QUESTION
Can i sue her or at least get my case dropped
Asked on Mar 06th, 2015 on Legal Malpractice - Ohio
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I went to court today over a drug possession and paraphernalia charge in Delaware County, Ohio and went in front of the magistrate in the room full of other misdemeanor/traffic offenders. I am 20 years old now and the judge spoke on record about one of my juvenile charges from when I was 16 (using it as leverage for a harsher punishment). I didn't say anything to her about it but its my understanding that my juvenile record is not public information and now it is on record for anyone who wants to pay $6 for a CD. What can I do about this?
1 ANSWER
If you believe that the Magistrate acted inappropriately, then you can report the magistrate to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel at the Ohio Supreme Court.
Participants in legal proceedings have a qualified immunity from civil claims, so you would likely be unable to pursue the magistrate for damages.
Realistically, I seriously doubt that anyone would be so interested to pay $6 to get the CD.
Answered on Mar 07th, 2015 at 3:35 AM
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