The Coalition for Court Access (CCA) was created to provide a focused and comprehensive organizational structure for Indiana’s civil legal aid programs. One of the CCA’s goals is the improvement of access to and delivery of civil legal services to persons of limited means and low to moderate income. The CCA is developing a website to provide legal resources, court forms, and self-help tools. Set to launch in Summer 20 … [Read more...] about CCA promotes justice for all
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2018 Legislative Summary
Compiled By: Amanda R. Wishin | Research Attorney, Indiana Office of Court Services New immunities Community corrections officers and probation officers who administer an overdose intervention drug. S.E.A. 13, P.L. 4. A guardian ad litem program and court appointed special advocate program when a child is placed on a waiting list for guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate services. S.E.A. 135, … [Read more...] about 2018 Legislative Summary
Could you pass Indiana’s First Bar Exam?
Could you pass the Indiana Bar Exam? Try your hand at some questions... Create your own user feedback survey By Bradley W. Skolnik | Executive Director, Office of Admission and Continuing Education When the Office of Admissions and Continuing Education packed up this past December to move into its new offices, we made a fascinating discovery. Tucked away deep in our underground locked storage was an old box … [Read more...] about Could you pass Indiana’s First Bar Exam?
Moving Forward with Evidence Based Pretrial Practices
By Mary Kay Hudson, Deputy Director, Indiana Office of Court Services Part One Introduction Since the Supreme Court adopted Criminal Rule (CR) 26 in September 2016, the Pretrial Committee, the Indiana Evidence Based Decision Making (EBDM) Policy Team, and the Indiana Office of Court Services (IOCS) have diligently worked with 11 counties to implement CR 26 and other evidence based pretrial practices. Here are some of … [Read more...] about Moving Forward with Evidence Based Pretrial Practices
Disciplinary Commission providing Ethical Guidance
By G. Michael Witte | Executive Director, Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission Beginning in Spring 2018, for the first time in its history, the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission will undertake an advisory role as a part of its official duties. Ethical guidance will be provided through formal written opinions and informal individual guidance. Formal written opinions will be published and serve to … [Read more...] about Disciplinary Commission providing Ethical Guidance