By James F. Maguire | Editor, Indiana Court Times Addressing the Needs of our Customers On January 16, 2019, Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush delivered her fifth address on the State of the Judiciary to a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly. Highlights of the speech follow: The Supreme Court Justices and Appellate Court Judges were greeted by escorts from the House and Senate, including Representatives … [Read more...] about State of the Judiciary
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2018 Winter Workshop: Judicial Wellness
By Ashley A. Moise | Education Staff Attorney, Indiana Office of Court Services There’s no question that wellness is important, but there’s an increasing societal realization that wellness is relevant in the workplace. We are at our best when every facet of our lives is in alignment. Wellness is especially important for judges. Grant Circuit Court Judge Mark Spitzer explained that “judges have the greatest job in the … [Read more...] about 2018 Winter Workshop: Judicial Wellness
Judges seek input on Child Support Guidelines
By Haley Loquercio, Intern | Office of Communication, Education, and Outreach NOTE: On April 2, 2019, the Domestic Relations Committee began seeking comments on proposed changes to Indiana's Child Support Guidelines. Read the press release » In August 2018, the Domestic Relations Committee of the Judicial Conference of Indiana held a public hearing in the Indiana Supreme Court Courtroom for parents, judges, at … [Read more...] about Judges seek input on Child Support Guidelines
Update: Commercial Court Pilot Project
By Amanda Wishin | Research Attorney, Indiana Office of Court Services On January 20, 2016, the Indiana Supreme Court issued an order authorizing a 3-year Commercial Court Pilot Project (“Pilot”) beginning June 1, 2016. The Pilot consisted of six judges from around Indiana: Judge Craig Bobay (Allen Superior Court), Judge Stephen Bowers (Elkhart Superior Court), Judge Richard D’Amour (Vanderburgh Superior Court), Judge … [Read more...] about Update: Commercial Court Pilot Project
Court Text Messaging Alerts and Reminders
By: Mary L. DePrez | Director and Counsel for Trial Court Technology, Office of Judicial Administration Text messaging has become an important tool for judges who continue to look for ways to improve customer service and bring the courts into the 21st century. Victim Safety Trial courts began using text reminders in April 2011. At that time, the statewide Protection Order Registry, a Registry of all protection orders … [Read more...] about Court Text Messaging Alerts and Reminders