Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: Aug. 11, 1992
On July 24, 1991, the State of Florida Commission on Ethics (EC) issued an order finding probable cause that Respondent, James C. Giles, as clerk of court for Collier County violated Section 112.313(6), F.S., by using his position to influence a subordinate to recall an arrest warrant issued by a judge. The issue here is whether that violation occurred, and if so, what discipline or penalty is appropriate.Clerk of court had his staff call and recall a warrent for the clerk's wife's arrest - misuse of public position - no longer in office - $250 fine.
