Six apply for impending Allen County judicial vacancy
Three magistrate judges and three attorneys have applied for an upcoming vacancy on the Allen Superior Court bench.
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Applications open in St. Joseph Co. to fill Brisco vacancy
The St. Joseph County Judicial Nominating Commission is accepting applications to fill a vacancy created by Judge Cristal C. Brisco’s recent confirmation as a federal judge.
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.
Both sides seeking summary judgment under Voting Rights Act, Indiana Constitution in suit challenging appointment of Lake Co. judges
Competing motions for summary judgment are seeking to resolve the litigation against Lake County’s merit-based judicial selection process.
Marion Co. preparing to close traffic court as longtime judge retires; Holcomb to fill vacancies in Family Division
The Marion Superior Court is preparing to close its traffic court as the longtime judge retires. Meanwhile, Gov. Eric Holcomb is in the process of naming traffic court Judge Marcel Pratt’s successor, as well as the successor to Judge Elizabeth Ann Christ.
5 magistrates, 1 private attorney named finalists for 2 Marion Co. vacancies
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee has chosen its top candidates to fill two judicial vacancies.
Marion Co. judicial interviews altered after 1 candidate withdraws, another becomes unavailable
Changes have been made to the Marion County judicial interviews set for this week after one candidate withdrew her application and another became unavailable for his scheduled interview.
6 finalists named for Marion Superior Court vacancies
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee announced Tuesday two panels of three nominees to fill the judicial vacancies left by retired Judges Sheila A. Carlisle and Steven R. Eichholtz.
Marion Co. Judicial Selection Committee to interview 25 applicants next week for Carlisle, Eichholtz vacancies
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee will interview 25 applicants next week for two open positions on the Marion Superior Court.
Biden outpacing Trump, Obama with diverse judicial nominees
The White House and Democratic senators are closing out the first two years of Biden’s presidency having installed more federal judges than Biden’s two immediate predecessors.
Pryor makes history in confirmation to 7th Circuit
The U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Doris Pryor to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in a bipartisan 60-31 vote Monday evening, making her the first woman of color from Indiana to sit on the Chicago-based appellate court.
‘Gratitude and duty’: Robing held for new COA judge Foley
Upon reviewing the application from Judge Peter Foley for a vacancy on the Court of Appeals of Indiana, one character trait stood out to Chief Judge Cale Bradford: Foley’s skills as builder.
JNC sends 3 names to governor for COA vacancy: Felix, Joven, Kenworthy in running to succeed Molter
The process of choosing Indiana’s newest appellate judge from three finalists selected earlier this month is underway.
Governor taking applications for Morgan County judicial opening
Applications are now being accepted for the judicial vacancy on the Morgan County bench. Individuals have until 5 p.m. Oct. 24 to apply.
12 Indiana judges, lawyers apply for Molter’s upcoming COA vacancy
Twelve Hoosier lawyers and judges have applied to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Court of Appeals of Indiana that will be left by Judge Derek Molter when he joins the Indiana Supreme Court next month.
CJ Rush to serve as chair of Marion Co. Judicial Selection Committee after David’s retirement
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush will fill in for Justice Steven David as the chair of the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee after he retires at the end of the month.
Governor fills Hamilton Superior Court vacancy
A successor has been chosen to fill a vacancy in the Hamilton County judiciary left by Judge Gail Bardach, who retired from the bench in July.
Robing ceremony for Lake Co. Judge Adat-Lopez scheduled for Thursday
A formal robing ceremony will be held Thursday evening for the newest Lake County judge.
Kamish, Major, Marchal named finalists for Marion Superior Court vacancy
Two Hoosier lawyers and a magistrate judge have been selected by the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee as the final candidates to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Marion Superior Court.
Senate panel deadlocks on Jackson; confirmation on track
The Senate Judiciary Committee deadlocked, 11-11, Monday on whether to send Ketanji Brown Jackson’s U.S. Supreme Court nomination to the Senate floor. But President Joe Biden’s nominee is still on track to be confirmed this week as the first Black woman on the high court.