Keith D. Abney v. State of Indiana

Brown, Judge.

Before us is an important question we have not often had the opportunity to determine: what level of involvement by an attorney in a judge’s judicial campaign requires the judge to recuse from presiding over a case in which the attorney is involved? We apply case law, Criminal Rule 12, and the Code óf Judicial Conduct to determine that here, recusal is not required.

Facts and Procedural History

Between October 1, 2015, and October 3rd or 4th, Kokomo Police Sergeant Mark Miller conducted surveillance on Ab-ney’s residence. Sergeant Miller spoke with Kurt Beck, Brian Dullworth, and…