Brad Jacobs
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Brad Jacobs is a judge of the Clark County Circuit Court in Indiana. He was elected on November 4, 2014, for a term that expires on December 31, 2020.[1] Jacobs' father, Buzz Jacobs, was the first judge to serve as a judge for the Clark County Circuit Court. He served for three consecutive terms between 1982 to 1996.[2]
Elections
2014
See also: Indiana judicial elections, 2014
Jacobs ran for election to the Clark County Circuit Court.
General: He defeated Laura A. Harbison in the general election on November 4, 2014, receiving 63 percent of the vote.
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Career
Jacobs was an attorney in private practice for 15 years, and has worked on many cases in the Clark County Circuit Court.[2]
Military service
Jacobs served in the U.S. Marine Corps.[2]
Noteworthy events
Three Indiana county judges involved in altercation, two judges shot
Judges Andrew Adams and Brad Jacobs were shot on May 1, 2019, following an altercation in a White Castle parking lot in Indianapolis. They were taken to nearby hospitals and were reported to be in stable condition. Judge Sabrina Bell was also involved, although media did not identify her as sustaining any injuries.[3] Indianapolis police said they saw no evidence the judges were targeted because of their positions.[4]
On October 11, 2019, Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications suspended Adams without pay for 60 days and Jacobs and Bell without pay for 30 days, effective immediately.[5]
See also
External links
- Indiana Secretary of State, "General Election Abbreviated Candidate List"
- Twitter, "Jacobs4judge"
- Facebook, "Brad Jacobs for Judge"
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Indiana Secretary of State, "General Election Abbreviated Candidate List," November 4, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 News Tribune, "UPDATE: Attorney enters Clark County judge race: Republican Brad Jacobs to run for father’s former position," May 30, 2014
- ↑ Indy Star, "Police: 2 judges were shot in White Castle parking lot after 'physical fight' with group," May 1, 2019
- ↑ USA Today, "Two judges shot after argument in parking lot of Indianapolis White Castle," May 1, 2019
- ↑ FOX 59, "Judges involved in downtown Indianapolis shooting to be reinstated after suspensions," November 12, 2019
Federal courts:
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Indiana • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Indiana
State courts:
Indiana Supreme Court • Indiana Court of Appeals • Indiana Tax Court • Indiana Superior Courts • Indiana Circuit Courts • Indiana City Courts • Indiana County Courts • Indiana Municipal Courts • Indiana Small Claims Courts • St. Joseph County Probate Court • Indiana Town Courts
State resources:
Courts in Indiana • Indiana judicial elections • Judicial selection in Indiana
