by Cathrin Verano, Special Collection Development Librarian • Office of Communication, Education & Outreach On the fourth floor of the Marion County Community Justice Campus, Court Services Manager Leigh Carpenter welcomes unrepresented individuals to the Marion Superior Court’s Legal Resource Center. Once the door has been unlocked, visitors walk past a waiting area stocked with chairs and children’s books int … [Read more...] about Court Navigators Light the Way at Marion County’s Legal Resource Center
Articles
Indy Legal Aid Society expands program statewide
by Mitchell Showalter • Office of Judicial Administration Several years ago, a young Hoosier and her mother were in jeopardy of losing their home. Nineteen-year-old Cassie sought assistance for her 59-year-old mother who had recently suffered multiple debilitating strokes and a massive heart attack leaving her completely incapacitated. During this troubling time, it was the Indianapolis Legal Aid Society that a … [Read more...] about Indy Legal Aid Society expands program statewide
2023 Legislative Update
by Amanda Wishin, Research Attorney • Office of Court Services All bills are effective on July 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted. The following are the top changes of interest for judicial officers: City/Town courts H.E.A. 1335, P.L. 141 Abolishing Amends the process for abolishing city/town courts. H.E.A. 1336, P.L. 227 Statement of economic interest Judges of city and town courts must file a statement … [Read more...] about 2023 Legislative Update
Changes to the ADR Fund Plan
New funding source for family law Guardians ad Litem & expanded eligibility by Joseph Fischer, Staff Attorney • Office of Court Services, Children & Families Division Guardians ad Litem play a valuable role in providing insights into the lives of children involved in family law cases throughout Indiana. These professionals offer a voice to children whose lives are impacted by domestic relations m … [Read more...] about Changes to the ADR Fund Plan
Cameras in Court
Rule change gives local judges discretion to allow cameras into their courtrooms By Kathryn Dolan, Chief Public Information Officer • Office of Communication, Education & Outreach As of May 1, judicial officers around the state have the authority to allow news media into their courtrooms to broadcast, televise, record, digitally stream, or photograph court proceedings that are not confidential. The C … [Read more...] about Cameras in Court