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
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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
Marshall County Courts Launch State-of-the-Art Video Teleconferencing Technology
Under the leadership of Marshall Superior Court #2 Judge Dean A. Colvin and with the support and cooperation of the Marshall County Sheriff Jon VanVactor, the County Commissioners, the County Council, the IT Department, Marshall Circuit Court Judge Curtis D. Palmer and Marshall Superior Court #1 Judge Robert O. Bowen, Marshall County launched its new video conferencing technology on April 19, 2010. Judge Colvin and … [Read more...] about Marshall County Courts Launch State-of-the-Art Video Teleconferencing Technology
Allen County Courts Prepare for the Unexpected
Just as Jefferson County’s Courthouse fire of 2009 demonstrated the catastrophic impact of unforeseen events, ongoing efforts undertaken by the Allen County Courts are leading the way in preparing for such disruptions that could occur at any time. Agreeing to take the lead in helping to evolve the Indiana Courts Continuity Program in a way that will ultimately benefit all courts, Allen County has partnered with the D … [Read more...] about Allen County Courts Prepare for the Unexpected
Problem Solving Courts in Indiana
All Indiana judges are familiar with the “revolving door” of the criminal justice system. Individuals are sentenced for relatively minor criminal offenses, only to return months later facing new and frequently more serious charges. While terms of imprisonment seem to curb criminal activity for a period of time, eventually the re-offending individual reverts back to old behaviors leading to new arrests, convictions an … [Read more...] about Problem Solving Courts in Indiana