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 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.