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Warrant issued for Burnet County judge indicted on multiple charges

By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team
Published  March 9, 2023 11:34am CST
Burnet County
FOX 7 Austin

Burnet County Judge indicted on multiple charges

Judge James Oakley was indicted Tuesday on four counts. A warrant has been issued for his arrest, but it has not yet been served.

BURNET COUNTY, Texas - A Burnet County judge has been indicted on multiple charges.

Officials say Judge James Oakley was indicted Tuesday on the following four charges:

  • Tamper/fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair
  • Abuse of official capacity
  • Abuse of official capacity
  • Official oppression

Burnet County Sheriff Calvin Boyd said an arrest warrant has been issued, but it has not yet been served.

FOX 7 Austin has requested a copy of the indictment and warrant. Once Judge Oakley is in custody, Burnet County says it will provide that information.