Adair and Casey Counties Circuit Court Judge suspended

CASEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Judge Judy Vance Murphy, who serves as a circuit judge for Casey and Adair Counties, has been temporarily suspended from her role following a preliminary investigation into alleged misconduct. Court records indicate that Murphy agreed to a suspension order, which is effective from November 11 through November 25, and will be without pay.

The investigation revealed that Judge Murphy allegedly used her judicial influence while handling a personal matter involving her daughter’s boyfriend and his mother. Additionally, court documents note instances of Murphy reportedly engaging in discussions about active cases with individuals who were not involved in those cases, violating judicial conduct guidelines.

This suspension follows several reported incidents that raised concerns about the judge’s conduct. Murphy is expected to resume her duties following the completion of her suspension period, but further investigations may continue based on the findings.