Indiana Code
Chapter 14. The Commission on Judicial Qualifications and the Discipline of Judges of Superior, Probate, Juvenile, and Criminal Courts
33-38-14-16. Notice of Formal Proceedings

Sec. 16. (a) If the commission decides to institute formal proceedings, the commission shall give written notice to the judge advising the judge of the institution of formal proceedings to inquire into the charges against judge. The proceedings must be entitled:
"BEFORE THE INDIANA JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSION
Inquiry Concerning a Judge, No. _______".
(b) The notice must:
(1) specify in ordinary and concise language the charges against the judge and the alleged facts upon which the charges are based; and
(2) advise the judge of the judge's right to file a written answer not more then twenty (20) days after service of notice.
A charge is not sufficient if it recites the general language of the original complaint.
(c) The notice shall be made upon the judge by registered or certified mail addressed to the judge at the judge's chambers and last known residence.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-6-10.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 33. Courts and Court Officers

Article 38. Judges

Chapter 14. The Commission on Judicial Qualifications and the Discipline of Judges of Superior, Probate, Juvenile, and Criminal Courts

33-38-14-1. Purpose

33-38-14-2. "Commission" Defined

33-38-14-3. "Counsel" Defined

33-38-14-4. "Judge" Defined

33-38-14-5. "Mail" Defined

33-38-14-6. "Masters" Defined

33-38-14-7. "Presiding Master" Defined

33-38-14-8. Commission on Judicial Qualifications

33-38-14-9. Disciplinary Jurisdiction Over Judges

33-38-14-10. Disqualification; Suspension; Retirement; Censure; Removal

33-38-14-11. Meetings of Commissioners

33-38-14-12. Confidentiality of Proceedings; Public Inspection

33-38-14-13. Privilege

33-38-14-14. Commission; Complaint

33-38-14-15. Request of Justice or Judge to Retire; Complaint by Citizen or on Commission's Own Motion; Investigation

33-38-14-16. Notice of Formal Proceedings

33-38-14-17. Answer

33-38-14-18. Setting for Hearing Before Commission or Masters

33-38-14-19. Hearing

33-38-14-20. Evidence

33-38-14-21. Rights of a Judge; Notice; Incapacitation

33-38-14-22. Amendments to Notice or Answer

33-38-14-23. Report of Masters

33-38-14-24. Objections to Report of Masters

33-38-14-25. Appearance Before Commission

33-38-14-26. Extension of Time

33-38-14-27. Hearing Additional Evidence

33-38-14-28. Vote or Recommendation for Discipline, Retirement, or Removal

33-38-14-29. Record of Commission Proceedings

33-38-14-30. Certification of Commission Recommendation to Supreme Court

33-38-14-31. Petition for Modification or Rejection of Commission's Recommendation

33-38-14-32. Jurisdiction and Powers

33-38-14-33. Subpoenas

33-38-14-34. Enforcement of Subpoena

33-38-14-35. Filing

33-38-14-36. Discovery; Admissibility of Evidence; Demand for Formal Proceeding or Finding