The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has admonished a Marion Superior judge for mailing a questionable re-election fundraising flyer that it says put the judiciary in a negative light and implied that justice is for sale.Judge Pierson-Treacy is the wife of Marion County Democratic Chairman Ed Treacy.
Judge Rebekah Pierson-Treacy received the admonishment following an August solicitation that went to 600 attorneys and judges in the Indianapolis area about a fundraiser being held on her behalf. The flyer contained suggested contribution levels – $150 to be designated as a "Sustained" contributor, $250 to be “Affirmed,” $500 to be “So Ordered” and $1,000 for a "Favorable Ruling." While those responsible for the solicitation say it was meant as a play on words, some took issue with the language and raised concerns.

Previously I wrote about this fee and reported it was about $12,000, 10% of a judge's annual salary. I have since been informed that figure is wrong, that it is actually much higher. According to my source, a few years ago the Republican slating fee for judge was up to $22,000 while the Marion County Democrats were charging their judicial candidates $15,000. If anyone has an update on what they are charging judicial candidates this time around please let me know and I will make it public.
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