Fri., October 19, 2012 4:38pm (EDT)

Judge Faces Bribery Accusations
By Orlando Montoya and Ricky Borders
Updated: 7 months ago

SAVANNAH, Ga.  —  
The Judicial Qualifications Commission is investigating a Camden County Judge. Shirley Wise is accused of violating 9 counts.  (photo Brian Turner)
The Judicial Qualifications Commission is investigating a Camden County Judge. Shirley Wise is accused of violating 9 counts. (photo Brian Turner)
State authorities are beginning a formal proceeding against a Camden County judge.

The Judicial Qualifications Commission is moving against Associate Probate Judge Shirley Wise.

She's accused of violating nine counts.

Those include making a county employee submit false invoices, accepting bribes, forgery, illegally preparing marriage licenses and others.

Wise has 30 days to send a written response.

After that, there'll be a "discovery period" before she faces a hearing.