Repeated judicial candidate Crystal Olivia Irwin ordered to file missing reports and pay fines; commissioners consider referral options

The commission found that Crystal Olivia Irwin failed to file required candidate registration (C‑1) and personal financial affairs (F‑1) reports for the 2026 election year and imposed a combined penalty, suspending part of it conditional on filing the missing reports and complying with prior orders.

Staff noted two prior violations and outstanding unpaid penalties in other cases. Commissioners moved to find violations for both the C‑1 and F‑1 failures and to impose $2,000 per violation (total $4,000) with $1,000 of each suspended provided the respondent files the required reports within 30 days and complies with earlier orders and payment requirements. The motion passed 4–0 with one recusal. During discussion the chair suggested staff explore whether referral to the Washington State Bar Association or the Judicial Conduct Commission would be appropriate given repeated noncompliance; commissioners and counsel agreed staff would research and report back.