Press Release: 10/23/2026
Commission on Judicial Conduct files Formal Charges against retired Judge Franco J. GoBourne
Originally published: 10/22/2026
Boston, MA — Formal Charges have today been filed with the Supreme Judicial Court against retired Judge Franco J. GoBourne, former Circuit Justice of the District Court Department.
The Commission has asked the Supreme Judicial Court to appoint a Hearing Officer to preside over a public hearing in connection with this matter. The Commission will then schedule the hearing to take place within thirty to sixty days after that appointment, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 211C and Commission Rule 8.
More information about the Commission and its procedures, and a copy of the Formal Charges are available on the Commission’s website: www.mass.gov/cjc.
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