By Amanda R. Wishin, Research Attorney | Indiana Office of Court Services All bills are effective on July 1, 2019, unless otherwise noted. For summaries of all new relevant laws, see the Legislative Update, indianacourts.us/legislative. You can also subscribe by entering your email address in the top right corner. All bills that have been signed into law are available at: in … [Read more...] about 2019 Legislative Session Highlights
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Justice partners addictions response training & grants
Training To capitalize on energy generated at the July 2018 Statewide Opioid Summit, the Indiana Office of Court Services (IOCS) has partnered with Indiana University and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration/Division of Mental Health and Addiction to host regional trainings. Designed to improve collaborative response to the needs of justice-involved people with substance use or other mental health … [Read more...] about Justice partners addictions response training & grants
A New Way to Wellness
By Valerie Brooks, Benefits Manager | Personnel & Operations Are you on track to meet the September 30, 2019, deadline to qualify for the premium discount on your health plan for 2020? Have you completed the health risk assessment or the biometric screening to earn up to $150 in electronic gift cards? Would you like to participate in monthly raffle drawings? These are just a few incentives for state employees a … [Read more...] about A New Way to Wellness
Allen Superior Court Trauma Audit
By John McGauley | Court Executive, Allen Superior Court Few things speak to the desire to do a great job more than a willingness to accept criticism. Nothing speaks to that desire quite like actively seeking it out. In February, Allen Superior Court’s Family Relations Division did exactly that, inviting the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges behind the scenes to review its operations, make s … [Read more...] about Allen Superior Court Trauma Audit
State of the Judiciary
By James F. Maguire | Editor, Indiana Court Times Addressing the Needs of our Customers On January 16, 2019, Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush delivered her fifth address on the State of the Judiciary to a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly. Highlights of the speech follow: The Supreme Court Justices and Appellate Court Judges were greeted by escorts from the House and Senate, including Representatives … [Read more...] about State of the Judiciary