Township board OKs court move
The Center Township Board on Sept. 21 approved a plan to move the township’s small claims court from the downtown Indianapolis City-County Building to the Julia M. Carson Government Center despite a judge’s objection.
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Unique court marks 10th anniversary
The state’s only community court marks its 10th anniversary this year with a celebration planned for Sept. 29.
Index shows poor voter engagement
On Sept. 14, results of the inaugural Civic Health Index were released to the public. The data shows that while Indiana is on-par with national standards in volunteerism, the state’s voter turnout and registration are among the lowest in the country.
Court OKs access to Odyssey data
In an order released Sept. 14, the Indiana Supreme Court detailed the process for obtaining bulk distribution of and remote access to the records of Indiana courts using the Odyssey case management system, which is gradually connecting all of Indiana’s trial courts.
Settlement resolves casino money cases
The six-year casino revenue litigation that sparked multiple lawsuits statewide, went to Indiana’s appellate courts multiple times, and led to legislative initiatives is coming to a close.
Mobile devices lighten loads, boost productivity for attorneys
New Albany attorney Derrick Wilson is frequently in the courtroom, and when he needs to check on a fact quickly, he turns to his trusty smartphone.
Legal community remembers longtime judge
Judge Robert Brown was known for patience and professionalism.
Justices clarify police resistance ruling
Emphasizing that it’s not trampling on the Fourth Amendment and allowing police to illegally enter one’s home, the Indiana Supreme Court has revisited a case it decided four months ago and reinforced its ruling that residents don’t have a common law right to resist police entering one’s home.
2 cities face gun-compliance lawsuits
The plaintiffs’ attorney says the complaints are inspired by willful disregard of state law.
Judge sues to prevent local court closure
The consolidation is a byproduct of the state judiciary’s reform efforts.
Judges rule on issues stemming from cemetery case
The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled on matters involving alleged looting of cemetery funds in two cases Monday, upholding the denial of class certification in one case and adopting a “plain legal prejudice” standard in the other case.
Justices take attorney fees case
The Indiana Supreme Court has granted transfer to a case involving the award of attorney fees to an Indiana town.
COA: woman not denied right to confrontation
In a woman’s appeal of her prostitution conviction, the Indiana Court of Appeals addressed the right to confront witnesses and its interrelationship with hearsay evidence.
Supreme Court amends state rules for courts, attorneys
Multiple new rule changes will begin next year for the state’s court system, which were announced in a slew of Indiana Supreme Court orders released earlier in the week.
COA reverses trial court’s ruling in favor of attorney
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of an attorney who failed to monitor an estate checking account while serving as the estate’s counsel.
GAL/CASA conference registration deadline Monday
Registrations for the 15th annual GAL/CASA statewide conference must by postmarked by Sept. 26. The event is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Indianapolis Marriott East, 7202 E. 21st St., Indianapolis.
Elements of crimes did not occur in Indiana
The Indiana Court of Appeals ordered that charges be dropped against a pair living in Houston who faced counterfeiting and theft charges, finding the trial court lacked territorial jurisdiction.