What is the primary purpose of Criminal Rule 26 (CR 26)? The Rule is intended to improve pretrial practices in Indiana by encouraging trial judges to engage in evidence-based decision making at the pretrial stage. Does CR 26 require trial courts to release arrestees from jail without bail and/or pretrial supervision conditions? No. The Rule encourages trial courts to use risk assessment results and other relevant … [Read more...] about FAQ: Criminal Rule 26
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Reforms to the Marion County Small Claims Courts
On July 18, 2011, an article appeared in the Wall Street Journal that criticized the operations of the nine township small claims courts in Marion County. The paper launched several additional stories covering litigant complaints of forum shopping, exorbitant attorney’s fees, and other unfair debt collection practices. Under the leadership of Marion Circuit Court Judge Sheryl Lynch and former Circuit Court Judge L … [Read more...] about Reforms to the Marion County Small Claims Courts
2016 ICLEO Class looking to the future
The 20th convening of the Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity (ICLEO) Summer Institute took place June 18 to July 30, 2016 at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law. Then Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard created ICLEO in 1997 to support minority, low-income, and educationally disadvantaged students who aspire to pursue a law degree and legal career in Indiana. After a rigorous application process, … [Read more...] about 2016 ICLEO Class looking to the future
Improvements to the Senior Judge Program
Changes are coming to the Senior Judge Program. On August 10, 2016, the Indiana Supreme Court created the Senior Judge Committee consisting of seven members, including three senior judges and three trial court judges. Under the Order, the “Committee is charged with making recommendations to the Court regarding the utilization of senior judges and the administration of the senior judge program. The Committee shall e … [Read more...] about Improvements to the Senior Judge Program
Educators attend Teacher Workshop at the State House
On August 31, sixty educators attended a workshop sponsored by the Indiana Supreme Court in collaboration with the Indiana Historical Society. The workshop provided teachers, administrators, and one truancy officer with an opportunity to visit downtown Indianapolis and learn about the history and operation of the judicial branch. Judges and lawyers nominated these educators for this professional development … [Read more...] about Educators attend Teacher Workshop at the State House