Is it running an efficient court—the volume of cases you’ve cleared each quarter? Or do you look at recidivism by individual defendants, or maybe the number of return trips to court by parties in a contested dissolution case? In fact, studies dating back to the 1980s have consistently shown that what matters most to parties to litigation (even more than outcomes, costs, or delays) is whether they thought the process w … [Read more...] about How do you define success?
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Commitment to Data Sharing
Two key initiatives undertaken by Trial Court Technology (TCT) are in the spotlight for playing important roles in the sharing of court data with key stakeholders and the public. Data from the Abstract of Judgment application and the Odyssey court case management system is enhancing the amount and quality of data TCT is now able to share with all three branches of government and the public. Abstract of Judgment … [Read more...] about Commitment to Data Sharing
Judiciary in Brief
Law Day in Clark County Judges, magistrates, and attorneys from Clark and Floyd counties,along with the local bar association, put on a Law Day event for kids. Students gave speeches on the reason they are “proud to be an American.” A panel of attorneys from Clark and Floyd counties selected three finalists. A student from Christian Academy was named the winner and was awarded a $500 prize. Salute to Justice Ruc … [Read more...] about Judiciary in Brief
Judge Freese leads CAP cadets
In February, Hendricks Superior Court Judge Robert Freese organized and led 30+ Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets to the Indiana Statehouse where they served as pages for the Indiana House of Representatives. It was a rewarding learning experience for everyone involved. Judge Freese serves as a Lieutenant Colonel with the Civil Air Patrol of the United States Air Force Auxiliary. He also serves as Indiana Wing Vice … [Read more...] about Judge Freese leads CAP cadets
Lethality Assessments
Do Courts Use Them in Domestic Violence Cases? PART TWO The more experience we have, the more comfortable we are relying on our “gut instincts” about people and their behavior. But when it comes to adjudicating cases, our system of jurisprudence does not condone gut feelings as a basis for judicial decisions. As discussed in Part 1 of this series, risk assessments and lethality/danger assessments can take the gue … [Read more...] about Lethality Assessments