Throughout November and December, most agencies of the Office of Judicial Administration moved from the 30 South Meridian offices and began working at Capital Center on North Illinois Street. By December 11th all the offices from 30 South were relocated to Capital Center North. The move was the culmination of two years of work in studying whether a move should occur, and then implementing the move. The new offices … [Read more...] about We’re Moving and the Move is Big
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Welcome Justice Goff
Christopher Goff was welcomed to the Supreme Court as the newest justice on September 1 by more than 300 family members, judges, friends, and government officials during his formal investiture ceremony. “This whole experience has been incredibly humbling,” Justice Goff said, “but the most humbling part of it has been the outpouring of support and encouragement I have received. If you are here today, it is because I co … [Read more...] about Welcome Justice Goff
A Lifetime of Service
Justice Robert D. Rucker retires after 17 years on the Indiana Supreme Court Robert D. Rucker was born in Canton, Georgia and grew up in Gary, Indiana. The man he most admired was his father, Robert Dennis Rucker, Sr., who worked hard and taught him the value of an education. He wanted his son to have the opportunity to work somewhere other than the Gary steel mills. As the oldest son with three younger brothers in … [Read more...] about A Lifetime of Service
Partners in Justice: State of the Judiciary 2017
On January 18, 2017, Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush delivered her third address on the State of the Judiciary to a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly. Highlights of the speech follow. We also invite you to read the entire text, watch the video, and view photographs at: courts.in.gov/supreme/2552.htm The Supreme Court Justices and Judges of the Court of Appeals were greeted by escorts from the House and … [Read more...] about Partners in Justice: State of the Judiciary 2017
Reforms to the Marion County Small Claims Courts
On July 18, 2011, an article appeared in the Wall Street Journal that criticized the operations of the nine township small claims courts in Marion County. The paper launched several additional stories covering litigant complaints of forum shopping, exorbitant attorney’s fees, and other unfair debt collection practices. Under the leadership of Marion Circuit Court Judge Sheryl Lynch and former Circuit Court Judge L … [Read more...] about Reforms to the Marion County Small Claims Courts