Note: In the print version of this article, an incorrect date was published. The TCN data field in the Abstract of Judgement application will become a required field on July 1, 2017 (previously noted as April 1). Part 2 Legislative Requirement In the December, 2016 issue of Indiana Court Times, an article focused on legislation requiring the Indiana Supreme Court to send methamphetamine-related felony conviction data … [Read more...] about Abstract of Judgment Data to Improve Criminal History Repository
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#CanITweet? Guidance to courts on the limits of Broadcast Ban
Described by some as “Haiku journalism,” the 140-character limit of Twitter messages such as the fictional examples below, may seem to provide only short-script descriptions of legal events, but these abbreviated statements are beginning to impact court systems. As reporters and onlookers can give play-by-play-accounts of what is occurring in the courtroom and even include photos or videos on Twitter, courts are wre … [Read more...] about #CanITweet? Guidance to courts on the limits of Broadcast Ban
Lethality Assessments: What are they? Do they work?
PART ONE Most Indiana judges know that our court system uses risk assessments to evaluate juvenile and adult offenders and to enable probation and pretrial release officers to recommend conditions of release. Judges might assume that a lethality assessment is just another term for a risk assessment. However, the two instruments differ, and they are both the subject of much discussion in the field of intimate partner … [Read more...] about Lethality Assessments: What are they? Do they work?
Henry County Clerk Debra Walker receives the 2016 Outstanding County Clerk Award
The Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) announced that Henry County Clerk Debbie Walker received the 2016 Outstanding County Clerk Award. The award recognized her contributions to county government throughout her years of public service. Walker began her career working in the Henry County Commissioner’s office before being elected to serve as Henry County Treasurer, where she served two terms. She was then elected H … [Read more...] about Henry County Clerk Debra Walker receives the 2016 Outstanding County Clerk Award
Judge Mary G. Willis recognized for 25 years in the practice of law at ISBA award luncheon
Hon. Mary G. Willis’ 25 years of service in the practice of law were recognized at the Indiana State Bar Association’s awards luncheon in Indianapolis on Sept. 9. Prior to accepting her current position as Chief Administrative Officer of the Indiana Supreme Court, Judge Willis was elected as the judge of the Henry Circuit Court #1 in 2003, and was recently elected to her third term. Judge Willis received her B.S. fro … [Read more...] about Judge Mary G. Willis recognized for 25 years in the practice of law at ISBA award luncheon