After a national search, the Indiana Supreme Court has named Henry Circuit Court 1 Judge Mary Willis as its first Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush said, “Mary is a tremendous leader with legal and administrative skills who will be a great asset to the Supreme Court.” Willis began work in July. The Supreme Court appointed a temporary judge to hear cases in Henry County. Division of Sta … [Read more...] about Supreme Court names first Chief Administrative Officer
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Revolutionary move away from paper in progress
Indiana’s e-filing project is at full steam just two years after the Supreme Court announced it would pursue a uniform, statewide system. By the end of 2018, all Indiana courts will have voluntary e-filing available, and attorneys will be required to electronically file most pleadings. Twenty-first century pioneers Change is difficult; progress is even harder. But that didn’t stop court and clerk officials in Ham … [Read more...] about Revolutionary move away from paper in progress
Celebrating the Bicentennial
Indiana Supreme Court returns to original Courtroom in Corydon as part of 2016 Bicentennial Celebration The Supreme Court is committed to providing an opportunity for students to learn about the courts even if they cannot attend oral argument at the State House. Since 1994 the Court has held more than forty traveling oral arguments. The arguments are part of an initiative to highlight the judicial process and provide … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Bicentennial
Open Courts, Online Records
Bringing Indiana’s court records into the Internet age In January, the Indiana Supreme Court created a new task force to address developments in technology impacting online public access to court records. Chaired by Chief Justice Loretta Rush, the twenty-member Advisory Task Force on Remote Access to and Privacy of Electronic Court Records consists of judges, court clerks, legislators, academics, and lawyers from the … [Read more...] about Open Courts, Online Records
Geoffrey Slaughter named 109th Supreme Court Justice
Governor Mike Pence has named Geoffrey G. Slaughter as the 109th Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. Mr. Slaughter was one of three finalists for the position on the state’s high court after the April retirement of Justice Brent E. Dickson. Thirty judges and lawyers from across the state applied for the position. According to the Indiana Constitution and state statute, a seven-member Judicial Nominating Commission ( … [Read more...] about Geoffrey Slaughter named 109th Supreme Court Justice