The American Legion, which has its national headquarters in Indianapolis, recently vowed to strengthen and expand its support of GAL/CASA programs across the country. Michael Piraino, the CEO of the National CASA Association, Leslie Dunn, the State Director of GAL/CASA, Indiana Supreme Court, Division of State Court Administration, and Frank West, a CASA volunteer and Legionnaire from Grant County, Indiana, on May 4 … [Read more...] about GAL/CASA & American Legion Partner to Help Children
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May I Help You?
When asked to describe their biggest challenges in a busy day, court staff typically has at the top of the list: Dealing with self represented litigants (SRLs)! Last summer, recognizing the need for training in this area, State Court Administration Executive Director, Lilia Judson, assigned David Remondini, Chief Deputy Executive Director, and Camille Wiggins, Staff Attorney, to assist court staff personnel. Along … [Read more...] about May I Help You?
Update on Court Reform Grants
Last summer, the Supreme Court awarded monies from its Court Reform Grant Program for five study projects to courts in the following counties: Allen, Clark, Fountain and Warren, Hamilton, and Marion, plus one grant for an implementation project in Elkhart County. The purpose of the grant program is to encourage courts to streamline court operations and improving efficiency. Under this ongoing program, funds are a … [Read more...] about Update on Court Reform Grants
3 Measures of Success for the Marion County Court System
The Marion County judges, with the help of key administrative and technology staff, have undertaken a process to measure court performance in order to ensure the effective and efficient use of court resources. Glenn Lawrence, Marion County Court Administrator, says the new performance evaluation system will allow judges to assess their court’s status and make improvements. “It will allow a judge to pinpoint where the … [Read more...] about 3 Measures of Success for the Marion County Court System
Supreme Court Opens Three Front Operation on Mortgage Foreclosure
Using in-house staff and expertise, and partnering with experienced public sector and non-profit players, the Indiana Supreme Court has begun a three-pronged attack in addressing the mortgage crisis. The Supreme Court initiative to help homeowners who are facing foreclosure will focus on: 1) education for trial judges, 2) training and recruitment of volunteer lawyers, and 3) training and recruitment of attorney … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Opens Three Front Operation on Mortgage Foreclosure