The old email address was shut down without my knowledge.
The new email address is: DisqualifyAlspaugh@proton.me
Public Notice in the Hastings Banner on 6/23/22
This was published in the Hastings Banner on June 23rd 2022, and can be found on page 10. A lot of people in Barry County have been affected by this judge. You are encouraged to step forward, write letters to the editor of The Banner and Hastings Reminder and share your experience about this judge.
Hastings Banner | Contact | Hastings, MI
Hastings Reminder | Contact | Hastings, MI
June 21st 2022 Complaint to Judicial Tenure Commission
The June 21st complaint can be viewed here. Personal information like addresses and phone numbers have been redacted. Exhibit A will be added at a later time.
This complaint is a textbook example of Abuse of Judicial Discretion.
If you wish to make a complaint about any Michigan judge, referee, or magistrate, you can find the form here: http://jtc.courts.mi.gov/file_a_grievance/docs/RFI.February2017A.pdf
If you wish to view the Judicial Tenure Commission’s complaint process, it may be viewed here. The website is not helpful. How to File a Grievance (mi.gov)
Be aware that the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission is secretive, and does not have a transparent process.
Violations of Michigan Code of Judicial Conduct
For judges like Vicky Alspaugh, we have to pay close attention to Judicial Canons 2 and 3.
In my case, Judge Alspaugh often violates Canon 2 by making use of long rants, shouting, threats, intimidation, taunting, lying, making controversial statements and mocking.
Additionally, in my case, Judge Alspaugh violated Canon 3 by taking ex parte (one party) evidence, testimony, and using it by surprise in later hearings. Failure to report ex parte communication is a violation of MCJC Canon 3(A)(4), and is grounds for the judge to be removed from the bench.
CANON 1.
A Judge Should Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary.
CANON 2.
A Judge Should Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety in
All Activities.
CANON 3.
A Judge Should Perform the Duties of Office Impartially and Diligently.
The Michigan Code of Judical Conduct may be found here:
Making a complaint to the Judicial Tenure Commission
Anyone can file a complaint against a judicial officer in Michigan. Please note that only judges, magistrates, and referees who serve in the Michigan state court system fall within the jurisdiction of the Commission, so it may not act concerning federal judges, administrative law judges, and attorneys.
The official form may be found here:
http://jtc.courts.mi.gov/file_a_grievance/docs/RFI.February2017A.pdf