The Indiana Supreme Court’s Division of State Court Administration has a new resource available for judges handling cases involving domestic violence. The Division recently received a STOP (Services-Training-Officers-Prosecutors) Violence Against Women grant to create a new position within the office to function as a single point of contact on domestic violence law and the judicial areas it affects. The newly created … [Read more...] about Division of State Court Administration Puts New Focus on Domestic Violence
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Fountain County Judge Honored; Supreme Court Staff Announcements
Fountain County Circuit Court Judge Susan Orr Henderson Receives Greater Lafayette YWCA Woman of Distinction Award Judge Susan Orr Henderson, Fountain County Circuit Court, has been selected by the Greater Lafayette YWCA as a “Woman of Distinction” for 2012. She was recognized at an award ceremony held on March 6, 2012 for her selfless commitment to community service and her willingness to meaningfully participate wh … [Read more...] about Fountain County Judge Honored; Supreme Court Staff Announcements
Hon. Marilyn A. Moores
This is the seventeenth of our Court Times articles that highlight up close and personal a member of the Indiana Judiciary. Marion County Superior Court, Juvenile Division, Judge Marilyn A. Moores is our judge featured in this issue. She received her undergraduate degree from Indiana University and her law degree from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Governor Mitch Daniels appointed her in March, … [Read more...] about Hon. Marilyn A. Moores
When Only the Best Will Do (Part Two)
Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part article by the author about hiring new employees. The first part appeared in the Court Times JULY/AUGUST issue. Ah, what a joy it is to write about hiring a good employee, rather than disciplining an employee for poor performance. Time spent hiring the right employee is so much more pleasant than dealing with problems. In my previous article, I discussed the selection p … [Read more...] about When Only the Best Will Do (Part Two)
Court of Appeals judge and spouse of Supreme Court Justice both honored; State Court Administration staff join national boards
Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Melissa S. May Receives ISBA Women in the Law Recognition Award Judge Melissa S. May of the Court of Appeals of Indiana has received the Indiana State Bar Association’s Women in the Law Recognition Award for her dedication to helping women advance in the legal community. Judge May received the award Oct. 20 at the ISBA’s annual meeting in French Lick. Judge May is an Elkhart native who e … [Read more...] about Court of Appeals judge and spouse of Supreme Court Justice both honored; State Court Administration staff join national boards