Key Facts
• March 11, 2025: Male court clerk in his 50s made unrelated calls during work hours.
• May 2023–March 2025: Fraudulently claimed $1,800 in commuting allowances.
• September 2024: Violated traffic laws by making a prohibited U-turn in Sendai.
• April 2023–March 2025: Used workplace outlets to charge personal devices every other day.
• June 27, 2025: Received a three-month suspension and submitted resignation.
• Sendai Family Court expressed regret and pledged stricter staff oversight.
Summary
A male court clerk in his 50s from the Sendai Family Court faced disciplinary action for multiple misconducts. These included making personal calls to individuals involved in cases he handled, fraudulently claiming approximately $1,800 in commuting allowances, and violating traffic laws by making a prohibited U-turn. Additionally, he misused workplace resources by charging personal devices, such as a vacuum battery and smartphone, using office outlets at least every other day. On June 27, 2025, the court imposed a three-month suspension, after which the clerk submitted his resignation. The Sendai Family Court expressed deep regret over the incidents and committed to improving staff supervision to prevent future misconduct.
