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Code of Judicial Conduct

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Sep 24, 2025

10th District Judge Dehen suspended 9 months for misconduct

Minnesota Judge John P. Dehen suspended 9 months without pay for misconduct in court reporter dispute and presiding from a moving car.

Lawyer and the law with a justice scale made of brass gold metal on a glowing background as a symbol of the legal advice, system in government and society in enforcing rights and regulations.
Sep 12, 2025

Board drops complaint after judge agrees to retire

Judge Jennifer K. Fischer agreed to retire, leading the Board on Judicial Standards to dismiss its misconduct complaint against her.

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Jul 25, 2025

Standards board files complaint against Kandiyohi County judge

Kandiyohi County Judge Jennifer K. Fischer faces a formal misconduct complaint alleging harassment, retaliation, and ethical violations.

Nov 25, 2015

Judge’s Facebook ‘pimp’ post leads to reprimand, new trial

Since 2009, there have been 17 instances in which judges have received public or private reprimands for their social media activities.

Jan 14, 2014

Code of Judicial Conduct – Campaign Finance & Public Disclosures

ADM08-8004 Order Promulgating Amends. to Minn. Code of Judicial Conduct

Oct 28, 2008

Controversy over 2010 judicial races is underway

A 10th Judicial District judge with chambers in Anoka has been suspended from judicial duties for nine months without pay, as well as publicly censured and reprimanded. The Minnesota Supreme ...

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