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Rule change gives local judges discretion to allow cameras into their courtrooms By Kathryn Dolan, Chief Public Information Officer • Office of Communication, Education & Outreach As of May 1, judicial officers around the state have the authority to allow news media into their courtrooms to broadcast, televise, record, digitally stream, or photograph court proceedings that are not confidential. The C … [Read more...] about Cameras in Court

On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, Chief Justice Loretta Rush delivered her ninth State of the Judiciary address to Governor Eric Holcomb and a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly. Other state leaders and nearly 100 trial court judges from across the state filled the 4th floor gallery, and several county sheriffs watched from the north balcony of the grand house chamber. It was standing room only as the Chief … [Read more...] about 2023 State of the Judiciary

By Kathryn Dolan, Chief Public Information Officer • Office of Communication, Education & Outreach When the Court of Appeals of Indiana held a celebratory party for Judge Derek Molter, Chief Judge Cale Bradford jokingly told the room he had decided to deny the transfer! Molter is described by the Judicial Nominating Commission “as possessing a thoughtful, sharp mind” and as a person “who maintains a ste … [Read more...] about Welcoming Indiana’s 111th Justice

By Cathrin Verano, Special Collection Development Librarian • Office of Communication, Education & Outreach As part of the Indiana Supreme Court’s commitment to making the judicial system accessible and educating Hoosiers about its work, the justices sometimes travel to hear oral arguments in counties across the state. This gives students, press, and members of the public the opportunity to watch the pro … [Read more...] about Last Stop: Lebanon – Supreme Court pays tribute to Justice David during his final traveling oral argument

Eviction Task Force works to support landlords and tenants By Hon. Robert R. Altice, Jr. · Court of Appeals of Indiana · Eviction Task Force Chair Housing stability is crucial for landlords, tenants, and the community at large. To consider the needs of each group, on September 13, 2021, the Indiana Supreme Court established the Indiana Eviction Task Force. With a wide range of representation, the group was t … [Read more...] about Avenue for Help