Senior judge named judge pro tem while Martin Co. judge on maternity leave
The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed Senior Judge Larry R. Blanton to serve as judge pro tempore of the Martin Circuit Court beginning next month.
Justices/Judges
Articles
Web Exclusive: Meet the Judges: Carroll Superior Judge Troy Hawkins
While Carroll Superior Judge Troy Hawkins said never imagined he would be a judge, he’s glad to have ended up there.
A change to retention?: Marion Co. selection committee may get expanded influence
Some judges on the Marion Superior Court want the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee to have a more prominent role in the retention process, but that would likely require a change to legislation passed in 2017.
Past high-profile trials suggest stress and potential pitfalls for Georgia judge handling Trump case
There will be additional scrutiny and strain that await the four judges overseeing the criminal cases against former President Donald Trump.
Klump honored at investiture ceremony
Magistrate Judge M. Kendra Klump was honored at her official investiture ceremony last Friday.
Red Mass celebrations honoring, praying for legal profession planned for October
Catholic dioceses around the state will be hosting Red Mass celebrations next month to honor and pray for those in the legal profession.
Mandatory judicial retirement? Judiciary taking closer look at age, cognitive issues
The idea of age-out requirements has become a bigger topic of discussion recently across all levels of government, including the judiciary.
Dreyer: Trending: The future of state court access
The year 2023 marks the 36th time the National Center for State Courts has published its annual “Trends in State Courts” report.
IndyBar: Strengthening Our Legal Community
As part of the effort to support a greater pipeline of Hispanic citizens into the practice of law and to strengthen the bench, IndyBar’s Hispanic Lawyers Division is hosting, “Strengthening the Bench: Equity, Inclusivity, and the Path to Judicial Selection.”
IN Northern District, 7th Circuit still waiting for vacancies to be filled: Magnus-Stinson announcement means IN Southern District will also soon have an opening
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson has announced she will be assuming senior status in July 2024. That means the Biden administration will need to fill another federal judicial vacancy in Indiana.
Judges meet with Indiana students, civic groups to celebrate Constitution Day
An annual celebration by Indiana’s courts of the signing of the U.S. Constitution continues this year, as more than 40 Hoosier judges will meet with thousands of students and civic members to celebrate Constitution Day.
Sen. Young reintroduces legislation to add more permanent district court judges
U.S. Sen. Todd Young has reintroduced legislation to address judicial shortages by increasing the number of federal district judges in the most “overworked” regions of the country, his office announced Tuesday.
Trump lawyers seek recusal of judge in DC presiding over federal election subversion case
Lawyers for Donald Trump on Monday asked the federal judge presiding over his election subversion case to recuse herself due to her past public statements about the former president and his connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
ABA files amicus brief in support of SEC, asks Supreme Court to uphold constitutionality of ALJ removal protections
In a show of support for the decisional independence of administrative law judges, the American Bar Association has filed an amicus brief in a case involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
New COA Judge Felix embraces ‘long and challenging’ journey at robing ceremony
The robing ceremony for new Court of Appeals of Indiana Judge Paul Felix featured plenty of laughs, reflection and even a recounting of the jurist’s brewing mastery.
Magnus-Stinson assuming senior status next summer
Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson confirmed Friday she will assume senior status on July 1, 2024. President Joe Biden has not yet publicly announced his nominee to succeed her.
IndyBar: Judicial Spotlight: Hon. Alicia A. Gooden
A judicial spotlight featuring Marion Superior Judge Alicia Gooden.
US Supreme Court Justice Barrett says she welcomes public scrutiny of court
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett told attendees at a judicial conference in Wisconsin on Monday that she welcomed public scrutiny of the court. But she stopped short of commenting on whether she thinks the court should change how it operates.
Former Johnson County judge pleads guilty, sentenced on OWI charge
A former Johnson County judge pleaded guilty earlier this month to a misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and endangering a person in a case stemming from a Feb. 9 incident.