The Court on the Judiciary
The Preliminary Investigatory Committee
Purpose and Powers
The Preliminary Investigatory Committee investigates complaints against judicial officers and makes written findings and recommendations to the Court on the Judiciary. When a complaint states a claim within the jurisdiction of the Court, the Chief Justice will designate a panel of up to three members of the Preliminary Investigatory Committee to investigate a complaint.
Members of the Preliminary Investigatory Committee
The Preliminary Investigatory Committee has twelve members. Eight are members of the Delaware Bar and four are non-lawyer residents of Delaware from diverse backgrounds. Each member serves up to a four-year term and may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
Current Members of the Preliminary Investigatory Committee
Lawyer Members
Don C. Brown, Esquire
second term ends April 2027
Hon. Richard R. Cooch
first term ends October 2024
Henry E. Gallagher, Jr., Esquire
second term ends September 2024
Rebecca Batson Kidner, Esquire
first term ends October 2024
Glenn C. Mandalas, Esquire
first term ends September 2026
Hon. Henry duPont Ridgely
first term expires October 2024
David N. Rutt, Esquire
first term expires September 2026
Tetra S. Shockley, Esquire
first term expires October 2024
Non-Lawyer Members
Jennifer Cohan
first term expires October 2024
Michael J. Quaranta
second term ends April 2027
Michael Ratchford
first term ends September 2026
Juanita Wilson
first term ends September 2026
