A review committee has been appointed to investigate a complaint by former lawyer Lyle Howe against Dartmouth-based Judge Alanna Murphy. The requirements for appointments to the Review Committee of the Nova Scotia Judicial Council are laid out in the Provincial Court Act. Howe found guilty of professional incompetenceWilliams recommended the dismissal of the pre-trial complaint and the referral of the second complaint to a review committee. Review committee has optionsUnder provisions of the Act, the review committee may dismiss the complaint, resolve the complaint with the agreement of the judge, or refer the complaint to a hearing of the judicial council. No timeline for deliberationsMurphy is a party to the procedure and is entitled to receive information provided to the review committee.

Source: CBC News January 25, 2021 21:00 UTC