A city court judge in Jay County is being temporarily suspended from the bench while facing felony battery charges.  The Indiana Supreme Court says it will suspend, on an interim basis, Judge Tommy Phillips II.  He has overseen the Dunkirk City Court since 2000. Currently, Phillips has been charged with felony battery against a public safety official.

Rules governing judges in the state of Indiana say a judge must be suspended when charged with a felony.  Those rules also say Phillips will continue to receive his salary while he is suspended.  The Indiana Supreme Court will find a judge to oversee cases in Dunkirk City Court.