Government-wide mental health summit to be held next month
Leaders from each branch of Indiana government will come together next month to discuss ongoing statewide efforts for addressing the mental health needs of Hoosiers.
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Juvenile ‘dangerous possession’ issue returns to Indiana Supreme Court
The Indiana Supreme Court will again consider the reach of the juvenile courts when oral arguments bring a return of the question of jurisdiction in a case involving a minor who admitted to the delinquent act of dangerous possession of a firearm.
Ex-judge Bell enters pretrial diversion agreement following felony domestic battery charge
A felony domestic battery charge against former Crawford Circuit Judge Sabrina R. Bell could be dismissed by next summer if she complies with the terms of a pretrial diversion agreement, which includes completing a domestic abuse intervention program.
Indiana Southern District magistrate judge to give keynote address at Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
The first Hispanic judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana’s history will share his journey to the bench with the public as part of Hispanic Heritage Month this fall.
Indiana Southern District Court requests comment on proposed local rules changes
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is seeking public comment on proposed changes to some of its local rules, including those involving Social Security appeals and state court records.
Indiana judges participating in localized Constitution Day celebrations
More than 40 judges from across the state will commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution by visiting with local students and civic groups this month.
New 5-member Indiana Supreme Court to hear first oral arguments with Molter
The new five-member Indiana Supreme Court will hear its first oral arguments together this week, as its most recently added member, Justice Derek Molter, takes the place of retired Justice Steven David on the bench.
Indiana Supreme Court makes appointments to character and fitness committee
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush signed an order Sept. 2 appointing 41 members of the Indiana Bar to the character and fitness committee. Members will serve until successors are appointed, pursuant to Indiana Admission and Discipline Rule 12(4).
Indiana justices take murder case overturned by COA
The justices voted to grant transfer to Marquis David Young v. State of Indiana, 21A-CR-1125, a 2020 murder case from Lake Superior Court. Also, the justices voted to hear a dispute over an arbitration provision in a customer contract and a case involving property damage caused by a sewage overflow.
Judge appointed to Crawford Circuit Court to replace Bell following resignation
A vacancy opened by an embattled former judge’s resignation has been filled by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Indiana law schools see slight drop in enrollment, increased diversity to start new year
Indiana’s law schools saw a decrease in enrollment across the board to start the 2022-23 school year, but the legal institutions also saw some increases in other areas, including diversity and grade point averages.
Indiana Lawyer reporter Stancombe takes home Judges Association Media Award
Indiana Lawyer reporter Katie Stancombe took home the Indiana Judges Association’s Media Award on Thursday. Stancombe was honored for her coverage of judicial officers in Indiana’s rural communities.
Indiana Supreme Court gives convicted attorney third suspension
The South Bend attorney who was sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for defrauding investors has been suspended again from the practice of law in Indiana.
2 Indy attorneys suspended
Two Indianapolis attorneys have been handed suspensions by the Indiana Supreme Court.
Supreme Court order: Indiana courts must use Odyssey tool in eviction proceedings
The Indiana Supreme Court has amended its requirements on state courts handling eviction proceedings to reflect changes in the court process and resources available to tenants and property owners.
Indiana nursing board, Justice Department settle discrimination case against nurses being treated for opioid use disorder
The Indiana State Board of Nursing has settled with the Justice Department over claims that the board violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by prohibiting nurses who take opioid use disorder medication from participating in a rehab program for nurses.
Molter sworn in as Indiana’s 111th justice
Indiana Supreme Court Justice Derek Molter has officially joined the high court’s bench.
One year in, 30 charged in Indiana as part of Chicago effort to disrupt flow of illegal firearms
U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois John R. Lausch Jr. provided an update on the work of the cross-jurisdictional Firearms Trafficking Strike Force last week, which noted 30 individuals are facing charges in Indiana — more than any other state participating in the effort.
IN Supreme Court revokes judge pro tem appointment
A senior judge has resigned from his appointment as a temporary judge in Hancock County after a month on the job.
Justice David urges courts to do more to ensure defendants understand plea agreements
In a pair of opinions dissenting from the Indiana Supreme Court’s denial of transfer to two cases involving plea deals, Justice Steven David asserted the records are “simply inadequate” to show that the defendants knowingly and voluntarily waived their rights to appeal.