21 Coordinator stated that she could “not provide him with a copy […] because these were purely administrative matters and because […] Article 22 of our Regulations requires that of us, since this is the Supreme Court’s confidential business.” 100 On September 11, 2009, Judge Chévez requested a copy of the case file of the disciplinary investigation,101 but his request was dismissed on the grounds that the Regional Deputy Coordinator had verbally informed him of the matters under investigation. It was pointed out that the investigation “is not definitive”, that “it is subject to review by immediate superiors and is just one part of the entire procedure to be followed.”102 On September 14, 2009, Judge Chévez went to the Office of the Inspector to make his statements on the points in the complaint.103 69. The Inspector’s Office issued its report on the complaint on September 16, 2009.104 According to that report, some judges claimed that Judge Chévez had spoken out against the government, which he called a coup government. According to these judges, he was also critical of the Judiciary’s position in the face of what was happening. The Inspector’s Office therefore concluded that his conduct amounted to “acts that are inimical to the Administration of Justice, under Article 53, Rule “b” and Article 44 of the Judicial Career Service Act for being disrespectful of employees” of the Judicial Branch.105 On September 17, 2009, the Inspector’s Office approved the report in question.106 A decision was also made to forward the report to the Office of the Director of Judicial Career Personnel Management and to the SCJ.107 70. On October 27, 2009, Judge Chévez was summoned to the Office of the Director of Judicial Career Personnel Management.108 He again requested a copy of the file of the disciplinary case being prosecuted against him. On November 4, 2009, the brief was entered and a copy of the 100 Annex 19. Investigation Report. Act of the Inspector General of Courts and Tribunals, September 11, 2009. Page 51. Attachment to the petitioners’ communication of January 20, 2011. 101 Annex 19. Investigation Report. Document signed by attorney Rosa Argentina Donaire, Inspector of Courts and Tribunals. September 11, 2009. Annex **. Communication from Luis Chévez de la Rocha to attorney Amilcar Valle, Chief, Office of the Regional Inspector of the SCJ. September 12, 2009. Attachments to the petitioners’ communication of January 20, 2011. 102 Annex 19. Investigation Report. Decision of the Office of the Regional Inspector of Courts and Tribunals. September 11, 2009. Attachment to the petitioners’ communication of January 20, 2011. 103 Annex 19. Investigation Report. Record of the personal appearance of Judge Luis Alonso Chévez de la Rocha. Northwestern Regional Inspector’s Office, September 14, 2009. Page. 52. Attachment to the petitioners’ communication of January 20, 2011. 104 Annex 20. SCJ. Judicial Career Council. Case File 3078. Report on complaint number 278/284 IGJT-PJ-2009. Office of the Inspector General of Courts and Tribunals. December 16, 2009. Pages. 263-269. Attachment to the State’s communication of June 25, 2012 received on July 2, 2012. 105 Annex 20. SCJ. Judicial Career Council. Case File 3078. Report on complaint number 278/284 IGJT-PJ-2009. Office of the Inspector General of Courts and Tribunals. September 16, 2009. Pages 263-269. Attachment to the State’s communication of June 25, 2012 received on July 2, 2012. 106 Annex 20. SCJ. Judicial Career Council. Case File 3078. Office of the Inspector General of Courts and Tribunals. Report on Complaint No. 278/284 IGJT-PJ-2009. September 17, 2009, pages 272-273. Attachment to the State’s communication of June 25, 2011 received on July 2, 2012. 107 Annex 20. SCJ. Judicial Career Council. Case File 3078. Office of the Inspector General of Courts and Tribunals. Report on Complaint No. 278/284 IGJT-PJ-2009. September 17, 2009, pages 272-273. Attachment to the State’ communication of June 25, 2012, received on July 2, 2102. 108 Annex 20. SCJ. Judicial Career Council. Case File 3078. Summons. Office of the Deputy Director of Judicial Career Personnel Management. October 27, 2009. Attachment to the petitioners’ communication of January 20, 2011.

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