The Indiana Court of Appeals has found numerous instances of trial courts continuing to act in a case even when the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court of Indiana has taken jurisdiction over an appeal in that case. This article will discuss the very limited circumstances under which the trial court may act while an appeal is pending and the consequences that follow from a trial court acting without jurisdiction … [Read more...] about Does a Trial Court Ever Maintain Jurisdiction with an Appeal Pending?
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New Code of Judicial Conduct Under Review
This year, after considering comments from the judiciary, the bar, and the public, the Indiana Supreme Court will amend the Code of Judicial Conduct, effective 2009. In 2007, the Supreme Court appointed a subcommittee of the Ethics and Professionalism Committee, Hon. Marianne Vorhees, Chair; Hon. Marc R. Kellams; Hon. Margret G. Robb; Hon. Evan S. Roberts; Hon. Michael P. Scopelitis; and Hon. Dean A. Sobecki, to … [Read more...] about New Code of Judicial Conduct Under Review
Commission on Courts to Indiana General Assembly: Time to Change Judicial Circuits and Add Some Judges and Magistrates
Will the “Swiss” cheese stand alone? Last month, acting on a request from Switzerland County, the Commission on Courts took the first step toward dismantling a large part of the cross-county judicial structure in southeast Indiana. It recommended abolishing both the joint Jefferson-Switzerland Circuit Court and the joint Ohio-Switzerland Superior Court. The Commission will recommend the establishment of a new Circ … [Read more...] about Commission on Courts to Indiana General Assembly: Time to Change Judicial Circuits and Add Some Judges and Magistrates
BRIDGES: Building Relationships InDividually – Giving Excellent Support
BRIDGES (Building Relationships InDividually-Giving Excellent Support) is an initiative of the Indiana Supreme Court's Division of State Court Administration that is designed to improve the service the Division provides to trial judges. The Division was created by legislation to assist the Supreme Court in its administration of our judicial system, and to assess the needs and solve the problems of our trial judges. … [Read more...] about BRIDGES: Building Relationships InDividually – Giving Excellent Support
New Faces
State Court Administration will benefit from new staffers with significant experience in Indiana’s trial courts, state agencies and non-profits. Mary Carey has joined State Court Administration as an Administrative Assistant. She will work with the Trial Court Management staff to help produce and publish the annual Indiana Judicial Service Report. Mary has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Dayton U … [Read more...] about New Faces