LATEST OJAR NEWS
Discipline charges filed against Marion County Judge Gaither
September 14, 2026 | Press Release
The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed disciplinary charges against Marion County Superior Court 9 Judge Geoffrey A. Gaither. The commission alleges Judge Gaither failed to properly act in a number of cases and failed to adequately supervise court staff. Judge Gaither is permitted (but not required) to file an answer to the charges within 20 days.
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Discipline charges filed against Marion County Judge Salinas
September 14, 2026 | Press Release
The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed disciplinary charges against Marion County Superior Court 23 Judge Jose D. Salinas. The commission alleges Judge Salinas demonstrated a recurring pattern of failing to adequately supervise court staff as well as failing to properly act in a number of criminal cases. Judge Salinas is permitted (but not required) to file an answer to the charges within 20 days.
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Public Admonition of Vigo County Judge Sheehan
September 14, 2026 | Press Release
The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has issued a Public Admonition of Vigo Superior Court 5 Judge Matthew A. Sheehan. Judge Sheehan cooperated with the investigation, acknowledges he violated the Code of Judicial Conduct, and apologizes for unreasonable delay in issuing a ruling on a matter.
Contact information
Office of Judicial and Attorney Regulation
251 N. Illinois Street, Suite 500
Indianapolis, IN 46204
For questions about attorney discipline, email DCGrievance@courts.in.gov.
For questions about judicial discipline, email JQCInquiry@courts.in.gov.
Pho: 317-232-1807
Adrienne Meiring
Executive Director
