Judicial Conduct and Disability Act of 1980

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Judicial Conduct and Disability Act of 1980 - Allows any person to file with the clerk of the court of appeals a written complaint against a judge of the court of appeals, a district court, a bankruptcy court, or a magistrate, alleging that such official has engaged in conduct prejudicial to the effective and expeditious administration of the business of the courts. Directs the clerk to transmit such complaint to the chief judge of the court of appeals for the circuit and a copy of the complaint to the judge affected. Authorizes the chief judge to: (1) dismiss the complaint upon a finding that it relates to the merits of a decision or is frivolous; or (2) close the complaint upon assuring that appropriate corrective action has been taken. Directs a chief judge who does not enter such an order to appoint a special committee consisting of himself and equal numbers of appellate and district court judges to investigate the complaint and file a comprehensive report with the judicial council which includes recommendations for appropriate action. Authorizes the judicial council upon receipt of such a report to: (1) conduct additional investigation; (2) take appropriate action to assure th…