Lilia G. Judson is smart, tenacious, dedicated, loyal, curious, hard-working, caring, and compassionate. She also has a disarming smile, engaging personality, and a great sense of humor. She has faced many challenges during her life journey and has always met them head-on with her unwavering strength of character. For many years, she has been the steady rock underlying the administrative support system for the … [Read more...] about Lilia Judson retires after nearly 40 years of service
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Data Sharing Partnership: NPLEx recording methamphetamine-related felony convictions
Legislative Requirement As reported in the Legislative Summary of the March/April 2016 edition of Indiana Court Times, Senate Enrolled Act 161 requires the Division of State Court Administration (“Division”) to report certain methamphetamine-related felony convictions to the National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx). The goal is to generate a stop-sale alert to prevent individuals convicted of possessing, dealing or man … [Read more...] about Data Sharing Partnership: NPLEx recording methamphetamine-related felony convictions
Hon. John R. Pera
This is the fortieth of our Court Times articles that highlight up close and personal a member of the Indiana Judiciary. Lake Superior Court Judge John R. Pera is our judge featured in this issue. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Indiana University in 1972, and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1975. Before assuming the bench in 2000, he practiced law in Merrillville … [Read more...] about Hon. John R. Pera
Are you asking the right questions? Intimate Partner Violence and Pet Abuse
In civil protection order cases or criminal family violence cases, judges and court staff naturally focus on determining appropriate remedies and consequences for the humans involved. They are always the named parties, victims, witnesses, or protected persons. However, it is likely that if the family home is violent, and if companion animals live in that home, the humans are not the only victims. Child abuse, elder … [Read more...] about Are you asking the right questions? Intimate Partner Violence and Pet Abuse
Harassment in the Workplace
A significant employee-related development this year was a study of harassment and retaliation in the workplace by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Harassment as a legal issue dates back to 1986 when the US Supreme Court held that the sexual harassment of a female bank executive created a hostile work environment and was a form of gender discrimination actionable under Title VII of the Civil Rights … [Read more...] about Harassment in the Workplace