Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board – Chicago, IL

Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board

Judicial Oversight and Discipline

• Mission: authorized to receive, initiate, and investigate complaints concerning active Illinois state court judges.
• Confidentiality: The Constitution mandates that all proceedings remain confidential unless a public complaint is filed with the Courts Commission.
• Jurisdiction: Covers Supreme, Appellate, and Circuit Court judges in the State of Illinois.

The Judicial Inquiry Board (JIB) serves as the independent disciplinary agency for the Illinois judiciary. Citizens who believe a judge has engaged in willful misconduct or is physically/mentally unable to perform their duties can file a complaint here. The Board is not a court of appeal and cannot change a judge’s ruling in a case.

Filing a Complaint

• Process: Complaints must be in writing. Forms are available on the website or by contacting the office.
• Limitations: The Board cannot investigate lawyers, police officers, or federal judges.
• Location: The office is located in the West Loop at 555 W Monroe St, Suite 800-N.