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
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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
Different Processes Govern Special Judge Appointments for Criminal and Civil Cases
Indiana rules of procedure and case law allow for the appointment of special judges under certain circumstances. The process for selecting judges can sometimes be confusing because it varies depending on the type of case and the reason a special judge is needed. In civil cases, different steps must be followed depending on whether the regular judge granted a motion for a change of judge or because the regular judge … [Read more...] about Different Processes Govern Special Judge Appointments for Criminal and Civil Cases
Highlights from the 2010 Indiana General Assembly for Courts and Clerks
The Indiana Judicial Conference has compiled an excellent and extensive digest of all legislation passed by the 2010 Indiana General Assembly. The legislative digest of these laws can be found at www.in.gov/legislative/reports/2010/DIGEST_OF_ENACTMENTS.PDF. If you would like to see the entire text of any law, as well as any other legislative action, you may access this information at … [Read more...] about Highlights from the 2010 Indiana General Assembly for Courts and Clerks