The legal status of court employees is both unique and confounding. A myriad of statutes require the counties to provide space and funding so that the courts may operate. The circuit and superior courtrooms are the showpiece of most county facilities. The healthcare and pension benefits provided to court employees are the benefits provided to other county employees. The court employees receive a paycheck and W-2 from … [Read more...] about Employee Handbooks: Neither Fish Nor Fowl
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New Officers Elected in Marion County
Marion County Judges announced the results of their election of new officers. The Executive Committee is: Judge John Hanley, Presiding Judge, Judge David Certo, Judge Becky Pierson-Treacy and Judge Marc Rothenberg. The new Criminal term chair is Judge Linda Brown. The new Civil term chair is Judge Ted Sosin. … [Read more...] about New Officers Elected in Marion County
E-Tickets Bring Recognition and Funding to Indiana Courts
Indiana’s E-Ticket system has been one of the most recognized Judicial Technology and Automation Committee (JTAC) projects, in part because it has had a huge impact on officer safety and the reduction of data entry across agencies. Combined with Odyssey, E-Tickets offer law enforcement and courts an end-to-end electronic solution that saves time and money and increases the accuracy of the data. In September, the Ash C … [Read more...] about E-Tickets Bring Recognition and Funding to Indiana Courts
Hon. J. Steven Cox
This is the twelfth of our Court Times articles that highlight up close and personal a member of the Indiana Judiciary. Franklin County Circuit Court Judge J. Steven Cox is our judge featured in this issue. Since Law School and before becoming Judge of the Franklin Circuit Court, he was engaged in private practice, served as Franklin County Public Defender, Municipal Attorney, and Fayette County Deputy Prosecutor. He … [Read more...] about Hon. J. Steven Cox
Providing Legal Advice and Support for Family Members
After taking the oath of office, new judges find that their former roles in the community sometimes must be adjusted, especially when it comes to doling out legal advice. Prior to taking the bench, the judge may have served as the “go-to” person when neighbors, friends, and family members had legal questions or disputes that required the services of a lawyer. However, the Code of Judicial Conduct places restrictions o … [Read more...] about Providing Legal Advice and Support for Family Members