Indiana’s new jail management system tracks offenders from arrest through sentencing and supervision By Mary L. DePrez, Executive Director • Office of Court Technology Over the past two decades, Indiana courts, prosecutors, public defenders, and supervision agencies have transitioned to statewide systems that share and exchange critical data. These systems have improved efficiency and transparency in the jus … [Read more...] about Bridging the Gaps
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Developments in Department of Labor Rule Application
By Heather R. Falks, General Counsel • Office of General Counsel Recent developments in wage and hour standards may impact wages for certain court employees. In April 2024, the Department of Labor finalized a rule (“Final Overtime Rule”) to increase compensation thresholds for overtime eligibility. The rule was set to take effect on July 1, 2024, and additional increases were to occur on January 1, 2025. The chang … [Read more...] about Developments in Department of Labor Rule Application
Appointments, Awards, Events, & Other Highlights
Judicial Appointments Stephen Scheele Appointed to Court of Appeals Governor Eric Holcomb announced Lake County Superior Court Judge Stephen “Sam” Scheele as his next appointment to the Court of Appeals of Indiana, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Terry Crone. Judge Scheele was a judge for the Lake County Superior Court since 2019, having previously served as a magistrate for the Lake Cou … [Read more...] about Appointments, Awards, Events, & Other Highlights
Appointments, awards, events, new leaders, new legislation
Judicial Appointments Mary DeBoer appointed to Court of Appeals Governor Eric Holcomb announced Porter County Circuit Court Judge Mary DeBoer as the newest addition to the Court of Appeals. She replaces retired Judge Patricia Riley. Judge DeBoer studied criminal justice & political science at Western Michigan University before receiving her law degree from Valparaiso Law School. Before her time on the … [Read more...] about Appointments, awards, events, new leaders, new legislation
Do this, not that: Running for judicial office in Indiana
By Greg Anderson, Deputy Director | Office of Judicial and Attorney Regulation Hoosiers have three methods of becoming judges—partisan campaigns, nonpartisan campaigns, and appointment with retention elections. Because becoming a judge requires varying degrees of political involvement, the Indiana Code of Judicial Conduct allows candidates and judicial officers limited participation in political activities. J … [Read more...] about Do this, not that: Running for judicial office in Indiana