Editor’s Note: Res Gestae magazine has also published Judge Donat’s article in the November 2012 issue under the title “I’m Embarrassed.” The Indiana Constitution provided in Article 1, Section 12: “Justice shall be administered freely, and without purchase; completely, and without denial; speedily, and without delay.” “Without purchase” is an interesting concept. Does it mean that ability to pay will not determine wh … [Read more...] about Is Indiana Ready for Bail Bond Reform?
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Title IX Opened the Door for Women Athletes
Indiana and the nation are rightly celebrating the 40th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark federal law that opened doors for women and girls in athletics, higher education and more. But the celebratory focus on top athletes and coaches, while apt, tells only a small part of the story. The complete story lies in the impact that this law has had on countless women over the last forty years—an impact that has a … [Read more...] about Title IX Opened the Door for Women Athletes
Filing and Counting Petitions Regarding Collaborative Care Agreements for Older Youth
The 2012 Indiana General Assembly passed SEA 286, which creates a program (funded by Title IV-E of the Social Security Act) that can provide services to older youth who are ready to age out, or who have previously aged out, of the juvenile justice system as children in need of services (CHINS). The law defines an older youth as an individual who is at least eighteen (18) years of age but less than twenty (20). The … [Read more...] about Filing and Counting Petitions Regarding Collaborative Care Agreements for Older Youth
Refresher Course: CCS & RJO
Chronological Case Summary and Record of Judgments and Orders The Chronological Case Summary (CCS) and the Record of Judgments and Orders (RJO) have a significant role in trial court administration. These are two of the four records required by Trial Rule 77. Depending on local practice, court or clerk staff may be responsible for the creation and maintenance of parts or all of these records. It is important to … [Read more...] about Refresher Course: CCS & RJO
Marion County Small Claims Court Task Force Issues Report
The recurring problems in the Marion County Small Claims court system came to light on a national stage last July, when the Wall Street Journal published a lengthy report detailing pervasive problems in the Marion County Small Claims Courts. Titled “In Debt Collection, Location Matters,” this article alleged that high-volume filers receive preferential treatment and engage in “forum shopping” among the nine Marion Cou … [Read more...] about Marion County Small Claims Court Task Force Issues Report