“All courts shall be open” states Article 1 Sec 12 of the Indiana Constitution. Clark County Circuit Court Judge Dan Moore has taken those words literally. Since taking office in January he has begun a unique outreach and educational program called “Riding the Circuit.” It has grown in interest and impact in the Clark County area. “In my years of practice I saw how the general public, even in civil disputes, viewed … [Read more...] about Riding the Circuit: Travelling with Judge Dan Moore
Renewed Commitment to Collaborate: Elkhart County Hosts Children Summit
When Elkhart County Juvenile Court leaders were looking for inspiration they knew where to turn—to a national championship football team, the Indianapolis Colts. The Blue and White is known for its winning attitude on the field. Elkhart Circuit Court Juvenile Division Magistrate Deborah Domine was looking for someone to inspire that same can-do spirit off the field. She heard Ken Johnson, the Colts Chaplain, speak … [Read more...] about Renewed Commitment to Collaborate: Elkhart County Hosts Children Summit
GAL/CASA & American Legion Partner to Help Children
The American Legion, which has its national headquarters in Indianapolis, recently vowed to strengthen and expand its support of GAL/CASA programs across the country. Michael Piraino, the CEO of the National CASA Association, Leslie Dunn, the State Director of GAL/CASA, Indiana Supreme Court, Division of State Court Administration, and Frank West, a CASA volunteer and Legionnaire from Grant County, Indiana, on May 4 … [Read more...] about GAL/CASA & American Legion Partner to Help Children
In Memoriam
Judge Joseph Norwood Myers Sr. Indianapolis—Marion County Judge Joseph Norwood Myers Sr. died on April 6, 2009, at the age of 93. Judge Myers was a past-president of the Indianapolis Bar Association and had served as a vice president of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation. He was a judge in Indianapolis' Municipal Court Room 1 for nearly 35 years, beginning in 1952. Clerk Doris Davis Tell City—Perry County Circuit Court C … [Read more...] about In Memoriam
Commencement Speakers, New Judge and Staff
Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard South Bend—University of Notre Dame at this year’s Commencement exercises awarded Chief Justice Shepard with an Honorary Degree. Evansville—Chief Justice Shepard delivered the Commencement Address to the 2009 graduates of the University of Evansville and he was awarded an Honorary Degree. Justice Robert D. Rucker Valparaiso—Justice Rucker served as the Commencement Speaker for the 2009 … [Read more...] about Commencement Speakers, New Judge and Staff