Forty-two children went to bed with “forever families” in Indiana on the evening of Friday, November 16, 2012, National Adoption Day. Henry County Circuit Court Judge Mary G. Willis, Allen County Superior Court Judge Charles F. Pratt, and Starke County Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall presided over their final adoption hearings. These judges celebrated this special day by participating in an Indiana Supreme Court order de … [Read more...] about Indiana Courts Spotlight National Adoption Day
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Law School for Journalists
The Indiana Supreme Court and the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law partnered to host a Law School for Journalists. The free, one-day program was designed to provide journalists with tips on how to cover all aspects of the Indiana judicial system. New and experienced journalists and editors in television, print, radio and Internet attended. Helen Lucaitis, an alumna of the host law school and former … [Read more...] about Law School for Journalists
New Districts and New Judicial Appointees for the Indiana Pro Bono Commission
The Indiana Supreme Court, on January 1, 2012, approved a change in boundaries of Indiana’s Pro Bono districts. The Court shifted boundaries to balance the state ratio of indigent people per lawyer. The ratio varied as widely as 24:1 to 146:1. With the new change, which includes the elimination of 2 districts, the ratio will approach 78:1. The Court also announced new Judicial District Appointees to reflect the shift … [Read more...] about New Districts and New Judicial Appointees for the Indiana Pro Bono Commission
Trial Judges On and Off the Bench in 2013
Editor’s Note: This past year brought many new faces to the trial courts in Indiana. In addition to changes resulting from retirement and primary and general elections, two trial court judges have been promoted to new responsibilities. Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge Loretta Rush is now an Indiana Supreme Court Justice and Marion Superior Court Judge Robyn Moberly is now US District Court Bankruptcy Judge for the S … [Read more...] about Trial Judges On and Off the Bench in 2013
Is Indiana Ready for Bail Bond Reform?
Editor’s Note: Res Gestae magazine has also published Judge Donat’s article in the November 2012 issue under the title “I’m Embarrassed.” The Indiana Constitution provided in Article 1, Section 12: “Justice shall be administered freely, and without purchase; completely, and without denial; speedily, and without delay.” “Without purchase” is an interesting concept. Does it mean that ability to pay will not determine wh … [Read more...] about Is Indiana Ready for Bail Bond Reform?