Indiana Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in public records dispute
The dispute centers on whether the state should have to pay the attorney fees of a man who sought certain public records from the Indiana Election Division.
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State tries ‘regulatory sandbox’ to find ways to address lawyer shortage
The Indiana Supreme Court’s approval of a “regulatory sandbox” creates a safe space for the state to test approaches that might someday lead to non-attorneys being licensed to perform certain specialized legal services.
Weaver: Retaining state supreme court justices is right thing to do
Some liberal abortion-rights activists want to cast the Republican-appointed justices as conservative extremists who walk in lockstep with the GOP-controlled Legislature. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Indiana Chief Justice Rush says state must improve in regard to mental health
Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush said Indiana’s judges have made progress but still have work to do when it comes to handling mental health crises and drug addiction.
Indianapolis attorney resigns from bar after allegations of misconduct in immigration cases
An Indianapolis attorney resigned from the Indiana bar after the Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission filed a professional misconduct complaint against him, with allegations that he failed to file paperwork in a timely manner and was non-responsive to clients in three separate immigration-related cases.
State bar survey says at least 84% of members supports retaining Indiana Supreme Court justices
The Indiana State Bar Association leadership also released a statement encouraging Hoosiers to analyze Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush and Justices Mark Massa and Derek Molter based on their entire careers as a judges and not on isolated rulings.
IN Supreme Court holding oral arguments for Avon teen appealing juvenile adjudication
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments later this month for a case involving a 15 year-old Hendricks County juvenile who is appealing his adjudication for allegedly selling drugs that led to a classmate’s death.
Supreme Court’s annual report shows increase in accredited CLE courses
The Indiana Supreme Court released its annual report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, with the high court noting several ways it is supporting attorneys and Hoosiers across the state.
Counsel for convicted murderer given until Nov. 1 to file clemency request
Counsel for Benjamin Ritchie, a man convicted in 2002 of murdering Beech Grove Police Officer William Toney, have until Nov. 1 to file a clemency request in response to the state’s motion to set an execution date, Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush wrote in an Oct. 3 order.
State’s high court approves moves to address lawyer shortage
The court approved a new grant program for lawyers willing to commit to practice in areas of high legal need and embraced several other recommendations from a commission the court appointed to help find solutions to the state’s attorney shortage.
Rokita requests execution date for murderer of Beech Grove police officer
This is the second death row inmate Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has sought an execution date for in recent months — ever since state officials ended their years-long struggle to secure a three-drug mix for executions and opted to use pentobarbital for lethal injections.
Indiana Supreme Court disciplines two attorneys for misconduct
The Indiana Supreme Court issued misconduct-related suspension orders this week for an East Chicago attorney and an Indianapolis lawyer.
Trimble: Retention vote for the Indiana Supreme Court is contested this year
Indiana Supreme Court justices do not campaign for retention, but if there is organized opposition to retention they are permitted to respond. Rarely have we seen organized opposition, but this year we have it.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear arguments in CHINS case
The Indiana Supreme Court will be hearing oral arguments in November for a child in need of services case after determining it merited a hearing.
Indiana Supreme Court to hold oral arguments in October for disputed used car sale, alleged child molesting case
The Indiana Supreme Court will hold oral arguments Oct. 10 for a case involving a dispute over a used car sale in Porter County and one where the Indiana Court Appeals vacated a Marion County man’s child molesting conviction.
High Court appoints new member to Youth Justice Oversight Committee
The Indiana Supreme Court appointed a new member to the Youth Justice Oversight Committee Tuesday.
Indiana Supreme Court orders interim suspension for Hammond attorney
The Indiana Supreme Court ordered an emergency interim suspension, effective Sept. 25, for a Hammond attorney.
Execution date set for Allen Co. murderer
The Indiana Supreme Court set the date for inmate Joseph E. Corcoran’s death Wednesday.
Porter Co. Judge deployed for military service, judge pro tempore appointed
The Indiana Supreme Court appointed a Judge Pro Tempore in Porter County Tuesday as superior court Judge Michael A. Fish is being deployed for military service.
Indiana Supreme Court grants transfer to 4 cases, denies 13
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to four cases and denied 13 for the week ending Aug. 30, including a case involving a Hendricks County juvenile adjudicated for committing multiple felonies.