U.P. Judge Facing Possible Suspension For Misconduct

An Upper Peninsula judge could be suspended for a few months after admitting to committing misconduct.

Chippewa County District Court Judge Elizabeth Church is accused of dismissing charges and tickets, without holding a hearing, in dozens of cases.

She also visited a defendant in jail before a trial started and didn’t tell the prosecutor.

The Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission is recommending a four month suspension, without pay.

The Michigan Supreme Court, however, will ultimately decide her punishment.