The Supreme Court Committee to Study Evidence-Based Pretrial Release (hereinafter “Committee”) was tasked with the development and implementation of one or more pilot projects to assess the feasibility, efficacy, economics and methodologies of establishing an evidence-based system for pretrial release decisions in Indiana. See Supreme Court Cause No. 94S00-1312-MS-909 and No. 94S00-1412-MS-757 (issued December 22, 20 … [Read more...] about Indiana Supreme Court Committee to study evidence-based Pretrial Release
CCJ and COSCA form National Task Force on fines, fees and bail practices
The Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) and the Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA) formed the National Task Force on Fines, Fees and Bail Practices early this year to address the ongoing impact of court fines, fees and bail pretrial practices on communities across the United States. The Task Force will address the impact of these practices on communities, especially the economically disadvantaged, across … [Read more...] about CCJ and COSCA form National Task Force on fines, fees and bail practices
2016 Legislative Summary – Indiana General Assembly
[Editor’s Note: This report is a condensed version of the legislation enacted in the 2016 session of the Indiana General Assembly and only contains highlights of selected bills.] The entire text of any law, as well as any other legislative action, is available at: http://www.iga.in.gov. CIVIL LAW Foreclosure Mischief SEA 183, P.L. 32 – 2016 Effective: July 1, 2016 Amends the definition of criminal trespass and cre … [Read more...] about 2016 Legislative Summary – Indiana General Assembly
Odyssey Interfaces: Front, Back, and In-Between
Since December 2007 when Odyssey – the statewide court case management system – was first deployed to the courts in Monroe County and Washington Township, Court Technology has worked to develop various interfaces between Odyssey and other data systems. This work was done in an effort to improve the completeness and accuracy of shared information and to eliminate the need for users to enter the same data into multiple … [Read more...] about Odyssey Interfaces: Front, Back, and In-Between
VASIA announced as a ‘Program of Excellence’, Judge Schneider honored
The Franciscan St. Margaret Health Volunteer Advocates for Seniors and Incapacitated Adults (VASIA) program was among ten (10) programs from across the country named a Program of Excellence by the Hospital Charitable Services Awards, a national program sponsored by Jackson Healthcare. Judge Diane K. Schneider, Lake Superior Court, Civil Division #7, is highly involved with this program. A recipient of grant funding … [Read more...] about VASIA announced as a ‘Program of Excellence’, Judge Schneider honored