ACTIVITY SUMMARY
In 2024, the Board received a total of 987complaints, summarily dismissed 934 complaints, reviewed 49 complaints at board meetings, authorized investigations of 26 complaints, issued discipline against five judges and filed a formal complaint against one judge. The Board also issued eight letters of caution to judges regarding their conduct to point out areas in need of improvement. In addition, the Executive Secretary issued nearly 150 informal advisory opinions to individual judges at their request. The Board engaged in outreach and education for judges at bench meetings, seminars and conferences. On June 12, 2024, the Board hosted a half-day seminar on judicial electon law for candidates for judicial office, including judges who were seeking re-election, challengers, and candidates for open seats.
Meetings are held at:
Meetings are held in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.
Expenses Description:
In 2024, the Board spent $464,000 for its main operations and $284,631 for its major investigations and hearings.| POSITION | SEAT | AUTHORITY | 21-DAY MIN GUARANTEE | #SEATS | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Member | Public Member #3 | Governor | 3/30/2026 | 1 | APPLY |
| NAME | POSITION | APPLICATION DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Tara Degn | Attorney | 12/4/2025 |
| Aaron Hall | Attorney | 1/21/2026 |
| Theresa Harris | Attorney | 12/5/2025 |
| Karin Hughes | Attorney | 11/27/2025 |
| Ms. Laurel O'Rourke | Attorney | 11/25/2025 |
| Dr Leonard Axelrod Leonard.Axelrod@metrostate.edu | Public Member | 3/9/2026 |
| Debra Boe | Public Member | 11/21/2025 |
| Michael Friedman | Public Member | 12/2/2025 |
| Ivars Krievans | Public Member | 3/9/2026 |
| Paul Lehman | Public Member | 11/12/2025 |
| Johnathon McClellan | Public Member | 4/28/2025 |
| Mr. Michael Mobley | Public Member | 3/31/2025 |
| Avi Olitzky | Public Member | 5/19/2025 |
| Leah Osborn | Public Member | 12/8/2025 |
| Abiodun Pugh | Public Member | 12/17/2025 |
| Jacob Quade | Public Member | 11/18/2025 |
| Lynette Renner | Public Member | 3/9/2026 |
| Dr. Matthew Stiehm | Public Member | 3/9/2026 |
| Miss Averi Turner | Public Member | 11/23/2025 |
| Stephanie Beckman | Trial Judge | 5/2/2025 |
| Thomas Gilligan Jr. | Trial Judge | 4/23/2025 |
| Rodney Hanson | Trial Judge | 5/9/2025 |