Newly sworn court interpreters ready to play their part in providing greater access to justice for non-English speakers The capital city of Lima, Peru in South America, with its mild climate and population of around eight million people, is 3600 miles from central Indiana. But Massiel Krall, originally from Lima, was recently certified as an Indiana court interpreter and her native language, Spanish, is more commonly … [Read more...] about Crossing Barriers
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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
100 Law Enforcement Agencies Now Use the eTicket System
Reaching the 100 mark is momentous for birthdays and businesses. Celebrations fitting for the occasion usually include parties and cakes along with speeches and pictures. On June 8th, an unlikely guest of honor, traffic tickets, celebrated the triple digit number. Getting a traffic ticket can lead a person to proclaim, “It was a bad day.” But the paperless ticket celebrated in LaPorte is likely to win over even the … [Read more...] about 100 Law Enforcement Agencies Now Use the eTicket System
Saving Green: How courts can meet budget constraints with eco-friendly practices
Not everyone considers being called a “tree hugger” a compliment, but when we can do something for the environment and save money, well that’s something everyone can wrap their arms around. Like other states around the country, Indiana is faced with budget concerns at all levels of government. When budgets are tight, we look for ways to save money; and there are many cost-saving measures courts can employ that also h … [Read more...] about Saving Green: How courts can meet budget constraints with eco-friendly practices
Celebrating Lincoln
The Indiana Supreme Court partnered with the Indiana State Bar Association to host a statewide birthday bash for Abraham Lincoln. The 200th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth was February 12, 2009. Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard invited attorneys to join him in honoring America’s 16th President by visiting classrooms around the state. It is estimated that 30,000 Indiana school children learned about Lincoln through the … [Read more...] about Celebrating Lincoln