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By Cathrin Verano, Law Librarian · Office of Communication, Education & Outreach Three Indiana counties have recently celebrated the opening of new spaces that either house their courts or strive to keep individuals out of the justice system. In Elkhart and Morgan counties, new courthouses offer much more than additional space: they combine state-of-the art technology with nods to their historical … [Read more...] about Court Spaces: New Judicial Facilities Open in Morgan, Elkhart, and Marion Counties

By Cathrin Verano, Law Librarian · Office of Communication, Education & Outreach On September 30, the Indiana Supreme Court traveled to Jefferson County to hear oral argument in Ajaylan M. Shabazz v. State of Indiana. Over 800 attendees took to the bleachers in Hanover College’s Collier Arena to view the proceedings. After court was gaveled into session by honorary bailiff Creek Arthur, the five justices sp … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Holds Oral Argument at Hanover College

By Brittany Kelly, State Court Behavioral Health Administrator · Office of Behavioral Health The Indiana Office of Judicial Administration, through its Office of Behavioral Health, is beginning a pilot for Assisted Outpatient Treatment programs. It has selected seven counties to join three mentor counties, with the ten making up the Hon. Michael J. Kramer AOT Program Initiative. It’s named in honor of longtime No … [Read more...] about Pilot for Treatment Programs Named in Honor of Judge Kramer

By Colleen Saylor, Data Analyst, Court Improvement Program • Indiana Office of Court Services Understanding the Process Child welfare cases begin when the Department of Child Services investigates alleged abuse or neglect. If a child is at risk, a CHINS (Child in Need of Services) petition is filed. The case then proceeds through key milestones: adjudication, disposition, review hearings, and ultimately, p … [Read more...] about Steady Gains for Indiana’s Juvenile Courts: New Report Shows Timelier Permanency and Strong Collaborative Efforts

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, 2025. For summaries of all new relevant laws, please see the Legislative Update, legislativeupdate.courts.in.gov. Subscribe using the “Subscribe” button at the bottom of the page. All bills that have been signed i … [Read more...] about 2025 Legislative Update