Eviction Task Force works to support landlords and tenants By Hon. Robert R. Altice, Jr. · Court of Appeals of Indiana · Eviction Task Force Chair Housing stability is crucial for landlords, tenants, and the community at large. To consider the needs of each group, on September 13, 2021, the Indiana Supreme Court established the Indiana Eviction Task Force. With a wide range of representation, the group was t … [Read more...] about Avenue for Help
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Broadcast pilot project allows cameras in court
By Jennifer Bauer, Staff Attorney · Office of Court Services On December 1, 2021, the Supreme Court launched a broadcast pilot project in five Indiana trial courts. The four-month pilot authorizes news media to broadcast court proceedings in Allen Superior Court (Criminal Division), Delaware Circuit Court 1, Lake Superior Court (Civil 7), Tippecanoe Circuit Court, and Vanderburgh Superior Court. The pilot project … [Read more...] about Broadcast pilot project allows cameras in court
Civic Health Index reveals successes and challenges for Hoosiers’ civic engagement
by Cathrin Verano, Special Collection Development Librarian · Office of Communication, Education & Outreach The 2021 Indiana Civic Health Index, released on January 25, 2022, provided in-depth updates on two recommendations made in the 2019 edition of the report: fortifying civic education for Indiana students increasing voter turnout with the intention of making Indiana one of the top ten states in the … [Read more...] about Civic Health Index reveals successes and challenges for Hoosiers’ civic engagement
Indiana courts: Fulfilling constitutional promises
By Kathryn Dolan, Chief Public Information Officer · Office of Communication, Education & Outreach The annual State of the Judiciary allows Indiana’s Chief Justice an opportunity to highlight court initiatives and publicly thank justice partners. For Chief Justice Loretta Rush—who delivered her eighth State of the Judiciary on January 12—work on the speech begins much earlier than some people may expect. Sh … [Read more...] about Indiana courts: Fulfilling constitutional promises
The missing link: Justice reinvestment at national, state, and local levels
By Justice Christopher Goff · Indiana Supreme Court In 2021, Governor Holcomb signed HEA 1068 (the Local JRAC Statutes) into law. This important legislation, passed unanimously by both houses of the General Assembly, demonstrates Indiana’s renewed commitment to the principles of Justice Reinvestment. It also institutionalizes a critical state-local partnership that will help reinvest criminal justice resources wh … [Read more...] about The missing link: Justice reinvestment at national, state, and local levels