Judicial branch committee adopts sanctions for multiple process-server complaints; one matter sent to closed session

The Complaint Review Committee of the Judicial Branch Certification Commission met virtually and took formal action on six disciplinary matters involving certified process servers, and moved one case into closed session for legal consultation.

The committee opened with brief procedural remarks from Director Morton, who reminded members that staff recommendations are advisory and that the committee may increase or decrease suggested sanctions. Committee members then heard summaries, responses and, in some cases, brief comments from complainants or respondents before voting on recommendations ranging from additional continuing education to permanent revocation of certification.

Votes at a glance

- Agustin Azemba (Cause No. 0724): Committee found a violation of Code of Ethics 2a; the committee accepted the staff recommendation that the respondent complete continuing education within six months of the final order. The committee voted to accept staff’s recommendation.

- Belikis Afolavi (Cause No. 0743): Committee found a violation of Code of Ethics 2a. Staff recommended a two‑pronged sanction: if certified at the time of consideration, a reprimand plus a seven‑hour pre‑certification civil process service education course to be completed within six months;…