On February 19, nearly 40 lawmakers and 25 legislative staffers made the walk down the third-floor hall of the Statehouse from the House and Senate chambers to the Supreme Court chambers. They joined media, court staff, and others for a historic event in a packed courtroom—the first Night Court for Legislators. During the 2024 State of the Judiciary, Chief Justice Loretta Rush extended an invitation to lawmakers a … [Read more...] about Night court in session
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2024 Legislative Update
By Amanda Wishin, Research Attorney | Office of Court Services The following are the top changes of interest for judicial officers. Unless otherwise noted, the effective date for these bills is July 1, 2024. Local income tax for courtroom costs (S.E.A. 33, P.L. 101 & H.E.A 1328, P.L. 156) Miscellaneous civil changes Judicial review of agency decisions (H.E.A. 1003, P.L. 128) Images … [Read more...] about 2024 Legislative Update
Civic Health Index invokes call to action for young Hoosiers to vote
By Giselle Varre, Communication Assistant Intern | Office of Communication, Education, & Outreach The 2023 Indiana Civic Health Index, released in January 2024, sounded the alarm for the urgent need to revitalize Hoosiers’ participation in the upcoming 2024 presidential elections. The report carefully dissects Indiana’s civic health, highlighting areas for improvement and offering a strategic roadmap for pro … [Read more...] about Civic Health Index invokes call to action for young Hoosiers to vote
Youth Justice Oversight Committee reports on juvenile justice reform
By Leslie Dunn, Deputy Director for Children & Families | Office of Court Services In 2022, the Indiana General Assembly adopted H.E.A. 1359, creating the Youth Justice Oversight Committee (YJOC) tasked with comprehensive juvenile justice system reform. Chief Justice Loretta Rush appointed Justice Steven David (ret.) as YJOC chair and other youth justice professionals to serve as members. Justice David … [Read more...] about Youth Justice Oversight Committee reports on juvenile justice reform
Court Improvement Program Update
By Lindsey Petitt, JD MPA, CIP Administrator | Office of Court Services What is the Court Improvement Program? The Court Improvement Program—federally funded and operated within the highest court of each state—assesses the role, responsibilities, and effectiveness of state courts in carrying out state laws governing child welfare proceedings. The program implements improvements based on these assessments. Res … [Read more...] about Court Improvement Program Update