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)
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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
New INcite Application: Presentence Investigation Report/Abstract of Judgment
Following on the heels of the INcite Risk Assessment application, JTAC is developing a new INcite application that will incorporate the Presentence Investigation Report (PSI) and the Abstract of Judgment. We are working under the direction of the Records Management Committee, along with a sub-committee of judges, a circuit court clerk, and representatives with the Prosecuting Attorneys Council, the Public Defender … [Read more...] about New INcite Application: Presentence Investigation Report/Abstract of Judgment
Hon. Daniel G. Heath
This is the sixteenth of our Court Times articles that highlight up close and personal a member of the Indiana Judiciary. Allen County Superior Court Judge Daniel G. Heath is our judge featured in this issue. Following his graduation from Indiana University-Bloomington, he entered the graduate program in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) but determined after one year that it was not for him and … [Read more...] about Hon. Daniel G. Heath
Charitable Contributions: When Sentence Conditions Raise Ethical Concerns
Some combinations inherently go together, like chocolate and peanut butter. Others initially sound like a good idea (e.g. chili mixed with jalapeno peppers) but later have regrettable after effects. Requiring a defendant to make a charitable contribution as a sentencing condition is a combination that falls into the latter category. Proponents of this sentencing practice argue that requiring a defendant to make a … [Read more...] about Charitable Contributions: When Sentence Conditions Raise Ethical Concerns