Justices: Houseguest couldn’t consent to home search
The Indiana Supreme Court held Thursday that a houseguest at a home in which police discovered drugs did not have the apparent authority to consent to a search of the house.
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Indiana Supreme Court takes dispute between ESPN and Notre Dame
The Indiana Supreme Court will decide whether the police records of University of Notre Dame Police Department are subject to the state’s Access to Public Records Act. The justices accepted transfer to the dispute between ESPN and Notre Dame last week.
Justices remove Dreyer from State v. IBM case
The Indiana Supreme Court on Tuesday removed the judge who has presided for six years over the litigation between the state and IBM over the failed $1.3 billion welfare-modernization contract.
Supreme Court hears arguments in threat case
The Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday morning on whether to grant transfer in a case on the question of whether an arrestee’s statement could be considered a true threat because there is no evidence that the officer felt threatened by it.
Justices affirm consecutive LWOP sentences
The Indiana Supreme Court until Tuesday had never directly addressed the issue of whether two sentences of life imprisonment without parole can be imposed consecutively under Indiana law. Justices decided today that I.C. 35-50-1-2(c) permits it.
Supreme Court extends Charlie White’s suspension
Former Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White may never be allowed to practice law again, the Indiana Supreme Court suggested Tuesday in extending his suspension another two years without automatic reinstatement.
Deadline for mandatory e-filing nears for Hamilton County, Indiana appellate courts
Ready or not, the era of e-filing begins July 1 for everyone submitting court documents in Hamilton County and in Indiana’s appellate courts. There’s evidence that despite the buildup over recent months, many lawyers and filers may be caught off guard.
Justices rule jury instruction not fundamental error
The Indiana Supreme Court found a jury instruction that jurors “shall presume” that a man’s alcohol concentration equivalent was above the legal limit if his chemical test, taken hours later, was at 0.08 or higher was not fundamental error. As such, it affirmed his conviction.
Henry County judge to lead new Indiana Supreme Court office
Henry Circuit Judge Mary Willis has been named the first chief administrative officer of the Indiana Supreme Court.
Justices toss meth conviction, advise courts on indigent depositions
A Huntington County man’s conviction for dealing meth and 40-year sentence were reversed Thursday by the Indiana Supreme Court, which remanded the case for a new trial and used the decision to send a message to trial courts. The court ruled the denial of depositions of state witnesses by indigent defendants must be supported in the record by findings of fact.
Can records of civil forfeitures be expunged?
The Indiana Supreme Court is considering whether files on property judgments "relate to the person’s felony conviction."
New Coalition for Court Access aims to improve delivery of civil legal services
After establishing three committees to tackle the persistent problem of unrepresented litigants trying to maneuver their way through the state’s judicial system, the Indiana Supreme Court has decided to start over.
Slaughter sworn in as 109th justice
Geoffrey G. Slaughter was sworn in as an Indiana Supreme Court justice Monday morning in a brief, private ceremony, court spokeswoman Kathryn Dolan said. Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush administered the oath of office, allowing Slaughter, formerly a partner with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, to begin deciding cases and handling administrative matters with his colleagues.
Slaughter to join Indiana Supreme Court Monday
Geoffrey G. Slaughter will be sworn as an Indiana Supreme Court justice next week, the court announced Tuesday. Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush will administer the oath of office Monday in a brief, private ceremony, which will allow Slaughter, formerly a partner with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, to begin deciding cases and handling administrative matters with his colleagues.
Nominations open for Supreme Court teacher workshop
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush is asking lawyers and judges to nominate teachers for a free one-day workshop focusing on the work of the state’s courts.
Justices rule Ed Martin Toyota can relocate to Hamilton County
Three central Indiana Toyota dealers lost their battle to stop a fourth from moving into their vicinity as the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Thursday they did not have standing to stop the move from happening.
Indiana in minority on how it handles Supreme Court ties
Indiana is in the minority when it comes to handling state Supreme Court ties, according to a recent article by a Texas Supreme Court justice.
Justices: Divorced parents don’t have to pay graduate school costs for their children
In a unanimous decision, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled divorced parents cannot be obligated to pay the graduate or professional school expenses of their adult children in a case where a mother and father were forced to share a child’s dental school expenses after she completed her undergraduate degree.
7 reappointed to Supreme Court records committee
The Indiana Supreme Court reappointed seven members to its Records Management Committee Tuesday. Their terms would have expired July 1 but all were eligible for continued service.
Indiana Bar Foundation welcomes new president a month early
Indiana Supreme Court justice-appointee Geoffrey Slaughter is resigning his position as Indiana Bar Foundation president a month earlier than his term would have ended.