Speech edited for length and introduction by James F. Maguire. On January 15, 2020, Indiana Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush delivered her sixth address on the State of the Judiciary to a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly. The Supreme Court justices and judges of the Court of Appeals were greeted by members of the House and Senate, including Representatives John Young, Greg Steuerwald, B. Patrick Bauer, … [Read more...] about State of the Judiciary 2020
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Turn of the Century
James F. Maguire, Staff Attorney | Office of Court Services The Judiciary in 2020 As we take measure of where we are and where we are going, it's good to see where we've been and how much has been accomplished. Twenty years ago, Chief Justice Randall Shepard highlighted in the State of the Judiciary areas where Indiana courts could make a difference. Helping people in need of a lawyer who can't afford one As Chief … [Read more...] about Turn of the Century
Forward Momentum
Lindsey Borschel, Creative Services Manager Office of Communication, Education & Outreach Technology in Indiana Courts 2000 - 2020 Twenty years ago, when someone would ask how to get information in their case, there would be at least 92 different possible answers, the majority of which did not involve online access. Today, most of Indiana can search a single website for a case and get basic information, a … [Read more...] about Forward Momentum
Family-Focused Intervention
Chris Biehn, Program Coordinator | Office of Court Services Substance use and addiction are frequently associated with parental neglect and abuse of children. In 2017, over 55 percent of all child removals in Indiana resulted from parental substance use, a figure well above the national average of 36¹ percent. Complicating matters, parents battling substance use disorder often experience physical and mental … [Read more...] about Family-Focused Intervention
Jail Overcrowding: Complex Issue Requires Collaborative Response
Michelle Goodman, Staff Attorney | Office of Court Services Jail overcrowding is not a new concern, yet the degree to which multiple factors impact jail populations is very different. Many counties are actively working to address jail overcrowding while other counties that are not overcrowded are experiencing other challenges. Why are counties having such different experiences? What solutions can help counties … [Read more...] about Jail Overcrowding: Complex Issue Requires Collaborative Response