FEB. 6-12, 2026
In this week's issue, reporter Cameron Shaw explores a proposed constitutional amendment that would give judges authority to keep some defendants in jail without bail if they fear they are dangerous. And writes about the implications of legislation that would set new rules for bail if voters give the constitutional amendment final approval. Also, reporter Maura Johnson looks at efforts at the state and federal level to increase security for judges.
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New bail legislation aims to weigh due process and public safety
Judges can only keep defendants in jail without bond if they are accused of murder or treason.
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Efforts to boost judicial safety gain steam after shooting
Meyer and his wife are on the mend, but court officials say the incident proves just how dangerous the role of judge can be both here in Indiana and across the United States.
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Appeals court to hear arguments over accidental release of depositional evidence to jury
The Court of Appeals will hear arguments in a murder case in which a defendant was denied a mistrial after a trial court admitted testimony indicating a history of domestic violence – something the court had partly prohibited the state from presenting.
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Rodney R. Nordstrom: The future of automated justice: Could AI replace juries?
Ongoing experimentation with newer agenic and synthetic jurors needs to be further studied.
Read MoreLindsay A. Llewellyn: Lawyers can become first responders for financial distress
These signals appear in the ordinary course of legal work but require deliberate observation to detect.
Read MoreAllison DeSantis: Indiana introduces stricter business filing rules to combat fraud
It’s essential for businesses operating within the state to take notice of these changes.
Read MoreJohn R. Maley: Can you run out of time for challenging a void judgment?
The Supreme Court affirmed the decision that the “reasonable time” requirement applies and that relief was not sought within a reasonable time.
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Indiana House passes bill to create court-ordered prostitution offender program
House Bill 1269 would establish a program that courts could send offenders to as part of their sentencing for a conviction of making an unlawful proposition.
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Indiana House pushes bills limiting lawsuits, shrinking number of public boards to Senate
The tort bill’s author, Rep. Matt Lehman, R-Berne, said House Bill 1417 is a “very watered-down version” of the legislation he originally filed.
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Bill that would remove law exam requirement for pharmacists passed by Indiana Senate
Under Senate Bill 293, pharmacists would instead take continuing education courses to maintain their knowledge of current state laws and policies.
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