Holcomb appoints 3 to ICJI board of trustees
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb appointed three new members to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Board of Trustees last week.
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COA will hear habitual offender, frat house oral arguments
The Indiana Court of Appeals is set to hear oral arguments this week involving a man’s prolonged fight against his habitual offender status as well as a dispute regarding an Indiana University fraternity house property.
Fort Wayne attorney again suspended for noncooperation
A suspended Fort Wayne attorney with a history of formal disciplinary actions against him has again been suspended from the practice of law for noncooperation with the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission.
Indianapolis attorney suspended for noncooperation
An Indianapolis attorney has been suspended from the practice of law per a Thursday order for her noncooperation with an investigation of grievance filed against her.
Kuzma appointed to Legal Services Corp. board
A former Indiana assistant attorney general who founded a major Indianapolis-based legal aid organization has been appointed to the national board that oversees federal funding for civil legal aid service providers across the United States.
Public comment invited on proposed pretrial services rules
A series of proposed rules concerning pretrial services is up for public review and comment, the Indiana Judicial Conference Board of Directors has announced.
Desegregation advocate to mark Hispanic Heritage Month
A woman who fought to desegregate California public schools when she was 9 years old will discuss the lawsuit that altered the course of her life next week during a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration hosted by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana and the Indiana State Bar Association’s Latino Affairs Committee.
Public comment invited on proposed pretrial services rules
A series of proposed rules concerning pretrial services is up for public review and comment, the Indiana Judicial Conference Board of Directors has announced.
Supreme Court announces protection order e-filing service
Individuals in need of a protective order can now request one online without having to leave a safe space to visit the courthouse. The Indiana Supreme Court announced Tuesday its new protection order e-filing service, which enables those who need a protection order to request one wherever they have access to the internet.
Justices to hear arguments in 5 cases, decline nearly 40 others
Indiana Supreme Court justices granted transfer to five cases last week, declining review of nearly 40 others.
City courts finishing e-filing rollout
Electronic filing is now available in the Lake County Hobart City Court, one of just a handful of city courts finishing out the e-filing rollout.
Muncie attorney reinstated after lengthy suspension
A Muncie attorney who was suspended for at least three years without reinstatement for numerous professional misconduct violations has been granted his petition to practice law again, but with conditions.
Summit to address pretrial release practices as bail reform looms
Representatives from all 92 Indiana counties will gather in Indianapolis next week for a team-based training event on pretrial release practices in criminal cases.
Supreme Court amends trial procedure rules
New language concerning summonses and service of petitions for protective order cases were included in recent amendments to the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.
History of judicial confirmation process to be featured at federal court symposium
The Southern Indiana District Court will be providing some perspective on the federal confirmation process as part of its 12th Annual Court History and Continuing Legal Education Symposium.
Justices approve 2020 jury pool master list
Indiana Supreme Court justices have approved the 2020 master list for jury pool assembly, reminding courts not to seek data from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
AG Hill asks full 7th Circuit to review blocked abortion consent law
The Indiana Attorney General’s Office has asked the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals for en banc review to reconsider a challenge to an Indiana law requiring parents be notified before their mature minor child gets an abortion.
Mears announces candidacy for Marion County prosecutor
Ryan Mears, who was tapped to serve as interim Marion County prosecutor earlier this week, announced his candidacy for the office Wednesday.
Indiana Lawyer’s Covington collects Judges Association Media Award
Indiana Lawyer managing editor Olivia Covington was awarded the Indiana Judges Association’s Media Award for her coverage of Indiana’s problem-solving courts.
Justices to hear sales rep’s nonsolicitation dispute with ex-employer
Indiana Supreme Court justices will hear oral argument next week in a dispute between a medical components company and one of its former employees after several other former employees left the company to take sales positions together elsewhere.