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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW John Muir school expands ... Prosecution: Defendant said he was sorry for stabbing ... Direct hit: Storm leaves destruction in its wake ... John Muir school expands ... Prosecution: Defendant said he was sorry for stabbing ... Direct hit: Storm leaves destruction in its wake ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Oregonians can't impeach officials Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Nov. 30, 2014 at 8:14 PM Posted Nov. 30, 2014 at 8:14 PM » Social News In my 2009 Time Almanac, I ran across a sentence that said "Every US state except Oregon provides for the removal of executive and judicial officers by impeachment." I just wondered if that was true, not that I think anyone needs to be impeached. Perhaps you can enlighten us on this subject. If so, thanks. Mary D., Ashland Well Mary, the folks at Time would be right. According to the National Council of State Legislatures, Oregon is the only state that doesn't provide a constitutional mechanism for the removal of executive or judicial officials via impeachment. They can still be charged, tried and convicted of crimes, however, as well as directly sanctioned for their behavior. In September 2013, Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Tim Barnack was formally sanctioned by the Oregon Supreme Court for violating the state's code of judicial conduct after he yelled at Richard Lee Taylor during Taylor's sentencing for a number of sex crimes. So you see, Mary, those above us aren't totally beyond reproach in this state. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Nov. 30, 2014 at 8:14 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501