Public Complaints

Judicial officers have a significant level of power over the outcome of many matters and lives. This power is too often not overseen; and, we must provide civilian oversight and accountability.

Below is the form that will file your complaint automatically...

Misconduct records from before a judge is appointed to the bench could be relevant to assessing their suitability for the position. Such records could reveal a pattern of behavior or tendencies that might compromise their ability to be impartial, fair, and respectful to all parties in court. It could also help in identifying any ethical or legal issues that could raise questions about their character or fitness for the job. Ultimately, the decision to consider or disregard such records would depend on the specific circumstances and the relevant legal and ethical standards.

Misconduct records from when a judge is appointed to the bench could also be valuable. If a judge has a history of misconduct, this could reflect on their character, judgment, and ability to be impartial and fair. It could also help in identifying any ethical or legal issues that could pose a threat to the integrity of the court system. Additionally, if the misconduct occurred while the judge was already serving on the bench, it could suggest that they are not fulfilling their duties adequately and may warrant further investigation or disciplinary action. In any case, the value of misconduct records from when the judge is appointed to the bench depends on the severity and nature of the misconduct, as well as the specific circumstances surrounding the incident.

Misconduct records from when a judge is appointed to the bench but the misconduct occurred off duty can still be valuable in certain circumstances. If the misconduct is serious or indicates a lack of integrity, it could reflect on the judge's character and fitness for the position. For example, if the misconduct involves criminal activity or behavior that is contrary to the judge's oath or code of conduct, it could raise concerns about their ability to uphold the law and be impartial. However, if the misconduct is minor and unrelated to the judge's professional duties, it may not be relevant to their fitness for the job. Ultimately, the value of misconduct records from when the judge is appointed to the bench but the misconduct occurred off duty depends on the specific circumstances and the relevant legal and ethical standards.

Misconduct records from when a judge is no longer on the bench can still be valuable for several reasons. First, it could help identify patterns of behavior that may be relevant to future cases involving the judge. Second, if the misconduct was severe, it could raise questions about the judge's fitness for public office or any other position of public trust they may hold in the future. Third, it could help inform future judicial appointments by providing insight into a candidate's past behavior and character. Finally, if the misconduct is relevant to an ongoing case, it could be used as evidence in court. Ultimately, the value of misconduct records from when the judge is no longer on the bench depends on the specific circumstances of the case and the relevance of the misconduct to any ongoing or future legal matters.

Identify the Judge

All Complaints about Judges must be specific to the individual.

If you cannot find the individual's name, we will create the individual's profile.

Court

When did this misconduct occur?

The date is specific enough; but, if you also have the time please add it in the Statement field below.

Select the Type of Misconduct the Judge committed.

The types of miscinduct are defined by the state's disciplinary body; so, read through the list [here] and check their definitions to make the right selection.

Statement

Tell us what happened, and please provide details like time, location, and a general description of the Judge's behavior.

Is there any supporting evidence?

Supporting evidence can include paperwork, images, and of video.

Maximum 10 files.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, mp4.

The section above is able to be submitted as complete if all of the information is included and the alleged misconduct took place on the record.

If you wish to include your contact information for follow up purposes, you may do so below.

Are you filing this Complaint on your own behalf?

Yes

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United States Freedom of Information Act

5 U.S.C. § 552

Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. Federal agencies are required to disclose any information requested under the FOIA unless it falls under one of nine exemptions which protect interests such as personal privacy, national security, and law enforcement.

- 89^th United States Congress

We the People

We the People have a Right to Know according to the Supreme Court of the United States [SCOTUS], past Presidents (of both major political parties), Congress, and the United States Department of Justice. As an expression of that Right to Know, we have coordinated valuable information from a number of resources into a single, public-facing, searchable database.