The Youth Justice Oversight Committee, the Family Law Taskforce, and the Court Improvement Program are actively working on initiatives and tools to help improve court processes for litigants and judges in juvenile delinquency and family law cases. Here are some of the resources available: Youth Justice Oversight Committee The statewide Youth Justice Oversight Committee was established by the legislature … [Read more...] about Resources for Juvenile and Family Court Judges
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From Guardrails to Toolkit: AI Governance Committee Delivers Model Policies for Indiana Trial Courts
By Janelle O’Malley, Director of E-filing and Innovation | Indiana Office of Court Technology In the Summer issue of the Court Times, I wrote about the Supreme Court’s creation of an AI Governance Committee to develop internal guardrails around AI use in response to the rise of AI in the courts. At that time, the Court had approved and distributed a foundational policy to its staff to ensure responsible use of AI … [Read more...] about From Guardrails to Toolkit: AI Governance Committee Delivers Model Policies for Indiana Trial Courts
JLAP: From Secret Society to Respected Partner
By Terry Harrell, Executive Director (2002-2025) | Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program The Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program today is available to help Hoosier lawyers with a range of challenges, from severe mental health or addiction issues to grief and anxiety, to situational stressors, career changes, and working on getting better sleep. The agency was established in 1997, and its growth from a … [Read more...] about JLAP: From Secret Society to Respected Partner
In Their Words: Judges Describe Civil Pathways Pilot Expansion
By Amanda Wishin, Research Attorney · Indiana Office of Court Services Based on a recommendation from the Civil Litigation Taskforce, the Civil Case Management Pathways Pilot project was established by Supreme Court order and began with 7 judges on June 1, 2023, for a 2-year period. By order of the Indiana Supreme Court, the pilot was extended until December 31, 2026, and expanded to 12 additional … [Read more...] about In Their Words: Judges Describe Civil Pathways Pilot Expansion
Court Spaces: New Judicial Facilities Open in Morgan, Elkhart, and Marion Counties
By Cathrin Verano, Law Librarian · Office of Communication, Education & Outreach Three Indiana counties have recently celebrated the opening of new spaces that either house their courts or strive to keep individuals out of the justice system. In Elkhart and Morgan counties, new courthouses offer much more than additional space: they combine state-of-the art technology with nods to their historical … [Read more...] about Court Spaces: New Judicial Facilities Open in Morgan, Elkhart, and Marion Counties