On Monday, February 9, 2026, the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana filed a Deferred Recommendation of Discipline Agreement concerning Justice of the Peace Mark Miley of Ward 3, District 1, East Baton Rouge Parish. The agreement addresses a Notice of Hearing filed on November 3, 2025, regarding alleged violations by Miley of the Code of Judicial Conduct and the Louisiana Constitution.
According to the agreement, Miley admits his conduct, as outlined in the Notice of Hearing, violated Canons 1, 2, 2A, 2B, 3A(1), and 3B(1) of the Code of Judicial Conduct (1996), and Article V, Section 25(C) (1974) of the Louisiana Constitution.
The agreement stipulates that Miley must provide notice to individuals filing eviction petitions in his court, informing them of their obligation to ensure the property in question is within Ward 3, District 1. If Miley later determines the property is outside this jurisdiction, the case will be dismissed without a refund of costs. Miley is also required to strictly comply with jurisdictional limits in eviction cases, as defined by the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure article 4912 and guidance from the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office. He must review pleadings and evidence to ascertain jurisdiction and address the issue, regardless of whether a defendant objects.
Furthermore, Miley is obligated to certify his compliance with these terms quarterly during the first year of the agreement and biannually in subsequent years, totaling eight certifications. Any new meritorious complaints against Miley during the agreement’s term will constitute a default.
The agreement is set for a three-year term, commencing on February 6, 2026, the date it was signed by the Chair of the Commission. The agreement outlines default provisions, including the reactivation of the Notice of Hearing and Miley being deemed to have admitted all allegations therein, should the Commission determine Miley failed to comply with the agreement’s terms. In the event of a default, Miley consents to a public censure by the Louisiana Supreme Court.
The Commission also admonished Miley for violating the Code of Judicial Conduct and the Louisiana Constitution by presiding over evictions outside his jurisdiction and retaining filing fees, which created the appearance of impropriety.
Miley is responsible for paying $1,148.50 to cover the costs incurred during the investigation and litigation, due within 90 days of the agreement’s effective date.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
