Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications
Judicial candidate barred from office for 5 years
May 9, 2013
Jennifer NelsonThe attorney who made statements regarding Franklin Circuit Judge Steven Cox’s release of a prisoner during the time
she was challenging him for his spot on the bench last fall cannot seek judicial office for five years, the Indiana Supreme
Court ruled Thursday. The justices also publicly reprimanded Tammy R. Davis of Brookville.
MoreSenior judge permanently banned from judicial service
April 10, 2013
IL StaffSenior Judge Lisa M. Traylor-Wolff, who faced a disciplinary action on charges she had a sexual relationship with a client,
is no longer allowed to serve as a judge, the Indiana Supreme Court ordered Tuesday.
MoreFormer senior judge faces disciplinary proceedings
February 25, 2013
Dave StaffordA former senior judge in northern Indiana faces disciplinary action for charges that she had a sexual relationship with a
client to whom she was appointed as a public defender.
MoreJudge gets private reprimand
January 4, 2013
Jennifer NelsonFour months after the Indiana Judicial Qualifications Commission filed charges against St. Joseph Probate Judge Peter Nemeth,
the JQC and the judge have agreed to a private reprimand.
MoreTown court judge admonished for traffic case involvement
November 19, 2012
IL StaffA northeastern Indiana town court judge was given a public admonishment Monday by the Commission on Judicial Qualifications
for her direct individual involvement with parties involved in a 2008 traffic infraction case.
MoreCandidate facing charges from JQC loses election
November 7, 2012
IL StaffTammy R. Davis, the Democratic challenger to incumbent Republican Judge Steven J. Cox of Franklin Circuit Court, appears to
have lost her bid to take over Cox’s spot on the bench. According to unofficial numbers from the Indiana Secretary of
State’s office Wednesday morning, Davis received around 4,500 votes; Cox received nearly 6,000 votes.
MoreOpponent's claims against judge regarding killer result in disciplinary charges
October 26, 2012
Dave StaffordThe woman challenging Franklin Circuit Judge Steven Cox for his job faces seven disciplinary charges over statements attributed
to her about the judge’s release of a prisoner who a year later killed five people, according to a statement Friday
from the Indiana Judicial Qualifications Commission. The commission has asked for a public hearing on the charges.
MoreJQC files charge against St. Joseph Judge Peter Nemeth
August 14, 2012
IL StaffSt. Joseph Probate Judge Peter Nemeth’s comments in denying an interpreter for an 18-year-old deaf person who was the
subject of a guardianship proceeding have resulted in disciplinary charges filed by the Indiana Judicial Qualifications Commission.
MoreSt. Joseph County magistrate receives public admonition
July 5, 2012
Kelly LucasSt. Joseph Probate Magistrate Barbara Johnston received a public admonition Thursday stemming from an ex parte ruling she
made in 2011 which denied the father due process in a custody hearing.
MoreMarion County judge admonished for fundraising flyer
November 29, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has admonished a Marion Superior judge for mailing a questionable re-election
fundraising flyer that it says put the judiciary in a negative light and implied that justice is for sale.
MoreHammond City judge gets 60-day unpaid suspension
November 17, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has ordered that Hammond City Court Judge Jeffrey A. Harkin be suspended for 60 days without pay.
More2 Supreme Court staff to serve on national boards
October 27, 2011
IL StaffTwo Indiana Supreme Court staff members have been chosen to fill leadership roles on national boards.
MoreSpecial masters named in judge's disciplinary case
September 14, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has appointed three trial judges as special masters to preside over the disciplinary case of one
of their city court colleagues from Lake County, who is accused of operating an illegal traffic school, dismissing cases without
assessing required fees, and dissuading one litigant from contesting a seatbelt violation in court.
MoreHammond traffic judge faces misconduct charges
June 30, 2011
Michael HoskinsHammond City Judge Jeffrey A. Harkin faces three misconduct charges for operating an illegal traffic school deferral program
and dismissing cases without assessing required fees, as well as dissuading one litigant from contesting a seatbelt violation
in court.
MoreEx-prosecutor gets 4-month suspension
June 16, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryFormer Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney has been suspended for 120 days, the Indiana Supreme Court announced Thursday.
The suspension begins July 28, with automatic reinstatement upon its conclusion, subject to the conditions of Admission and
Discipline Rule 23(4)(c).
MoreHamilton County judge receives public reprimand
May 27, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court issued a public reprimand against Hamilton Superior Judge William J. Hughes, the disciplinary sanction
stemming from an out-of-state drunk driving arrest.
MoreBeech Grove City judge publicly admonished
May 5, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has publicly admonished Beech Grove City Court Judge Charles W. Hunter for
comments he made last year to an Indianapolis television reporter.
MoreCourt weighs needs when timing judicial suspensions
March 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsWhen deciding that a judge must be suspended and determining when that time off the bench should be, decision-makers must
maintain a delicate balance.
MoreSupreme Court suspends judge for 30 days
February 15, 2011
Michael HoskinsA 30-day unpaid suspension begins next week for Marion Superior Traffic Judge William Young, though the chief justice expects
the Indiana Supreme Court would have issued a lengthier sanction if a settlement had not been reached in the misconduct case.
MoreTraffic judge's suspension begins Feb. 22
February 14, 2011
Michael HoskinsA 30-day suspension without pay begins next week for Marion Superior Traffic Judge William Young.
MoreJustices order Marion traffic judge's suspension
December 8, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has suspended the Marion County traffic judge who’s admitted he imposed excessive fines and
treated people unfairly in his court partly because he wanted to discourage future litigants from exercising their constitutional
right to trial.
MoreJustices order Marion County traffic judge's suspension
November 24, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has ordered the 30-day no pay suspension of the Marion County traffic judge who’s admitted
he imposed excessive fines and treated people unfairly in his court partly because he wanted to discourage future litigants
from exercising their constitutional right to trial.
MoreMarion Traffic judge suspended for 30 days
November 24, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has suspended Marion County Traffic Judge William E. Young for 30 days.
MoreIndiana traffic court issues dent judiciary's public perception
November 24, 2010
Michael HoskinsTwo central Indiana traffic court judges are under fire for their conduct and practices in their courtrooms, with one Marion
Superior judge facing disciplinary charges after sparking statewide legislative changes and criticism from the Indiana Court
of Appeals.
MorePlaintiff attorney chosen to serve on judicial commissions
November 11, 2010
Michael HoskinsAn Indianapolis plaintiff attorney has received the most votes from colleagues to join the Indiana Judicial Nominating and
Judicial Qualifications commissions, and he’ll take a spot on a seven-person panel in January.
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Jack, I was only responding to bill's comment of tying everybody in government together. I agree with you though, it takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch.. As in any profession. What's truly unfair is when somebody violates someone's trust and takes complete advantage of someone
John’s comment is unfair. The majority of attorneys can be trusted. Unfortunately, all it takes is one greedy, unscrupulous, immoral attorney to jade the public.
In regards to bill's comment about trusting the cover meant. We can trust them about as much as we can trust attorneys'.
This is disturbing to learn...
Yikes!