Judge Merlan Belabre Sanctioned with Three-Year Suspension for Misconduct

The disciplinary tribunal of the Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ) ruled, following a public hearing held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, on two serious complaints filed against Judge Merlan Belabre, investigating magistrate at the Court of First Instance of Port-au-Prince. Following deliberations, the tribunal imposed a sanction of suspension without pay for a period of three years against Magistrate Belabre for serious breaches of his legal and professional duties. Prior to this ruling by the disciplinary tribunal, Magistrate Belabre had