Legislative study committee to consider adding courts, judges
Legislative study committees this summer will consider the addition of more courts in underserved counties and ways to improve outcomes for foster children.
Alexa Shrake
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AG sues former Clark County sheriff over nearly $4.5M in ‘unlawful’ purchases
Former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel and members of his family are accused of using public money to pay for everything from designer clothes to college tuition to a small airplane.
High court invites amicus briefing in involuntary commitment case
The Indiana Supreme Court is accepting amicus curiae briefing in a case involving a woman’s temporary involuntary commitment.
Indiana Supreme Court finds trial court lacked authority to order submissions be redacted in malpractice case
The Indiana Supreme Court reversed a Lake Superior Court’s order for patients to redact their submissions to a medical review panel in a medical malpractice case.
Father wins reversal in defamation lawsuit against son, an Indy author and family violence researcher
The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that the Hendricks Superior Court erred in dismissing a father’s defamation lawsuit against his son, who published a book and posted on social media allegations that his father committed domestic violence against his mother.
Web Exclusive: Meet the Judges: Orange Superior Court Judge Debra Andry
For almost two decades before launching her legal career, Orange Superior Court Judge Debra Andry was a nurse.
Thomas Estabrook juggles law school, mayoral duties
Estabrook, who is entering his third year of law school, said the biggest challenge has been time management.
Appellate court to hear oral arguments for three cases, including fatal IndyGo accident
The Indiana Court of Appeals will be hearing oral arguments for three cases next week, with two hearings on the road and one at the Indiana Statehouse.
Federal court rules 2017 Indiana law restricting abortion information violates First Amendment
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District Court of Indiana ruled Wednesday that a 2017 state law prohibiting healthcare providers from providing certain information about abortion to minors violates the First Amendment.
AG Todd Rokita says use of preferred pronouns in workplace is not law
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita weighed in Wednesday on a politically charged transgender issue, issuing an advisory opinion that declares that neither state nor federal law requires the usage of preferred pronouns in the workplace.
State supreme court overturns $11,000 forfeiture in drug-related case
The Indiana Supreme Court decided Tuesday that more than $11,000 confiscated from a parolee’s apartment should be returned to the parolee’s aunt, overturning a Marion Superior Court ruling.
Indiana Supreme Court agrees to hear battery case
The Indiana Supreme Court granted the transfer of a battery case last week and denied 47 other requests.
Martinsville council member arrested, charged with 22 felonies
Morgan County attorney and Martinsville City Council member James Wisco was arrested Thursday morning on 22 felony charges including theft, counterfeiting, and corrupt business practice.
Appellate judge Riley certified as senior judge
The Indiana Supreme Court certified Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Patricia Riley for senior status Wednesday.
Press association suffers budget shortfall after Attorney General’s Office cancels contract
The Hoosier State Press Association says the Indiana Attorney General’s Office has unexpectedly terminated a long-standing contract with the organization, causing a significant hole in its budget.
Web Exclusive: Meet the Judges: Harrison Superior Court Judge Joseph Claypool
The Harrison Superior Court judge said when he was in graduate school he first wanted to be a dentist. Then, his grandmother—whose husband was former Indiana Attorney General Philip Lutz Jr.—told him he should have a career in law.
‘Flaming moderates’: Many say Indiana courts remain centrist despite heavy GOP tilt
Many say the state’s merit selection process tends to produce a pool of centrist judicial candidates for the governor to choose from and appoint to the Indiana Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
Attorneys sought as county poll inspectors
Marion County offered a class to attorneys to educate them about election law and encourage them to work at the polls for the May 7 primary.
Carmel Clay Schools did not violate state law by refusing to sell building to charter school, appellate court rules
The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld a ruling Wednesday that Carmel Clay Schools did not violate Indiana’s “dollar law” when it closed an elementary school and refused to sell the building to a charter school.
Rokita holds commanding fundraising advantage in race for attorney general
Financially, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is well-positioned to combat a re-election challenge, especially from Democrats who have about one-tenth or less than the incumbent’s campaign cash on hand.