IN RE MARTINEK

No. 16-0097.

881 N.W.2d 85 (2016)

In the Matter of James H. MARTINEK, a Magistrate.

Supreme Court of Iowa.

June 17, 2016.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thomas J. Miller , Attorney General, and Kevin R. Cmelik and Grant Dugdale , Assistant Attorneys General, for complainant.

Patrick M. Roby and Nicholas J. Kilburg , Elderkin & Pirnie, P.L.C., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for respondent.


A magistrate maintained a website where he posted information regarding his availability to perform marriage ceremonies at locations other than the courthouse for a fee. The website included some photos of the magistrate wearing his robes while performing such ceremonies. The magistrate self-reported his conduct to the Iowa Commission...

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