Collecting fines and costs assessed upon conviction in a criminal matter is a daunting task for a county. So it is no wonder that being able to deduct fines, costs, fees and restitution from bond money already deposited with the clerk of the courts is seen as a good way to substantially increase the collection of these assessments without further use of county resources. The county cannot deduct any monies from c … [Read more...] about When can a court collect assessments from cash posted for bond in a criminal matter?
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Lake County Juvenile Justice
The investigative series “Lake County Juvenile Justice” premiered on Saturday, July 4, 2009 on MSNBC. In July 2008, the Indiana Supreme Court announced it was once again allowing documentary filmmaker Karen Grau to have access to the Lake County juvenile court. Grau describes the series as a program that “explores where juvenile crime begins, how it evolves over time, and what’s at stake for kids, families and profes … [Read more...] about Lake County Juvenile Justice
100 Law Enforcement Agencies Now Use the eTicket System
Reaching the 100 mark is momentous for birthdays and businesses. Celebrations fitting for the occasion usually include parties and cakes along with speeches and pictures. On June 8th, an unlikely guest of honor, traffic tickets, celebrated the triple digit number. Getting a traffic ticket can lead a person to proclaim, “It was a bad day.” But the paperless ticket celebrated in LaPorte is likely to win over even the … [Read more...] about 100 Law Enforcement Agencies Now Use the eTicket System
Family Court Project Surveys Elder Law Issues
According to the United States Census Bureau 2000 census, approximately 12% of this country’s population is age 65 or older. Between 1946 and 1964, 77 million babies were born in the United States. These children are known as the “Baby Boomer” generation, and by the year 2011, the oldest of the baby boomer generation will turn 65. Experts expect that in the very near future 20% of the population in this country will b … [Read more...] about Family Court Project Surveys Elder Law Issues
Public Defender Staff Addresses 7th Annual Conference
Indiana Supreme Court Division of State Court Administration attorneys, Deborah Neal and Jeff Wiese, addressed the 7th Annual Public Defense Office Administrators conference. The Indiana Public Defender Council hosted the event which was held on April 24, 2009 in Fishers, Indiana. Representatives from Allen, Floyd, Fulton, Henry, Lake, Marion, Monroe, St. Joseph, Vigo, and Washington counties were among the … [Read more...] about Public Defender Staff Addresses 7th Annual Conference