Allen County Superior Court Criminal Division Judge John F. Surbeck, Jr. in November received one of the nation’s highest judicial awards. As the spotlight shone bright on Judge Surbeck, he used the moment to highlight the work of his colleagues on the bench. Indiana judges symbolically stood right next to Judge Surbeck as he accepted the honor at the highest court in the land. He said, “I don’t believe that this is a … [Read more...] about US Supreme Court Chief Justice Bestows Honor on Indiana Judge John F. Surbeck, Jr.
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Indiana Court Reporting Pilot Project Underway
Background “The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.” —Albert Einstein Indiana trial courts use primarily audio digital equipment to make a record when conducting business. County-paid court reporters are responsible for keeping the record of proceedings and preparing a written transcript when requested. The courts of record in each county adop … [Read more...] about Indiana Court Reporting Pilot Project Underway
Indiana Courts Spotlight National Adoption Day
Forty-two children went to bed with “forever families” in Indiana on the evening of Friday, November 16, 2012, National Adoption Day. Henry County Circuit Court Judge Mary G. Willis, Allen County Superior Court Judge Charles F. Pratt, and Starke County Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall presided over their final adoption hearings. These judges celebrated this special day by participating in an Indiana Supreme Court order de … [Read more...] about Indiana Courts Spotlight National Adoption Day
Law School for Journalists
The Indiana Supreme Court and the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law partnered to host a Law School for Journalists. The free, one-day program was designed to provide journalists with tips on how to cover all aspects of the Indiana judicial system. New and experienced journalists and editors in television, print, radio and Internet attended. Helen Lucaitis, an alumna of the host law school and former … [Read more...] about Law School for Journalists
New Districts and New Judicial Appointees for the Indiana Pro Bono Commission
The Indiana Supreme Court, on January 1, 2012, approved a change in boundaries of Indiana’s Pro Bono districts. The Court shifted boundaries to balance the state ratio of indigent people per lawyer. The ratio varied as widely as 24:1 to 146:1. With the new change, which includes the elimination of 2 districts, the ratio will approach 78:1. The Court also announced new Judicial District Appointees to reflect the shift … [Read more...] about New Districts and New Judicial Appointees for the Indiana Pro Bono Commission