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A Yellowstone County judge whose misconduct case sparked public input from hundreds of Montanans is being suspended without pay for 30 days.

District Judge Ashley Harada’s month away from the office will begin May 1, according to the order from the Montana Supreme Court.

In the order, signed by six of the seven justices, Chief Justice Mike McGrath said the misconduct was a serious violation of the public trust.

"They manifest a flagrant disregard and threat to the rule of law and public confidence in the independence, impartiality, and integrity of our judicial system,” the order said.

Justice Ingrid Gustafson, a former Yellowstone County district judge, did not participate in the consideration of the case. No reason was given.

In a written statement, Harada said she disagreed with the court's decision.

“I’ve taken responsibility for the mistakes that I made as a first-time candidate from the very beginning of this process," she said. "While I do not agree with the Supreme Court’s decision to overrule the recommendations of the Judicial Standards Commission, I accept their decision. I look forward to putting this matter to rest and continuing to serve the people of Yellowstone County who elected me.”