How does the Commission endeavor to achieve its objectives?

• A. By issuing sanctions and securing removal of judges who violate standards.
• B. By keeping investigations confidential and not reporting outcomes.
• C. By issuing sanctions and securing removal of judges who violate standards; offering assistance for underlying impairment; participating as faculty in continuing education programs.
• D. By focusing solely on disciplinary hearings without education or support.

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that the Commission pursues its objectives through a combination of accountability, support, and education. The best answer shows this by linking sanctions and removal for violations with offering assistance for underlying impairment and playing an active role in continuing education. This approach enforces standards to protect the public, helps responsible judges address any impairments, and promotes ongoing knowledge and competence across the profession.

Why the other approaches don’t fit: enforcing sanctions alone misses the rehabilitative and preventive aspects; keeping investigations confidential and not reporting outcomes undermines accountability and transparency; focusing only on disciplinary hearings neglects education and support that help prevent future violations.