ACTIVITY SUMMARY
In 2025, the Board received a total of 918 complaints, summarily dismissed 869 complaints, reviewed 40 complaints at board meetings, and authorized investigations of 16 complaints. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a formal complaint that was filed in 2024. The Supreme Court censured and suspended the judge for nine months, without pay, from office. In addition, the Board issued one formal complaint that resulted in a deferred disposition agreement, one public reprimand, two additional deferred disposition agreements, and twelve letters of caution. The Executive Secretary issued nearly 120 informal advisory opinions to individual judges at their request. The Board engaged in outreach and education for judges at bench meetings, seminars and conferences.
Meetings are held at:
Meetings are held in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.
Expenses Description:
In 2026, the Board spent approximately $460,000 on its main operating budget and approximately $68,000 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 |
| Imam Abdirashid Afisheikh | Public Member | 5/18/2026 |
| 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 |
| Trinity Leonard | Public Member | 4/7/2026 |
| Patrick Mader | Public Member | 6/4/2026 |
| Gavin Meany | Public Member | 4/6/2026 |
| Rev Tyler Norman | Public Member | 4/13/2026 |
| 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 |