Circuit and the State of Arkansas during my over twenty years of service.
Governor, I trust you will make the right decision for the appointment of my replacement, as you do in all matters before you as the Governor of this fine state. I will continue to serve until March 30, 2024.
Sincerely,
Chris E. Williams Circuit Judge
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