Overview
- The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications, which filed two misconduct counts Friday, alleges Lawrence County Judge John M. Plummer III used and possessed marijuana.
- The filing says he failed to comply with Indiana law by using marijuana, which remains illegal in the state, and that he was not fully candid about his use.
- Witnesses described pressured speech and erratic behavior, and fellow judges said he admitted vaping THC between February and May 2025 at about five puffs a day.
- The Indiana Supreme Court will decide the case and could dismiss it, accept a deal, call a public hearing, or impose penalties up to a permanent ban from judicial office.
- Plummer is not hearing cases, is represented by attorney Glen Koch, and may file an optional answer within 20 days.