On February 5, 2008, Therese Brown, Clerk of the Allen Circuit Court and Chairperson of the imaging subcommittee of the Indiana Supreme Court Records Management Committee, convened a meeting of the subcommittee in Indianapolis to discuss the development of a general standardized certification process for courts and clerks wishing to use imaging technology to maintain court records. Administrative Rule 6 requires all … [Read more...] about Guide to Standard Certification Process for Imaging of Court Records in Development
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Lake County Judge Schneider Pioneers Senior Guardian Volunteer Program
We may have first hand knowledge of a relative or friend, we may have heard about someone from a fellow worker or neighbor, or we may have read in the news or seen a report on television about the special needs of our vulnerable elderly population. Many individuals are fortunate and have the mental capacity and physical strength to remain independent and self-reliant into their later years. Others, who need … [Read more...] about Lake County Judge Schneider Pioneers Senior Guardian Volunteer Program
Indiana Supreme Court Announces Grant Programs for Education Scholarships & Court Reform Study Projects
The Indiana Supreme Court is pleased to announce that funds are now available for individual scholarship grants for education opportunities and for trial court grants aimed to assist courts in assessing their organizations and implementing recommended improvements. Information about the application process and application forms for both grants is available on the judicial website at … [Read more...] about Indiana Supreme Court Announces Grant Programs for Education Scholarships & Court Reform Study Projects
Rules, Rules, Rules: What's Up and What to Do if You Want to Change Them!
The Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure, created by Ind. Trial Rule 80, meets monthly, usually on the third Friday of the month. The committee is charged with the duty of reviewing the rules and making recommendations for improvement to the Indiana Supreme Court. Proposals for amendments come to the committee from various sources, but most often from bar and bench committees and … [Read more...] about Rules, Rules, Rules: What's Up and What to Do if You Want to Change Them!
Indiana Summit on Children Meets in Indianapolis
On December 14, 2007, teams of child welfare stakeholders gathered at the Indianapolis Convention Center for the Indiana Summit on Children. More than 300 court officials, judges, legislators, mental health professionals, foster parents, educators, service providers, and state caseworkers serving abused and neglected children attended the Summit. It was called “Partners Planning for Permanency.” Michigan Supreme Cou … [Read more...] about Indiana Summit on Children Meets in Indianapolis