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
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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
Guide to Standard Certification Process for Imaging of Court Records in Development
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
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