28 apply for Marion Co. judicial vacancies
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee has begun the process of selecting two new superior court judges due to upcoming retirements.
Court Vacancies
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Filling the robes: Nominations still pending for Indiana district, appellate vacancies
Of all the current Indiana judicial nominees, Magistrate Judge Joshua Kolar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana is the farthest along on his route to fill a vacancy.
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Soon-to-be justice: Molter picked by governor to fill Indiana Supreme Court opening
Humble, caring and collaborative is how soon-to-be Indiana Supreme Court Justice Derek Molter was described by colleagues and friends. On June 10, at the Indiana Statehouse, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced that Molter, currently the most junior judge on the Court of Appeals of Indiana, will join the state’s highest bench as the 111th justice.
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Kirsch preparing for COA retirement
Indiana Court of Appeals Judge James Kirsch will soon have to put all of his accolades into boxes, as Kirsch is preparing to vacate his position on the appellate bench — a role he’s held for more than 25 years.
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COA candidates field questions on everything from judicial philosophy to pandemic
As in years past, commissioners asked candidates about their judicial philosophies, their thoughts on criminal justice reform and their views on the role of the court in society.
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Applications open for judicial position in Allen Superior Court
Applications are now open for a vacant superior court judge position with the Allen Superior Court.
Biden nominates Illinois judge to 7th Circuit; nominee would be court’s 1st Hispanic judge
President Joe Biden’s most recent nominee to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals would be the first Hispanic judge to serve on the Chicago-based appellate court if she is confirmed.
Judge pro tem appointed to fill Lund vacancy on Elkhart Superior Court
A judge pro tempore has been appointed to the Elkhart Superior Court after the previous judge was confirmed to the federal bench.
After Lund’s confirmation, governor accepting applications for replacement on Elkhart Superior Court
With former Elkhart Superior Judge Gretchen S. Lund’s recent confirmation as a federal judge, the state is now looking to fill her position in Elkhart County.
Marion Co. interview schedule revised after 3 candidates withdraw
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee has updated its interview schedule for two vacancies on the Marion Superior Court following the withdrawal of three applicants.
Northern District nominees Brisco, Lund make 1st appearance in front of Senate Judiciary Committee
A pair of northern Indiana trial court judges made their first appearances before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, as they look to fill judicial vacancies on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.
23 candidates to interview next month for Welch, Flowers vacancies on Marion Superior Court
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee will conduct two days of interviews next month for two vacancies on the Marion Superior Court, including the vacancy created by the death of Judge Shatrese Flowers.
Finalists announced for Marnocha vacancy on St. Joseph Superior Court
The St. Joseph County Judicial Nominating Commission has announced five finalists for an upcoming judicial vacancy.
Brisco, Lund nominated to IN Northern District Court
St. Joseph Superior Judge Cristal C. Brisco and Elkhart Superior Judge Gretchen S. Lund were nominated to the federal bench in a Wednesday announcement from the White House.
Applications open for Marion Superior Court vacancy following Flowers’ death; governor also accepting applications for Daviess Co. court
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee has opened applications for the vacancy created by the death of Judge Shatrese Flowers. Gov. Eric Holcomb is also accepting applications for an upcoming vacancy on the Daviess Superior Court.
Marion Superior Judge Welch to retire in February; applications open to fill vacancy
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee is accepting applications for an upcoming court vacancy, which will open when Judge Heather A. Welch retires in February.
Applications open for Wayne, St. Joe court vacancies
Applications are open for upcoming trial court vacancies in two Indiana counties.
Kolar’s 7th Circuit nomination pushes forward in U.S. Senate after approval by Judiciary Committee
The path for U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana Magistrate Judge Joshua Kolar to fill a vacancy on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals now comes down to just one vote after the Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed his nomination Thursday.
IN Northern District, 7th Circuit still waiting for vacancies to be filled: Magnus-Stinson announcement means IN Southern District will also soon have an opening
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson has announced she will be assuming senior status in July 2024. That means the Biden administration will need to fill another federal judicial vacancy in Indiana.
Kolar fields 1st questions from Senate Judiciary Committee as 7th Circuit nominee
The nominee to fill an Indiana vacancy on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals faced some challenging questions on Capitol Hill on Wednesday as he took a first step toward possible confirmation by the full U.S. Senate.
Judge pro tem appointed in Hamilton Circuit Court after Felix appointed to COA
Senior Judge Thomas L. Clem has been appointed judge pro tempore of the Hamilton Circuit Court, the Indiana Supreme Court announced Thursday.
IN Northern District magistrate Kolar tapped to replace Kanne on 7th Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana Magistrate Judge Joshua P. Kolar has been nominated to fill the vacancy on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals created by the death last summer of Judge Michael Kanne.
Holcomb’s office accepting applications for Hamilton Circuit Court vacancy following Felix appointment to COA
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is accepting applications for a judicial opening in the Hamilton Circuit Court to succeed Judge Paul Felix, who has been appointed to the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
Attorney appointed to Vermillion Circuit Court bench
Gov. Eric Holcomb has appointed a new judge to the bench in Vermillion Circuit Court. Daniel Reed Young will be replacing Judge Jill Wesch, who resigned in December 2022.