Gone are the days when people walk into most public buildings without some sort of security clearance. “It seems that not a month goes by when we hear of a tragic event occurring in the workplace, on a college or school campus, or in a public setting,” warns Indiana Supreme Court Sheriff Gary Miller. As security incidents continue to occur, the need for court security increases. A courtroom is a place where disputes a … [Read more...] about Judicial Security
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New Online Services for Hoosier Mediators
The Commission for Continuing Legal Education first compiled in 1997 a directory of registered mediators in Indiana. The idea was to provide a way for judges, attorneys, and litigants to find a mediator who practiced in a particular area of law and a particular part of the state. Seventeen years later, the list of mediators is getting a full makeover for the digital age. When this registry was initially posted … [Read more...] about New Online Services for Hoosier Mediators
Public opinion requested on possible court rule changes
The Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure is interested in obtaining comments from judges, attorneys and the general public to the following proposed amendments to the Indiana Rules of Court: Public access to court records Amendments to Administrative Rule 9 to reorganize and clarify the rule Appellate and trial rule changes related to Administrative Rule 9 Conform the Rules to the new … [Read more...] about Public opinion requested on possible court rule changes
Celebrating Constitution Day
In September, forty-eight judges and one Supreme Court staff attorney visited schools across the state in celebration of Constitution Day. September 17, 2013 marked the 226th anniversary of the 1787 signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia. For decades September 17th was noted on calendars as “Citizenship Day,” but rarely received much attention. That all changed in 2004 when Senator Robert Byrd of West Vir … [Read more...] about Celebrating Constitution Day
Courts and Volunteer Adult Guardianship Programs and Projects
At any given time in Indiana, a number of indigent adults who can no longer manage their own affairs enter the court system. Many are looked after by a small but dedicated cadre of people who donate their time. In a bid to swell the number of volunteer guardians, the Indiana General Assembly provided $500,000 in the spring of 2013 to the Indiana Supreme Court to provide grants to programs and projects that manage … [Read more...] about Courts and Volunteer Adult Guardianship Programs and Projects