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By David Kuhnz, Staff Attorney | Office of Communication, Education & Outreach With a national spotlight on the importance of equity and inclusion, the legal community is among those entities taking a hard look at its own practices. The Indiana State Bar Association has been moved to effectuate change, inspire action, and take decisive steps to communicate and listen to the experiences of others. One such call to … [Read more...] about Open Conversations: Racism and Racial Injustice

By David Kuhnz, Staff Attorney | Office of Communication, Education & Outreach Courts around the state rely heavily on technology to move cases forward, especially with the challenges brought on by the pandemic. The Indiana Supreme Court’s Office of Court Technology continually seeks solutions to improve both public access and court operations. One such opportunity for courts became available in December 2020, w … [Read more...] about Trial Court Daily Dockets Available Online

By St. Joseph County Judge Andre Gammage According to a database of laws compiled by the American Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Section, “collateral consequences” all too often regulate the lives of people with criminal records, dictating where they work, where and with whom they live, and how they spend their time. As a result, after they have served their sentences, and long after they have finished probation o … [Read more...] about A Fresh Start

By Michael Commons, Staff Attorney | Indiana Office of Court Services History and the lure of something new According to local lore, the original Brown County courthouse was constructed in 1837. The 24-foot by 18-foot log building and log jail were built for the price of $700. The original courthouse was used until 1853, when a brick structure was erected at the same location at a cost of $7,000. The second … [Read more...] about Restoring Justice