“The test of the morality of a society is what it does for its children.” —Dietrich Bonhoeffer The same can be said of our courts, particularly those that deal with children in abuse or neglect cases. Juvenile courts handling termination of parental rights (TPR) and Children in Need of Services (CHINS) cases are faced daily with the dilemma of how to improve court procedures and provide more stability for children goi … [Read more...] about A Toolkit for Helping Children
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Indiana’s Parenting Time Guidelines Revised
In the first comprehensive revision since their adoption, the Indiana Supreme Court recently amended Indiana’s Parenting Time Guidelines (Guidelines). The Guidelines, which were first effective March 31, 2001, were revised in 2008 concerning parental relocation. The new Guidelines became effective March 1, 2013. Preparation of Parenting Time Guideline revisions The Guidelines are a product of the Domestic Relations C … [Read more...] about Indiana’s Parenting Time Guidelines Revised
Public opinion requested on possible court rule changes
The Indiana Supreme Court is interested in obtaining comments from judges, attorneys and the general public as it considers changes to the following Rules of Court: Waiver of Counsel by Juveniles: new rule dealing with procedure before a child can say he does not want an attorney Electronic Transcripts: allow certain electronic transcripts to be filed on appeal Electronically Filed Briefs: two proposals for … [Read more...] about Public opinion requested on possible court rule changes
Leadership Development Academy
On Tuesday, February 19, 2013, members of the Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) Leadership Development Academy (LDA) joined several members of the Indiana Supreme Court over lunch at the State House in Indianapolis. The Leadership Development Academy is a statewide leadership program established by the ISBA to help develop and empower young lawyers to become leaders in bar associations, community organizations and … [Read more...] about Leadership Development Academy
Clinton County Court Staff Visit State House
In 2012 more than 1.5 million cases were filed in Indiana courts. All of those cases, one way or another, passed through the hands of court staff in one of Indiana’s 92 county court systems. Very few find their way to the appellate courts in Indianapolis, but just what does happen to them when they get there? Clinton County Superior Court Judge Justin Hunter and his Clinton County court staff found out on February 1 … [Read more...] about Clinton County Court Staff Visit State House