Indiana courts must maintain certain records. The clerk of the court is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the chronological case summary (CCS) under Trial Rule 77(B). The clerk must maintain a sequential record of the judicial events in every proceeding. The record includes the caption of the case, case number, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers of attorneys and self-represented … [Read more...] about Maintaining the Chronological Case Summary
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Jennings County: from the old (the Vernon Commons) to the new (Digital Recording Equipment)
While Indiana was still mostly a roughhewn wilderness, forward-looking citizens of Jennings County were far-sighted enough to create the first public park dedicated to children in the county seat of Vernon—in 1815, one year before Indiana became a state. Continuing with that kind of visionary thinking, the Jennings County judiciary has installed state-of-the-art court reporting equipment that will provide for s … [Read more...] about Jennings County: from the old (the Vernon Commons) to the new (Digital Recording Equipment)
The “J” in JLAP Stands for Judges
Judicial officers want to feel in control: control of their dockets, control of their courtrooms, control of their work and home lives. But sometimes circumstances happen that make them feel out of control. Judicial officers should remember that the Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (JLAP) is here to help. The Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program is totally confidential. Nothing will be disclosed unless we re … [Read more...] about The “J” in JLAP Stands for Judges
ICLEO: Gateway to Diversity, Summer Employment Program
Given the increasingly competitive climate evident in the legal community in recent years, it is imperative for law students and graduates to have substantial work experience when seeking employment. The Gateway to Diversity Summer Employment Program, a joint initiative of the Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity (ICLEO) and the Indiana State Bar Association’s Committee for Diversity in the Legal Pr … [Read more...] about ICLEO: Gateway to Diversity, Summer Employment Program
Mortgage Foreclosure Trial Court Assistance Project
Background: The Mortgage Foreclosure Trial Court Assistance Project (MFTCAP) was created to assist trial courts in scheduling and conducting mortgage foreclosure settlement conferences. This program utilizes court-appointed facilitators to reach out to foreclosed borrowers, ensure they are aware of their right to a settlement conference, and to bring both parties to the table to try to find a mutually-agreeable … [Read more...] about Mortgage Foreclosure Trial Court Assistance Project