Local Rule Rule 83.8: Judicial Misconduct and Disability
N.D. Ohio — General rule
Rule 83.8 Judicial Misconduct and Disability
(a) 28 U.S.C. § 372(c) provides a way for any person to complain about a Judge who the person believes "has engaged in conduct prejudicial to the effective and expeditious administration of the business of the courts" or "is unable to discharge all the duties of office by reason of mental or physical disability." It also permits the judicial councils of the circuits to adopt rules for the consideration of these complaints. The Judicial Council of the Sixth Circuit has adopted "Rules of the Judicial Council of the Sixth Circuit Governing Complaints of Judicial Misconduct or Disability" under the authority of 28 U.S.C. § 372(c). A copy of these rules is on file with the Office of the Clerk.
(b) Pursuant to the rules adopted by the Judicial Council of the Sixth Circuit, complaints shall be filed with the Circuit Executive for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals on a form that can be obtained from that office.
(See LCrR 57.8) Last revised 4/7/97 See Historical Notes for full revision history.