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
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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
Information Sharing Guide
Mobile app provides guidance on sharing children’s records Do you know how to obtain children’s educational, court, or health records? Do you know under what circumstances you can share these records with others? There is a mobile app to help you with these complex questions: the Information Sharing Guide. The Commission on Improving the Status of Children’s Data Sharing and Mapping Committee asked these and other que … [Read more...] about Information Sharing Guide
S.E.A. 120 helps judges and staff
In Henriquez v. State, No. 20A04-1510-CR-1841, ____N.E.3d____ (Ind. Ct. App., August 9, 2016), at issue on appeal was whether the trial court failed to comply with I.C. 35-38-1-1(b) that requires the court to advise the defendant of the earliest release date and the maximum possible release date. Chief Judge Nancy Vaidik reviewed the legislative intent of the statute and determined that a plausible interpretation of … [Read more...] about S.E.A. 120 helps judges and staff
FAQ: Record Management
The introduction of electronic filing has generated many questions regarding records. These questions tend to fall under the topics of “permanent records” and the use of the “destruction certification forms.” Guidance may be found in Administrative Rule 6—Court Case Records Media Storage Standards; Administrative Rule 7—Judicial Retention Schedules; and Trial Rule 77—Court Records. This article will address many of th … [Read more...] about FAQ: Record Management