Rights of judge in formal proceedings

Sec. 57. (a) In formal proceedings involving the judge's discipline, retirement, or removal, a judge has the right and reasonable opportunity to defend against the charges by the introduction of evidence, to be represented by counsel, and to examine and cross-examine witnesses. The judge has the right to the issuance of subpoenas for attendance of witnesses to testify or produce books, papers, and other evidentiary matter. (b) When a transcript of the testimony has been prepared at the expense of the commission on judicial qualifications, a copy shall be furnished without cost to the judge. The judge has the right, without any order or approval, to have all or any part of the testimony in the proceedings transcribed at the judge's expense. (c) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, whenever provision is made for giving notice or sending any matter to the judge, that notice or matter must be mailed by registered or certified mail to the judge at the judge's office and residence unless the judge requests otherwise in writing, and a copy is mailed to the judge's attorney of record. (d) If the judge has been adjudged incapacitated under IC 29-3, the guardian may claim and exercise any right and privilege and make any defense for the judge with the same force and effect as if claimed, exercised, or made by the judge, if competent, and whenever these rules provide for serving or giving notice or sending any matter to the judge, a copy of the notice or matter also shall be served, given, or sent to the guardian.