Judge pro tem appointed in Lake Superior Court
A judge pro tempore has been ordered to fill a vacancy in Lake Superior Court, the Indiana Supreme Court has announced.
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Wood plans for senior status, giving Biden another 7th Circuit pick
Judge Diane Wood of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has announced she will be taking senior status, giving President Joe Biden a third opportunity to fill a vacancy on the Chicago-based appellate bench.
Plaintiffs trying to overturn Lake County JNC tap brakes on court proceeding as judicial selection moves forward
A federal court has granted a request by the plaintiffs challenging the judicial selection process in Lake County to toss their previously filed motion for a preliminary injunction, which sought to stop the local nominating commission from filling the superior court vacancy created by the death of Judge Diane Boswell. Meanwhile, the Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission is preparing for interviews with 12 candidates vying to fill the Lake Superior Court vacancy.
Lake Co. opponents of judicial selection ask court to stop process to fill Boswell vacancy
In their lawsuit contesting judicial selection in Lake County, Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott along with the city of Hammond filed on Friday a motion for preliminary injunction seeking to stop the Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission from moving forward with the process to select a replacement for the late Judge Diane Boswell, who died in October.
Judicial applications available to fill Lake Co. vacancy left by late Judge Boswell
The Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission is beginning the process of selecting a new Lake Superior Court judge to fill the vacancy left by the late Judge Diane Ross Boswell.
Applications available to succeed Jones on Marion Superior Court
Applications are now open for an upcoming vacancy on the Marion Superior Court, the Indiana Supreme Court announced Monday.
Lang temporarily filling judicial seat of late Judge Boswell
Senior Judge Kathleen Lang has been appointed judge pro tempore in Lake Superior Court, Criminal Division 3, filling the seat vacated by the unexpected death of Judge Diane Ross Boswell on Oct. 19.
Albion lawyer appointed to Noble Superior Court
A northeastern Indiana lawyer has been named the newest Noble County Superior Court judge. Steven T. Clouse will fill a vacancy left by retiring Judge Robert Kirsch.
Lynch resigning from Marion Circuit Court; governor accepting applications for successor
The office of Gov. Eric Holcomb is now accepting applications to fill the vacancy that will be created on the Marion Circuit Court when Judge Sheryl Lynch resigns Dec. 31.
Johnson, Myers unanimously approved by judicial committee for U.S. attorney posts
The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Thursday approved the U.S. attorney nominees for the Northern and Southern districts of Indiana on a voice vote with none of the senators opposing the Hoosier lawyers.
5 finalists for St. Joseph Superior Court vacancy announced
The St. Joseph County Judicial Nominating Commission has announced its five finalists to fill the vacancy left by retired St. Joseph Superior Court Judge David Chapleau.
2 senior judges to serve as judges pro tempore in St. Joseph Superior Court
The Indiana Supreme Court last week appointed a pair of senior judges to serve as judges pro tempore in St. Joseph Superior Court while a panel works to fill open positions on the Superior Court bench.
St. Joseph Judge Hostetler certified as senior judge
A former St. Joseph Superior Court judge has been granted senior judge status following his retirement.
St. Joseph County judge applications open following Chapleau retirement
A judicial vacancy in Northern Indiana has prompted the St. Joseph County Judicial Nominating Commission to start the process of selecting a new superior court judge, the Indiana Supreme Court announced Friday.
Senate confirms Jackson-Akiwumi to 7th Circuit
In a 53-40 vote Thursday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Candace Jackson-Akiwumi to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, making her the first person of color to sit on that bench since Judge Ann Claire Williams, the first person of color to join that court, retired in 2018.
Racial diversity lacking: No minorities in decade of appointments to IN benches
Although the next Court of Appeals judge has not been selected, the three candidates nominated ensure Indiana will continue its 9-year streak of judicial appointments that do not include a person of color.
Senate votes to confirm Biden pick for DC appeals court
The Senate on Monday confirmed the first appellate court judge of President Joe Biden’s tenure, elevating a judge with strong prospects of landing on the president’s short list should a Supreme Court vacancy arise.
Judges appointed to St. Joseph Superior, Terre Haute City Court benches
A St. Joseph County magistrate has been appointed to the St. Joseph Superior Court bench, the governor’s office announced this month. A judge has also been appointed to the Terre Haute City Court.
Dudley, Molter, Welch named finalists for COA vacancy
Madison Circuit Court Judge Mark K. Dudley, Ice Miller partner Derek R. Molter and Marion Superior Judge Heather A. Welch have been selected as finalists to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Commission announces second round of interviews for Kirsch vacancy
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission will reconvene next month for a full day of interviews with the 12 candidates vying to succeed Judge James Kirsch on the Indiana Court of Appeals.