By Kathryn Dolan, Chief Public Information Officer & Sarah Kidwell, Outreach Coordinator | Office of Communication, Education & Outreach Trial court judges and their partners reached a remarkable milestone on April 8, 2019, with the certification of the 100th Indiana problem-solving court. The notable accomplishment showcases the dedication of judges across the state who are committed to giving litigants a … [Read more...] about 100 Problem-Solving Courts
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On the Road: Supreme Court oral argument in Wabash County
By Sarah Kidwell, Outreach Coordinator | Office of Communication, Education & Outreach On Thursday, April 18, the Indiana Supreme Court heard an oral argument in Wabash County rather than in the Supreme Court Courtroom in Indianapolis. The Court schedules arguments twice a year outside the capital to provide students, press, and public in other areas of the state an opportunity to see the work of the Court an … [Read more...] about On the Road: Supreme Court oral argument in Wabash County
Voice of the Child: 2019 CASA Day celebration at the Indiana State House
By Leslie Dunn, State Director of GAL/CASA | Indiana Office of Court Services The State Office of GAL/CASA and the Legislative Committee of the GAL/CASA Advisory Commission held CASA Day at the State House on March 19, 2019, to share information with legislators about the importance of best-interest advocacy for children. A breakfast for legislators was provided outside of the Supreme Court chambers and included … [Read more...] about Voice of the Child: 2019 CASA Day celebration at the Indiana State House
2019 Legislative Session Highlights
By Amanda R. Wishin, Research Attorney | Indiana Office of Court Services All bills are effective on July 1, 2019, unless otherwise noted. For summaries of all new relevant laws, see the Legislative Update, indianacourts.us/legislative. You can also subscribe by entering your email address in the top right corner. All bills that have been signed into law are available at: in … [Read more...] about 2019 Legislative Session Highlights
Justice partners addictions response training & grants
Training To capitalize on energy generated at the July 2018 Statewide Opioid Summit, the Indiana Office of Court Services (IOCS) has partnered with Indiana University and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration/Division of Mental Health and Addiction to host regional trainings. Designed to improve collaborative response to the needs of justice-involved people with substance use or other mental health … [Read more...] about Justice partners addictions response training & grants