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
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A New Portal for Law Enforcement: Limited Weapons Disqualification Data Application
Prior to July 1, 2022, a person was required by law to obtain a permit to carry or possess a handgun in Indiana. However, Public Law 175-2022 removed that requirement and added a new section to the Indiana Code that specified who is prohibited from carrying a firearm in Indiana [Ind. Code § 35-47-2-1.5(b)]. It is important to read the law in its entirety, but examples from the list of people who are prohibited … [Read more...] about A New Portal for Law Enforcement: Limited Weapons Disqualification Data Application
Spotlight: Events, Awards & Achievements, Appointments, In Memoriam
Chief Justice Rush speaks at Problem-Solving Court Month celebration On May 2, Chief Justice Rush delivered the keynote address at a celebration of Problem-Solving Court Month in Jeffersonville. Additional remarks were given by organizers Magistrate Lisa Reger and Judges Maria Granger, Vicki Carmichael, and Jason Mount. Other elected officials in Clark and Floyd counties, as well as a host of community supporters … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Events, Awards & Achievements, Appointments, In Memoriam
Spotlight: Events, Awards, and Appointments
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
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