On September 10, the Indiana Supreme Court’s annual report was released online. The report, which focuses on activity during fiscal year 2017-2018, offers information about the work of the Court and its affiliated agencies. In addition to providing statistics on the nearly 850 cases considered by the Court, the report also details the administrative work of the judicial branch. The five justices heard oral arguments i … [Read more...] about Report highlights work of Supreme Court
Going the Distance
The Indiana Courts Education Network will reach audiences statewide By Scarlett T. Brooks | Instructional Design Specialist, Indiana Office of Court Services In the fall of 2016, Indiana Office of Court Services (IOCS) team members from Education, Justice Services, and Programs and Projects, along with representatives from Appellate Court Technology, held a series of meetings to discuss the interest in distance … [Read more...] about Going the Distance
Odyssey: A case management system for every court
By Mary L. DePrez | Director and Counsel for Trial Court Technology, Office of Judicial Administration Case management systems In the State of Indiana there are close to 400 courts serving the state’s 92 counties. Approximately 300 of those are trial courts; the remaining courts serve smaller units of government: cities, towns, or townships. Although the types of cases these courts handle varies, meticulous records a … [Read more...] about Odyssey: A case management system for every court
2018 ICLEO class preparing to lead the way
By Carlton Lee Martin | ICLEO Coordinator/CCA Attorney, Indiana Office Of Court Services The 22nd convening of the Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity (ICLEO) Summer Institute took place June 17 to July 27, 2018 at Notre Dame Law School. Then Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard created ICLEO in 1997 to support minority, low-income, and educationally disadvantaged students who aspire to pursue a law degree … [Read more...] about 2018 ICLEO class preparing to lead the way
The Legacy of Jane Seigel
By Justin P. Forkner | Executive Director, Indiana Office of Court Services Legacy. What is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.” —Hamilton: An American Musical, by Lin-Manuel Miranda Jane Seigel officially retired on April 30, after 19 years of service to the Indiana Supreme Court. To Lin-Manuel Miranda’s point, the garden of reforms, outcomes, and initiatives Jane has planted will doubtle … [Read more...] about The Legacy of Jane Seigel