By Justin P. Forkner 1 Indiana, like most other states, faces a critical shortage of attorneys. And like most states, Indiana’s attorney shortage is complicated. It defies a single solution because it isn’t a single problem—in fact, just to call it an “attorney” shortage misses the mark—it is a legal professional shortage. And this shortage adversely affects access to justice, economic and workforce development, an … [Read more...] about Online Law School: An Oasis in Indiana’s Law School Deserts?
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And now… We take you inside a courtroom
By Kathryn Dolan, Chief Public Information Officer | Office of Communication, Education & Outreach This past year, news anchors, live shot reporters, and photojournalists across the state captured court hearings like never before in Indiana. Likewise, certain attorneys, defendants, witnesses, and others central to proceedings found themselves facing not only their day in court, but also media attention. While … [Read more...] about And now… We take you inside a courtroom
New website for Rules of Court
The Indiana Rules of Court have been published on the courts.in.gov website for more than twenty years in the same format, with the same method of storing and publishing this important content. In May, the Office of Judicial Administration launched a new Indiana Court Rules website that will eventually house all rules approved by the Court and the Judicial Conference Board of Directors. For now, in its beta form, it … [Read more...] about New website for Rules of Court
2024 Legislative Update
By Amanda Wishin, Research Attorney | Office of Court Services The following are the top changes of interest for judicial officers. Unless otherwise noted, the effective date for these bills is July 1, 2024. Local income tax for courtroom costs (S.E.A. 33, P.L. 101 & H.E.A 1328, P.L. 156) Miscellaneous civil changes Judicial review of agency decisions (H.E.A. 1003, P.L. 128) Images … [Read more...] about 2024 Legislative Update
Civic Health Index invokes call to action for young Hoosiers to vote
By Giselle Varre, Communication Assistant Intern | Office of Communication, Education, & Outreach The 2023 Indiana Civic Health Index, released in January 2024, sounded the alarm for the urgent need to revitalize Hoosiers’ participation in the upcoming 2024 presidential elections. The report carefully dissects Indiana’s civic health, highlighting areas for improvement and offering a strategic roadmap for pro … [Read more...] about Civic Health Index invokes call to action for young Hoosiers to vote