Pink Allen Robinson v. State of Indiana

Summary

The Indiana Supreme Court held that a judge who previously determined recusal was mandatory must recuse in later cases presenting the same material concerns, absent a showing that the earlier decision was mistaken or circumstances materially changed. Because these petitioners raised the same systemic-misconduct concerns as the earlier case, and the judge’s involvement had not diminished, an objective observer could reasonably question her impartiality. The court therefore reversed the orders denying recusal and remanded with instructions to grant the motions.