TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Kate Prince on Sep 8, 2021

The Board of Judicial Conduct yesterday issued a 30-day suspension for Lewis County General Sessions and Juvenile Judge Michael Hinson. An investigative panel of the board authorized a full investigation into Hinson’s conduct after it was reported that he had made comments during legal proceedings that were perceived as disparaging and derogatory. As a result of the investigation, the panel suspended Hinson for 30 days and ordered that he complete, at his own expense, a judicial ethics program from the National Center of State Courts that addresses demeanor from the bench. He is to provide disciplinary counsel with a certificate of completion. Hinson’s suspension will run from Oct. 2 until Oct. 31, during which time he is prohibited from exercising any judicial power or authority. Read the full order from the Administrative Office of the Courts.