Jonesville-area court users face judge’s unpaid suspension Aug. 31

Judge John C. Reeves will begin a four-month suspension without pay on August 31, a Louisiana Supreme Court discipline affecting the 7th Judicial District, which serves Catahoula and Concordia parishes, including Jonesville-area court users.

The Supreme Court accepted a joint petition for consent discipline on June 25, 2026. The suspension runs from August 31 through December 31, the final day of Reeves’s current judicial term. The order also assesses Reeves $6,148.57 in costs.

What the Supreme Court order says

The order says Reeves stipulated to the facts and admitted that his conduct violated the Code of Judicial Conduct and the Louisiana Constitution. It identifies five misconduct counts involving his work as a district judge.

The matters listed in the order involve a child-custody visitation order, a criminal search warrant, relationships between court staff and the Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office, delayed recusal and the appearance of bias, and the handling of a defendant’s bond.

The discipline is an accepted consent-discipline agreement and suspension. The order does not characterize it as a criminal conviction or removal from office.

Why it matters in Jonesville

Louisiana’s official Catahoula Parish profile identifies Jonesville as a town in the parish. The Supreme Court order identifies Reeves as a judge of the 7th Judicial District Court for Catahoula and Concordia parishes, giving the discipline a district-level scope rather than a Jonesville-only impact.

The practical effects are most relevant to people with business before the district court, including litigants, attorneys, law-enforcement agencies, court staff and public offices. Scheduling or administrative adjustments may be needed for cases connected to Reeves’s docket.

Coverage during the suspension remains unclear

The Louisiana Supreme Court order and KALB’s local report confirm the suspension dates and disciplinary terms, but the available sources do not identify who will handle Reeves’s cases, hearings or courtroom responsibilities after August 31.

Residents with pending or expected court matters should look for updates from the 7th Judicial District or the appropriate clerk of court once a coverage or scheduling plan is announced. The available records do not confirm which judge, court or agency will assume those duties.

Sources

• Louisiana Supreme Court consent-discipline order
• KALB report on Judge John C. Reeves
• Louisiana.gov Catahoula Parish profile