James F. Maguire, Staff Attorney | Office of Court Services The Judiciary in 2020 As we take measure of where we are and where we are going, it's good to see where we've been and how much has been accomplished. Twenty years ago, Chief Justice Randall Shepard highlighted in the State of the Judiciary areas where Indiana courts could make a difference. Helping people in need of a lawyer who can't afford one As Chief … [Read more...] about Turn of the Century
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Forward Momentum
Lindsey Borschel, Creative Services Manager Office of Communication, Education & Outreach Technology in Indiana Courts 2000 - 2020 Twenty years ago, when someone would ask how to get information in their case, there would be at least 92 different possible answers, the majority of which did not involve online access. Today, most of Indiana can search a single website for a case and get basic information, a … [Read more...] about Forward Momentum
Ready for Liftoff
Robert Rath, Chief Innovation Officer | Office of Judicial Administration The Indiana Supreme Court launched a statewide innovation program in November to explore ways to make Indiana’s system of justice more efficient, less expensive, and easier to navigate while continuing to ensure that justice is fairly administered and the rights of all litigants are protected. The Indiana Innovation Initiative brings together p … [Read more...] about Ready for Liftoff
Family-Focused Intervention
Chris Biehn, Program Coordinator | Office of Court Services Substance use and addiction are frequently associated with parental neglect and abuse of children. In 2017, over 55 percent of all child removals in Indiana resulted from parental substance use, a figure well above the national average of 36¹ percent. Complicating matters, parents battling substance use disorder often experience physical and mental … [Read more...] about Family-Focused Intervention
Jail Overcrowding: Complex Issue Requires Collaborative Response
Michelle Goodman, Staff Attorney | Office of Court Services Jail overcrowding is not a new concern, yet the degree to which multiple factors impact jail populations is very different. Many counties are actively working to address jail overcrowding while other counties that are not overcrowded are experiencing other challenges. Why are counties having such different experiences? What solutions can help counties … [Read more...] about Jail Overcrowding: Complex Issue Requires Collaborative Response