[Editor’s Note: This article is provided as an example of best practices in the Information Technology (IT) area. Administrative Rule 9(G)(1)(h) excludes from public access all personal notes and e-mail, and deliberative material, of judges, jurors, court staff, and judicial agencies, and information recorded in personal data assistants (PDA’s) or organizers and personal calendars.] Courts have seen many cost and tim … [Read more...] about Cleaning Out Your Email Boxes
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Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative in Indiana
The Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) is a project of the Anne E. Casey Foundation, which began in 1992 its nationwide effort to reduce the population of juveniles in detention. It is now having a significant impact in Indiana. JDAI promotes changes to policies, practices, and programs to reduce reliance on secure confinement, improve public safety, reduce racial disparities and bias, save taxpayer … [Read more...] about Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative in Indiana
Think B4 U Drive
When Steuben Circuit Court Judge Allen N. Wheat decided to add movie producing to his Resume’ he gathered a cast from the community and enlisted the Ball State University Communications Department to provide the film–making expertise. The final work product is the movie “Think B4 U Drive.” It is not a movie about the evils of alcohol or a documentary on highway safety. Instead, Think B4 U Drive was produced to teach H … [Read more...] about Think B4 U Drive
Court Strategic Planning: Where do we go from here?
“Where do we go from here?” This is often a question every organization faces at one time or another, and the judiciary is no exception. The Indiana Judicial Conference Board of Directors met in June 2008 to discuss and identify several strategic planning goals. As a result of that meeting, a Strategic Planning Committee was formed. In order to know where to go tomorrow, you must start with where you are today. Part o … [Read more...] about Court Strategic Planning: Where do we go from here?
E-Filing and Administrative Rule 16
Courts have the authority to adopt a plan under Administrative Rule 16 to allow parties to utilize electronic filing of pleadings, motions and other papers. Since January 1, 2006, courts could begin the process of establishing electronic filing or electronic service pilot projects by submitting a written request for approval of a plan with the Division of State Court Administration. An appendix to Administrative R … [Read more...] about E-Filing and Administrative Rule 16