Indiana Code
Chapter 14. The Commission on Judicial Qualifications and the Discipline of Judges of Superior, Probate, Juvenile, and Criminal Courts
33-38-14-19. Hearing

Sec. 19. (a) The commission, or the masters when the hearing is before the masters, may proceed with the hearing whether or not the judge files an answer or appears at the hearing.
(b) The failure of a judge to answer or to appear at the hearing by itself is not evidence of the facts alleged and does not constitute grounds for censure, retirement, or removal. In a proceeding for involuntary retirement for disability, the failure of a judge to testify in the judge's own behalf or to submit to a medical examination requested by the commission or the masters may be considered, unless the failure was due to circumstances beyond the judge's control.
(c) The hearing shall be reported verbatim.
(d) At a hearing before the commission, not less than four (4) members must be present when the evidence is produced.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-6-13.]
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