Tools are wonderful aren’t they? As one of the two Court Analysts for the Division of State Court Administration, I use tools to help me in my job analyzing court-submitted data. Sometimes, I only need a pad of paper and pencil, or a basic calculator, to do my job. At other times, my sophisticated computer helps generate formulas in an Excel document. Recently, the National Center for State Courts presented a con … [Read more...] about Adding CourTools to your Judicial Toolbox
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Indiana Supreme Court Annually Distributes more than $20 Million in State Funds and Grants to Trial Courts and Related Programs
Through several enabling statutes and some federal funds, the Supreme Court is able to provide annually much needed fiscal assistance to trial courts for their operations and a number of related programs such as indigent defense and indigent civil legal representation. When totaled together, these amounts become a significant assistance for trial court operations. This article highlights several of those p … [Read more...] about Indiana Supreme Court Annually Distributes more than $20 Million in State Funds and Grants to Trial Courts and Related Programs
Storm Damage in Morgan County Prompts First Use of Emergency Rule – Administrative Rule 17
Morgan Circuit Clerk Peggy Mayfield had just stopped by her office to pick up the mail and check her email around 7:30 p.m. on the evening of January 29th, when a savage storm lashed its way through Martinsville. As the wind gathered strength, the lights in the 1859 Courthouse flickered and then went out. Crouching beside her desk, she feared the windows in her office were about to blow out. Then she heard something … [Read more...] about Storm Damage in Morgan County Prompts First Use of Emergency Rule – Administrative Rule 17
Workplace Spanish for Courts at Ivy Tech Available at No Cost to Local Courts
Hendricks County Superior Court Judge David J. Coleman, like many judges in Indiana, has seen a steady increase in the number of people coming into his courtroom who only speak Spanish. “I don’t think we’re alone. Probably every county has seen an increase,” said Judge Coleman. Last year, Coleman and almost two dozen court staff enrolled in the Workplace Spanish for the Judicial System course sponsored by the Indiana … [Read more...] about Workplace Spanish for Courts at Ivy Tech Available at No Cost to Local Courts
Computer Classes Also Available to Courts through Ivy Tech
The Indiana Supreme Court has partnered with Ivy Tech Community College to provide computer training at 26 regional locations for all judicial employees, including employees of city and town courts, and clerk office employees who work with the courts. A variety of computer classes are available to assist courts and county clerks in taking advantage of the many technology tools available. The relevance of this program … [Read more...] about Computer Classes Also Available to Courts through Ivy Tech