In regards to court records, what is expungement? When is it authorized? How is it accomplished? Black’s Law Dictionary tells us to expunge is “to destroy or obliterate; blot out; efface designedly; strike out wholly.” Express authority for courts to order expungement of records in Indiana is rather limited. Statutory authority for expungement of arrest records is found in I.C. 35-38-5-1 et seq.1 Expungement of recor … [Read more...] about How to Handle Expungements
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Different Processes Govern Special Judge Appointments for Criminal and Civil Cases
Indiana rules of procedure and case law allow for the appointment of special judges under certain circumstances. The process for selecting judges can sometimes be confusing because it varies depending on the type of case and the reason a special judge is needed. In civil cases, different steps must be followed depending on whether the regular judge granted a motion for a change of judge or because the regular judge … [Read more...] about Different Processes Govern Special Judge Appointments for Criminal and Civil Cases
Highlights from the 2010 Indiana General Assembly for Courts and Clerks
The Indiana Judicial Conference has compiled an excellent and extensive digest of all legislation passed by the 2010 Indiana General Assembly. The legislative digest of these laws can be found at www.in.gov/legislative/reports/2010/DIGEST_OF_ENACTMENTS.PDF. If you would like to see the entire text of any law, as well as any other legislative action, you may access this information at … [Read more...] about Highlights from the 2010 Indiana General Assembly for Courts and Clerks
Spanish Language DVD Available for Juvenile Judges
Attention Juvenile Judges: By now you should have received the Spanish Initial Hearing-Juvenile Delinquency DVD. The DVD is the latest undertaking by the Indiana Supreme Court Commission on Race and Gender Fairness and you can begin utilizing the DVD right away in your court. The Commission is grateful for the partnerships of the Indiana Judicial Conference Juvenile Benchbook Committee, the Marion County Public … [Read more...] about Spanish Language DVD Available for Juvenile Judges
Workplace Spanish Class Still Available
The Supreme Court, Indiana Judicial Center, and Division of State Court Administration continue to partner with Ivy Tech Community College to offer WorkPlace Spanish Classes. This 24 hour course teaches basic Spanish communication skills to assist staff in working with the Spanish speaking population. In addition to the classroom experience, the course book and accompanying CD enhances the participants learning and … [Read more...] about Workplace Spanish Class Still Available