Complaint Filed Against Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard Alleges Misconduct

Complaint filed against Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard alleges misconduct

A complaint filed against Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba G. Blanchard by the Judicial Inquiry Commission of the State of Alabama alleges misconduct and intimidation.

Jefferson County Probate Judge suspended, accused of misconduct and abuse

Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard was suspended from her duties following a state complaint that accuses her of several infractions including bullying and misconduct.

Retired Judge Friday Steps in for Suspended Probate Judge Blanchard

Retired Probate Judge Sherri Friday poses with members of the Jefferson County Commission when she retired in December 2024. (Photo by Solomon Crenshaw Jr.) Jefferson County Presiding Probate Court Judge Yashiba Glenn Blanchard was suspended Thursday, and retired Judge Sherri Friday has been appointed to fill in as a special probate judge for the county. No information was released about the reason for the suspension or how long it will last. “T…