Since being reinstituted by the Supreme Court on August 16, 2016, the Senior Judge Committee has been busy. Under the leadership of its Chair, former Chief Justice Brent E. Dickson, and the efforts of Committee members: Judge Steven R. Eichholtz (Marion Superior Court), Judge Bradley B. Jacobs (Clark Circuit Court 2), Judge Charles K. Todd, Jr. (Wayne Superior Court), Senior Judge Cecile A. Blau, Senior Judge Stephen … [Read more...] about Senior Judge Program Update
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ICLEO 20th Anniversary Celebration
In celebration of the Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity’s (ICLEO) 20th anniversary, 160 judges, lawyers, program graduates, and supporters met in the Supreme Court Courtroom and welcomed former Chief Justice Randall Shepard to the podium with a standing ovation. He told the story of ICLEO’s founding, which began with a few but powerful lines in his State of the Judiciary address and culminated in leg … [Read more...] about ICLEO 20th Anniversary Celebration
Lake County CASA volunteer wins award from IRTA
The Indiana Retired Teachers Association (IRTA) selected Eugene Wease from Lake County to receive the CASA Award at their Annual Representatives’ Assembly and Awards Luncheon on June 14. Each year, the IRTA recognizes an outstanding member who has served as a CASA director, staff member, or volunteer. The award was presented to Wease by Tom Mellish, Executive Director of IRTA, and Leslie Dunn, Indiana State Director o … [Read more...] about Lake County CASA volunteer wins award from IRTA
Courtroom 107
It is a challenge faced by courts throughout Indiana: matching the modern day needs of the courts with the limitations of historic courthouses. But in Allen County, an abundance of will and ingenuity found a way to tackle the problem. After struggling for years with limited space and aging technology, Allen Superior Court Judges embarked on a project with the County Commissioners and others that resulted in a … [Read more...] about Courtroom 107
Welcome Justice Goff
Christopher Goff was welcomed to the Supreme Court as the newest justice on September 1 by more than 300 family members, judges, friends, and government officials during his formal investiture ceremony. “This whole experience has been incredibly humbling,” Justice Goff said, “but the most humbling part of it has been the outpouring of support and encouragement I have received. If you are here today, it is because I co … [Read more...] about Welcome Justice Goff