Chief Justice Rush speaks at Brennan Center for Justice Chief Justice Loretta Rush was among the judges, academics, and lawyers who participated in “The Promise and Limits of State Constitutions,” a two-day event hosted by the Brennan Center for Justice, State Court Report, and the New York University Law Review. Chief Justice Rush spoke on “Interpretive Methods in State Constitutional Law,” which was one of seven … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Events, Awards, and Appointments
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Judges speak at events, new judges appointed, awards & honors
Judicial Appointments Daviess County Governor Holcomb appointed Dan Murrie to the Daviess County Superior Court to fill the vacancy left by Judge Dean A. Sobecki’s retirement at the end of 2023. Prior to his appointment, Murrie served as the Daviess County prosecutor and chief deputy prosecutor. Murrie earned his undergraduate degree from Westminster College and his law degree from the University of Missouri. H … [Read more...] about Judges speak at events, new judges appointed, awards & honors
150th Legal Help Kiosk Goes Online
On August 23, the Indiana Bar Foundation and the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority celebrated the opening of the state’s 150th Legal Help Kiosk at the Lake County Government Center in Crown Point. These kiosks offer access to resources such as the IndianaLegalHelp.org website to Hoosiers without reliable internet access. They provide information on topics including child custody, divorce, w … [Read more...] about 150th Legal Help Kiosk Goes Online
New judges, national awards, library grant
Judicial Appointments Howard County Governor Holcomb has announced Rebecca R. Vent as his appointment to Howard County Superior Court 2. Vent currently works in private practice in Kokomo and will succeed Judge Brant J. Parry after he steps down at the end of 2023. Since 2008, Vent has served as an attorney for the Kokomo School Corporation. Beginning in 2012, she worked as a part-time public defender for … [Read more...] about New judges, national awards, library grant
Who’s in Charge Here? Judicial oversight of county probation staff
by Heather R. Falks, Deputy General Counsel • Office of General Counsel Probation departments are often large, with many employees, and as a result can be challenging for judges as managers. But proactive management best practices can help judges set their departments up for success and reduce the potential for problems before they occur. Why Probation Oversight Matters Judges are directly responsible for t … [Read more...] about Who’s in Charge Here? Judicial oversight of county probation staff