Two Awards for E-Tickets The Indiana Supreme Court has been honored with two national awards for its electronic Citation and Warning System (eCWS), also known as e-Ticket, which was created in 2007 by State Court Administration’s Judicial Technology and Automation Committee (JTAC). The system allows law enforcement officers to use a hand held device to scan a bar code on a driver’s license and vehicle registration t … [Read more...] about Indiana's Court Technology Efforts Garner National Attention
Social Media and the Employer
What is social media and why should a judge care about it as an employer? The term “social media” refers to the online technologies and practices that people use to share opinions, insights, experiences, and perspectives. Much of the time it is purely social, but it can also be used to establish business connections, make sales, and share community concerns. Social media takes many different forms, including text, i … [Read more...] about Social Media and the Employer
New Court Payroll System: The Digital Paystub
The times are changing. It used to be that employees knew they had been paid because they received a check. Next came the paper paystub that confirmed a direct electronic deposit. Now direct deposits will be confirmed online. The Auditor of the State is no longer producing paper paystubs to confirm direct deposits. Instead, paystub information is now available online in PeopleSoft. In September, instructions were … [Read more...] about New Court Payroll System: The Digital Paystub
Seeds of Knowledge
In June 2009, teachers from around the state had the opportunity to learn about the history and operation of the judicial branch when Courts in the Classroom hosted the second annual From the Inside Out: How Indiana’s Courts Work. This two-week graduate level course for teachers was offered through the IUPUI School of Education and sponsored by the Indiana Supreme Court in partnership with the Indiana Bar Fo … [Read more...] about Seeds of Knowledge
Federal Case Review: Pledges and Promises, Solicitations, and Public Endorsement Clauses
The U.S. Supreme Court’s acceptance that states have a vital interest in maintaining judicial integrity has stoked some scholars’ hopes that other restrictions on judicial campaign conduct will also pass constitutional muster. Of particular interest are the provisions in many state judicial codes, Indiana included, which prohibit judicial candidates from making “pledges, promises, or commitments that are incon … [Read more...] about Federal Case Review: Pledges and Promises, Solicitations, and Public Endorsement Clauses