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| Title | Judicial Inquiry Board |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.state.il.us/jib/ |
| Contact Name | Kathy Twine |
| Contact Phone | 312.814.5554 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function |
The Board conducts investigations, receives or initiates complaints concerning a judge or associate judge, files and prosecutes complaints with the Courts Commission. The board is an independent entity within the Judicial branch; not subject to the Illinois Open Meetings Act. |
| Term | 4 years-Term goes from date of appointment, not previous expiration. No member may serve for more than 8 years. |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Party Affiliation | 3 of Governor's appointments shall be lawyers, no more than 2 from the same political party, and 4 shall not be lawyers, no more than 2 from the same political party |
| Compensation | $200 per diem, plus expenses (Judges only receive expenses) |
| Qualifications | See party affiliation |
| Composition |
9 members - 7 appointed by Governor - 2 Circuit Judges, appointed by the Supreme Court |
| Chair | Elected by the Board |
| Authority | Illinois Constitution-Article VI, Section 15(b)-(d) |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Term Expires | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | County | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collins, Cary | 12/10/2013 | 12/10/20009 | Republican | Governor | Member, Lawyer | Cook | |
| Costello, Patricia | 04/11/2012 | 04/11/2008 | Independent | Governor | Member, Public Member | Cook | |
| Hudson, Donald C. | 04/23/2011 | 04/23/2007 | Supreme Court | Chair, Member | Kane | Circuit Judge | |
| Kreisler, John | 10/10/2010 | 10/10/2006 | Democrat | Governor | Member, Public Member | St. Clair | |
| Leahy, Tom | 05/07/2015 | 05/07/2007 | Democrat | Governor | Member, Lawyer | Cook | |
| Meckler, Bruce | 10/27/2013 | 10/27/2009 | Democrat | Governor | Member, Lawyer | Cook | |
| Mejia, Clem | 08/10/2014 | 08/10/2010 | Republican | Governor | Member, Public Member | Kane | |
| Morningstar, Gloria | 08/10/2014 | 08/10/2010 | Democrat | Governor | Member, Public Member | Cook | |
| Starks, Cheryl A. | 12/01/2012 | 12/01/2008 | Supreme Court | Member | Cook | Circuit Judge |