Information technology offers exciting opportunities for courts to enhance staff productivity while expanding the services offered to their constituents. Indiana’s appellate courts are exploring ways to improve the appellate process by updating the related technology. The current Appellate Case Management System has been in-place since the mid-1980s. If the system could breathe, it would be old enough to drive, vot … [Read more...] about Moving the Appellate Court Case Management System into the Twenty-First Century
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Three Indiana Judges Witness Sons and Daughter Sworn In as New Lawyers
Harrison County Superior Court Judge Roger D. Davis, White County Superior Court Judge Robert B. Mrzlack, and Jennings County Circuit Court Judge Jon W. Webster watched proudly as their sons and daughter were admitted to the Indiana Bar on October 15, 2010. R. Justin Davis received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University Maurer School of Law in … [Read more...] about Three Indiana Judges Witness Sons and Daughter Sworn In as New Lawyers
District Training Sessions for Court Employees
Find Out How You Can Set Up a Training Program in Your District During the fiscal year 2009-10, the Indiana Supreme Court offered educational programs to over 1000 judicial branch personnel, including trial court staff, Supreme Court agency employees, elected Clerks and clerk staff. Four types of delivery methods were employed to provide training: state-wide conferences, district/county-wide seminars, in-house … [Read more...] about District Training Sessions for Court Employees
No Permission Slip Needed
All travelers know the value of experiencing a new culture and a different way of life—even for a brief moment. Getting away can provide perspective. It’s the reason Tippecanoe Superior Court IV Judge Greg Donat arranges for his staff to take a trip to another county court a few times a year. “It broadens our perspective,” explained Judge Donat. It does wonders in terms of morale, it allows for job training, and it re … [Read more...] about No Permission Slip Needed
Indiana Supreme Court Issues Rule Amendment Orders
The Indiana Supreme Court issued a number of orders in August, September and October amending the Indiana Rules of Court. The rule amendments will take effect on January 1, 2011 unless the courts order a different effective date. This article highlights the amendments that are of interest to courts, clerks and their staffs. The full text of these and all of the other amendments adopted by the Court can be found at … [Read more...] about Indiana Supreme Court Issues Rule Amendment Orders