In any disciplinary proceeding in which the subject matter becomes public, through independent sources, or upon a determination pursuant to NRS 1.467 and filing of a formal statement of charges, the Commission may issue such statements as it deems appropriate under the circumstances to:
1. Confirm the pendency of the investigation;
2. Clarify the procedural aspects of the disciplinary proceedings;
3. Explain the right of the judge to a fair hearing without prejudgment;
4. State that the judge denies the allegations;
5. Explain the reasons for dismissing a complaint; and
6. Explain why the Commission chose to enter into an agreement with a judge pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 1.468.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 1093)