By Chris Biehn, Deputy Director • Office of Court Services, Justice Services Division On April 8, 2021, Governor Holcomb signed House Enrolled Act 1068, which became effective on July 1, 2021. Under this act, counties must establish the Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council (Local JRAC) in every county. The Membership & Set-Up Local JRACs are multidisciplinary groups tasked with reviewing local criminal j … [Read more...] about Local Collaboration Through JRAC
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Crafting Restorative Justice
Indiana inmates honor Supreme Court with new conference table By Vincent Morretino, Communication & Design Specialist • Office of Communication, Education & Outreach The five Supreme Court Justices regularly meet to discuss cases and administrative matters. The table where they now sit was designed and constructed by inmates at the Pendleton Correctional Facility. The men who are a part of the prison p … [Read more...] about Crafting Restorative Justice
Supreme Court Hears 50th Oral Argument on the Road
By Cathrin Verano, Special Collection Development Librarian • Office of Communication, Education & Outreach One of the Indiana Supreme Court’s most celebrated events, the traveling oral argument, achieved two milestones on September 27. For the 50th time since 1994, the court took to the road to hear arguments outside of the Indiana Statehouse. This trip to the northeastern city of Angola also marked the 25t … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Hears 50th Oral Argument on the Road
Indy Legal Aid Society expands program statewide
by Mitchell Showalter • Office of Judicial Administration Several years ago, a young Hoosier and her mother were in jeopardy of losing their home. Nineteen-year-old Cassie sought assistance for her 59-year-old mother who had recently suffered multiple debilitating strokes and a massive heart attack leaving her completely incapacitated. During this troubling time, it was the Indianapolis Legal Aid Society that a … [Read more...] about Indy Legal Aid Society expands program statewide
2023 Legislative Update
by Amanda Wishin, Research Attorney • Office of Court Services All bills are effective on July 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted. The following are the top changes of interest for judicial officers: City/Town courts H.E.A. 1335, P.L. 141 Abolishing Amends the process for abolishing city/town courts. H.E.A. 1336, P.L. 227 Statement of economic interest Judges of city and town courts must file a statement … [Read more...] about 2023 Legislative Update