Complaint filed against Jefferson County Probate Judge alleges misconduct

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- 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. According to the complaint, Blanchard has served as the presiding probate judge since January 2025, presiding over adoptions, conservatorships, guardianships, involuntary commitments, trusts, wills and [...]