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!
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Our Odyssey Begins
Odyssey Case Management System Launched in Monroe County and Marion County’s Washington Township The Indiana judiciary’s ambitious plan to equip all Hoosier courts and clerks with a 21st century case management system took a dramatic step forward at year’s end when all nine courts in Monroe County and the Washington Township Small Claims Court in Marion County began using the Indiana Supreme Court’s “Odyssey” computer … [Read more...] about Our Odyssey Begins
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
Judge Honored: Hon. Lorenzo Arredondo
The Honorable Lorenzo Arredondo, Judge of the Lake Circuit Court, has been awarded the Lincoln-Juarez Award by the Hispanic National Bar Association. The Award is named after two legal legends whose legacies include a strong dedication to fairness and equality and were contemporaries: President Abraham Lincoln and President Benito Juarez. Both were leaders in the legal profession and were committed to a lifelong s … [Read more...] about Judge Honored: Hon. Lorenzo Arredondo
Division Attorney Receives IU Law School Award: Robyn M. Rucker
The Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis Alumni Association and its Awards, Recognition, and Reunion Committee, recently announced the recipients of the 2008 alumni awards. Robyn M. Rucker (Williamson), (JD ’02) has been selected as the 2008 Early Career Achievement Award recipient. This is the first year the Early Career Achievement Award will be bestowed. The ECA honors an alumnus who has earned a degree … [Read more...] about Division Attorney Receives IU Law School Award: Robyn M. Rucker