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
Title 33. Courts and Court Officers
33-38-14-2. "Commission" 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
33-38-14-14. Commission; Complaint
33-38-14-16. Notice of Formal Proceedings
33-38-14-18. Setting for Hearing Before Commission or Masters
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
33-38-14-34. Enforcement of Subpoena
33-38-14-36. Discovery; Admissibility of Evidence; Demand for Formal Proceeding or Finding