Judicial Conduct and Disability Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Judicial Conduct and Disability Act of 1979 - Allows any person to file with the judicial council of the circuit in which the judge serves a written complaint against a judge of a court of appeals or a district court, alleging that such judge is: (1) unable to discharge efficiently all his or her duties because of mental or physical disability; or (2) engaging in conduct inconsistent with the effective administration of the court's business. Allows the judicial council to file such a complaint with respect to judges within its circuit after investigation on its own motion. Directs the judicial council to take action on each complaint in an expeditious manner. Requires that the judge affected be given an opportunity to appear before the judicial council. Allows the council to: (1) dismiss a complaint; (2) certify disability in accordance with current procedures; (3) request the judge to voluntarily retire with the provision that current length of service requirements not apply; (4) order that no further cases be assigned to such judge for a temporary period; (5) censure or reprimand the judge by means of a private communication or public announcement; or (6) order other appropriate …