Throughout November and December, most agencies of the Office of Judicial Administration moved from the 30 South Meridian offices and began working at Capital Center on North Illinois Street. By December 11th all the offices from 30 South were relocated to Capital Center North. The move was the culmination of two years of work in studying whether a move should occur, and then implementing the move. The new offices … [Read more...] about We’re Moving and the Move is Big
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Oral Argument on the road in Vanderburgh County
On October 30, the Indiana Supreme Court heard an oral argument in southern Indiana rather than in the Supreme Court Courtroom in Indianapolis. The Court schedules arguments twice a year outside the capital to allow students, press, and public in other areas of the state an opportunity to see the work of the Court and to teach students about the judicial process. The Court heard argument in a juvenile delinquency … [Read more...] about Oral Argument on the road in Vanderburgh County
Justice Rucker inducted into Military Veterans Hall of Fame
On November 3, the Honorable Robert D. Rucker, Jr. was inducted into the Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame. Rucker served in the Vietnam War as a member of the Army 1st Cavalry Division (Air Mobile) and fought to relieve Marines who were under siege at Khe Sanh. During his tour of duty, he was twice wounded and awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, and the Air Medal. Justice Rucker served as the 105th … [Read more...] about Justice Rucker inducted into Military Veterans Hall of Fame
Indiana courts celebrate National Adoption Day
To celebrate National Adoption Day 2017, thirty-two judicial officers allowed families and press the opportunity to photograph and videotape certain uncontested adoption proceedings. The Supreme Court first issued an order authorizing cameras in court in 2012 for National Adoption Day to increase public awareness of the value of adoption. This year approximately 220 children joined their “forever families” in 24 co … [Read more...] about Indiana courts celebrate National Adoption Day
Pretrial Justice: Where will you be in 2020?
In 2014, the Indiana Supreme Court authorized the development of a pretrial release pilot project in collaboration with Indiana’s Evidence Based Decision Making (EBDM) Initiative. Indiana Criminal Rule 26 is the foundation for 11 counties participating in the pilot project. Legal and Evidence Based Pretrial The Indiana EBDM Policy Team, led by Policy Team Chair Justice Steven David and Vice-Chair David Powell, a … [Read more...] about Pretrial Justice: Where will you be in 2020?