By Hon. Vicki Carmichael | Judge, Clark Circuit Court #4 and Hon. Charles F. Pratt | Judge, Allen Superior Court A Cultural Shift Historically, two distinct and separate paths were followed in the provision of services to children who came to the attention of the juvenile justice system. The selected path was generally not determined as a result of an assessment of the totality of the child’s circumstances and needs. … [Read more...] about Dual Status in Indiana
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Forever Families for Indiana Children
By Patrick McCauley | Visual Communications Specialist, Office of Communication, Education, and Outreach To celebrate National Adoption Day in November 2018, more than 30 judicial officers allowed families and press the opportunity to photograph and videotape certain uncontested adoption proceedings. The Supreme Court first issued an order authorizing cameras in court in 2012 for National Adoption Day to increase … [Read more...] about Forever Families for Indiana Children
Supreme Court on the Road in Madison County
By Patrick McCauley | Visual Communications Specialist, Office of Communication, Education, and Outreach On September 26, the Indiana Supreme Court heard an oral argument in Madison County rather than in the Supreme Court Courtroom in Indianapolis. The Court holds about 70 oral arguments at the State House in Indianapolis each year. Occasionally, it schedules arguments outside the capital to allow students, press, … [Read more...] about Supreme Court on the Road in Madison County
Chief Justice Loretta Rush named Government Leader of the Year
By Kathryn Dolan | Chief Public Information Officer, Office of Communication, Education, and Outreach In September 2018, Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush was named the 2018 Government Leader of the Year by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. She was officially honored during the Chamber’s 29th Annual Awards Dinner on November 13. Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar offered praise when announcing Rush as the award … [Read more...] about Chief Justice Loretta Rush named Government Leader of the Year
Awards & Honors Presented at Educational Conference
In September 2018, the 84th Annual Meeting of the Indiana Judges Association (IJA) was held at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. The event was a part of the Annual Meeting of the Judicial Conference of Indiana. The IJA was established in 1934 and works to cultivate connections and mutual assistance between judges. The IJA also works with representatives of the state to improve Indiana government and to better … [Read more...] about Awards & Honors Presented at Educational Conference