Court partners with IU to create pilot rural justice clerkship program By David Sexton, Intern | Office of Communication, Education & Outreach The Indiana Supreme Court and Indiana University’s law schools partnered in a pilot program to allow their students to work with courts in less urban communities. Ten law students-five each from IU Maurer and IU McKinney-completed judicial clerkships with judges in ten … [Read more...] about Advancing Justice in Rural Communities
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100 Problem-Solving Courts
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
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