Judge Douglas B. Cummins: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Eric J. Holcomb

Biography

The Hon. Douglas B. Cummins is a judge for the Johnson County Superior Court in Indiana. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Eric Holcomb on May 19, 2022, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon. Lance Hamner.

Prior to his appointment, Cummins was a magistrate for the Johnson County Superior Court, a position to which he was named in 2015. Before that, he spent time as a sole practitioner in his own private practice (2013 to 2015) as well as a deputy prosecuting attorney for the Johnson County Prosecutor’s Office (2005 to 2013).

Cummins earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from the University of Maryland College Park in 1996. He later received a J.D. at Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2006. Cummins is currently completing a master’s degree in christian apologetics from Liberty University.

A veteran of the United States Air Force, Cummins spent ten years as a Russian cryptologic linguist. He has also co-owned Rock of Ages Animal Rescue and Sanctuary.

Recent Cases by Hon. Douglas B. Cummins

Julian Noel v. State of Indiana

On September 24, 2025 a pc - post conviction relief petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Douglas B. Cummins presiding.

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Sep 24, 2025

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Johnson County

County

Johnson County, IN

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PC - Post Conviction Relief Petition

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 29, 2025

James Fletcher v. State of Indiana

On February 10, 2025 a pc - post conviction relief petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Douglas B. Cummins presiding.

Filed

Feb 10, 2025

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, IN

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PC - Post Conviction Relief Petition

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2025

William Sloan v. State of Indiana

On November 26, 2024 a pc - post conviction relief petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Douglas B. Cummins presiding.

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Nov 26, 2024

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, IN

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PC - Post Conviction Relief Petition

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2024

Dusan Jokic v. State of Indiana, State of Indiana

On September 6, 2024 a pc - post conviction relief petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Douglas B. Cummins presiding.

Filed

Sep 06, 2024

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Johnson County

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Johnson County, IN

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PC - Post Conviction Relief Petition

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 08, 2024

Dusan Jokic v. State of Indiana, State of Indiana

On September 6, 2024 a pc - post conviction relief petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Douglas B. Cummins presiding.

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Sep 06, 2024

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Johnson County

County

Johnson County, IN

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PC - Post Conviction Relief Petition

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 08, 2024

City of Greenwood v. Brittany Blackford

On July 8, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Johnson County. Judge Douglas B. Cummins presiding.

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Jul 08, 2022

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Johnson County

County

Johnson County, IN

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Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 10, 2023

About

Douglas B. Cummins
Current Appointment Johnson County Superior Court	Johnson County Superior Court
Education Master's degree, Liberty University J.D., Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law - 2006 Bachelor's degree, University of Maryland College Park - 1996	Master's degree, Liberty University J.D., Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law - 2006 Bachelor's degree, University of Maryland College Park - 1996

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	IN - Johnson County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (317) 346-4432

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Johnson County Superior Court	Johnson County, Indiana
Magistrate	Johnson County Superior Court	Johnson County, Indiana
Sole Practitioner	Private Practice	Johnson County, Indiana
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney	Office of the Johnson County Prosecutor	Johnson County, Indiana