In this September’s testing cycle, Molly K. Smith became Indiana’s first certified court interpreter in French. Only 7 other court interpreters have achieved this designation nationwide! Moreover, she is certified in two languages. A native English speaker, Molly has studied Spanish for over 10 years, achieving certification in November 2005, and has studied French for over 8 years. From 2001-2004, Molly worked in … [Read more...] about Indiana's First Certified French Court Interpreter: Molly K. Smith
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A Court System with Reform in its Heart
On January 16, 2008, Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard delivered his 21st State of the Judiciary address to a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly, as required by Indiana’s Constitution. An abridged version of his remarks follows. Over the last few months I have worked on reform in local government but there is already much we’re doing to reform Indiana’s courts. We have changed many things in the courts and … [Read more...] about A Court System with Reform in its Heart
Indiana Supreme Court Adopts New Rules Effective January 1, 2008
The Indiana Supreme Court issued a number of noteworthy rule amendments that became effective January 1, 2008. Rules of Trial Procedure Trial Rule 4.11 was amended to permit electronically transmitted return receipts for establishing receipt of certified mail. This amendment brings the rule in line with the United States Post Office’s new electronic certified mail receipt system and should generate savings on c … [Read more...] about Indiana Supreme Court Adopts New Rules Effective January 1, 2008
Does a Trial Court Ever Maintain Jurisdiction with an Appeal Pending?
The Indiana Court of Appeals has found numerous instances of trial courts continuing to act in a case even when the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court of Indiana has taken jurisdiction over an appeal in that case. This article will discuss the very limited circumstances under which the trial court may act while an appeal is pending and the consequences that follow from a trial court acting without jurisdiction … [Read more...] about Does a Trial Court Ever Maintain Jurisdiction with an Appeal Pending?
New Code of Judicial Conduct Under Review
This year, after considering comments from the judiciary, the bar, and the public, the Indiana Supreme Court will amend the Code of Judicial Conduct, effective 2009. In 2007, the Supreme Court appointed a subcommittee of the Ethics and Professionalism Committee, Hon. Marianne Vorhees, Chair; Hon. Marc R. Kellams; Hon. Margret G. Robb; Hon. Evan S. Roberts; Hon. Michael P. Scopelitis; and Hon. Dean A. Sobecki, to … [Read more...] about New Code of Judicial Conduct Under Review