Reginald Dillard v. State of Indiana

Summary

The Indiana Supreme Court held that a post-conviction judge who previously determined recusal was mandatory in a materially similar case must continue to recuse when the same concerns persist, absent mistake or changed circumstances. Because the petitioners presented the same systemic-misconduct allegations and the record showed no intervening change eliminating the impartiality concerns, the court reversed the orders denying recusal and remanded with instructions to grant the motions.