When Alice Smith (not her real name, but this is a true story), age 80, first came to the attention of the Lawrence County Guardianship Services Program (LCGSP), she had no money and no place to live. Alice’s daughter and Power of Attorney had cleared out her bank account, sold her house, and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada—taking with her more than $200,000 of Alice’s money. Sadly, Alice had also been diagnosed with demen … [Read more...] about A Helping Hand: Volunteer Advocates for Seniors or Incapacitated Adults
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Indiana Rules of Court 2015 Update
The Indiana Supreme Court amended many of Rules of Court that are effective in 2015. This is a summary of these rules. See all orders amending rules of court handed down in 2015. Satisfaction/Release of Judgments Effective July 1, 2015, new Trial Rule 58(D) and amended Small Claims Rule 11(D) provide new identical procedures for the satisfaction/release of a judgment. Upon full payment, including accrued interest and … [Read more...] about Indiana Rules of Court 2015 Update
2015 Court Reform Grant Applications
The Indiana Supreme Court announced the posting of the 2015 Court Reform Grant applications, now available at: courts.in.gov/admin/2420.htm. During the 2015 Judicial District Meetings, it was apparent trial judges needed help with two issues: language access to the courts managing an ever-increasing caseload of unrepresented litigants In response, the Court will focus the 2015 Court Reform Grant cycle on projects … [Read more...] about 2015 Court Reform Grant Applications
Employee Medical Leave Rights: It's Complicated
Once upon a time, the employer determined medical leave. Whether an employee had the ability to stay home when ill without risk of termination depended on the boss. After a nine-year legislative battle, in 1993 Congress enacted the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA). For many workers, FMLA proved to be a great boon. Parents with newborns don’t have to negotiate for leaves of absence of less than twelve weeks. An i … [Read more...] about Employee Medical Leave Rights: It's Complicated
Indiana Public Defender Commission: Providing Legal Counsel for the Indigent
Criminal and juvenile cases now constitute almost half of all cases filed in Indiana (excluding infractions). Criminal and juvenile cases require the court-appointment of counsel if the defendant is indigent. When this occurs, judges must select from a relatively small pool of attorneys who are potentially eligible for appointment. Fifty-five of Indiana’s ninety-two counties have joined the state-funded public d … [Read more...] about Indiana Public Defender Commission: Providing Legal Counsel for the Indigent