Judiciary Commission of Louisiana
Recent News About Judiciary Commission of Louisiana
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Louisiana judges facing disciplinary hearings could now be on the hook for more court costs
The Louisiana Supreme Court has approved rule changes requiring judges who are convicted of crimes or who resign during the course of judicial discipline proceedings to foot the bill for investigation and court costs. -
Louisiana Supreme Court Announces Amendments to Judicial Discipline Rules
Louisiana Supreme Court Announces Amendments to Judicial Discipline Rules. -
Appointment of a New Attorney Member To the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana
Appointment of a New Attorney Member To the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana. -
Judicial retirement age bars Baton Rouge judge from serving, panel says
The Louisiana Judiciary Commission is calling for the removal of a Baton Rouge City Court judge because she turned 70 -- the state’s judicial retirement age -- prior to her election last year. -
Legislation backing transparency in judicial misconduct complaints may get heard this session
The spring 2020 legislative session offers hope for reformers who want to see real judicial oversight enacted in Louisiana. -
DA Duhe drops hundreds of recusal motions against Judge Landry
After several days of testimony and back room negotiations, Judicial District Judge Lori Landry and District Attorney Bo Duhe have buried the hatchet and recommitted to working together. -
Voluntarily disqualified Orleans Parish Criminal District Court judge faces sexual harassment lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) – Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Judge Byron C. Williams, who has been under investigation for almost a year on sexual harassment allegations and who recently agreed to an interim suspension, now faces a lawsuit filed by court clerk who claims the judge harassed her, according to news reports. -
Louisiana Supreme Court, Louisiana District Judges Association appoint new members of state's judiciary commission
The Louisiana Supreme Court and the Louisiana District Judges Association recently appointed 24th Judicial Court Judge John Molaison Jr. and Sibal S. Holt, former president of the Louisiana American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), to the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana. -
Louisiana Supreme Court says district judge has to pay fine
NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court has denied a request to hold a new hearing to determine if District Court Judge Darryl Derbigny will have to repay more than $10,000 in reimbursed health-care expenses the Court had previously deemed improper. -
Complaint filed against Baton Rouge judge after allegedly using racial slur
BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge woman has reportedly filed a complaint against a judge who allegedly used racial slurs about her. -
Louisiana Supreme Court bars justice of peace from performing duites while financial allegations are probed
NEW ORLEANS – A justice of the peace in Jefferson Parish is barred from performing his duties pending an investigation into alleged misuse of court funds in withdrawals made at casinos. -
Rule XXIII revisions aim for less-adversarial state Judiciary Commission
Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson recently said the Louisiana Supreme Court approved considerable revisions to Supreme Court Rule XXIII, pertaining to the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana, which became effective on July 1. -
Judiciary Commission of Louisiana adds new member using unique selection process
NEW ORLEANS – Breaux Bridge educator Ashley Gary Higginbotham is the newest member of the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana, the state's judicial disciplinary agency, which has a unique method for adding members compared to similar agencies in other states. -
Disturbing 4th District Court legal battle between judges continues
MONROE – A lengthening series of lawsuits that pits 4th Judicial District Court judges, attorneys and other legal professionals against one another raises serious questions regarding the credibility and legitimacy of the justice system in Ouachita and Morehouse Parish, as well as the ability of the court and legal community to fulfill its public obligations and responsibilities. -
Baton Rouge judges appear before Louisiana Supreme Court to make cases against suspension
NEW ORLEANS – Two Baton Rouge 18th Judicial District judges stood before the Louisiana Supreme Court last week to address allegations of mishandling criminal cases and violating the state’s judicial code in the process. -
Judge seeks actions against the Judiciary Commission
NEW ORLEANS – A judge is seeking declaration that an alleged investigation and disciplinary actions of the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana was unconstitutional. -
Shreveport judge suspended for willful misconduct in wrongfully holding attorney in contempt of court
Shreveport City Judge Sheva Sims as depicted in a campaign flyer.NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Supreme Court has suspended Shreveport City Judge Sheva Sims for 30 days for willful misconduct related to her wrongfully holding an assistant prosecutor in contempt of court.Sims, who was first elected in November 2011, was accused of wrongfully holding assistant city prosecutor Katherine Gilmer in contempt -
State Supreme Court took up arguments on Friday on the possible removal of 7th Judicial District Judge Leo Boothe
Judge Leo Boothe's signature NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Supreme Court heard arguments on Friday to determine if a Northeastern Louisiana judge should removed from the bench. -
Supreme Court to hear arguments on possible removal of Seventh Judicial District Court judge
Judge Leo Boothe's signature NEW ORLEANS – A northeastern Louisiana state judge is facing removal from the bench over alleged violations in the handling of a criminal case.
