Problem Judge or a Judicial Complaint
Judicial Complaint
What to do about a problem Judge?
Each State has its own procedures for filing complaints
against judges. All states require a written and signed complaint. Some states
have a form for you to fill out. Other States request a letter. Grievances of
misconduct usually concern issues of conflict of interest or impartiality. Adverse
rulings or judgments are not considered legitimate grievances. You must support
the complaint with sufficient documentation. Check the state web site to find
the requirements for a judicial complaint.
Filing a complaint against a federal judge requires finding out the federal district of the state the judge presides in. The procedure requires filling out a form to the clerk of the federal court of appeals. The complaint is then reviewed by the chief justice of the appeals.
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