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
Columns
The Last Piece of the Puzzle: Supervision module completes the Odyssey picture
After several months of development and configuration, the Harrison County Juvenile Probation Department deployed the Odyssey Supervision product center as a pilot project in late April 2010. Staff from the Judicial Technology and Automation Committee (JTAC), the Indiana Judicial Center, and professional consultants from within the field of probation and community corrections all participated in the project to create … [Read more...] about The Last Piece of the Puzzle: Supervision module completes the Odyssey picture
Hon. Marianne L. Vorhees
This is the eleventh of our Court Times articles that highlight up close and personal a member of the Indiana Judiciary. Delaware County Circuit Court #1 Judge Marianne L. Vorhees is our judge featured in this issue. She served as Master Commissioner for the Delaware Circuit Court from 1993 to 2002. Governor Frank O’Bannon appointed Judge Vorhees to the bench in November 2002. She was elected by popular vote in 2004 a … [Read more...] about Hon. Marianne L. Vorhees
The Employee With Two Hats
The Court family has been proud to have representatives in active military service for our country through the wars and military operations that have unfolded in the Middle East. The newest Justice of the Supreme Court, Steven David, had a long and highly honored military career with exemplary service as the Chief Public Defender at Guantanamo Bay. Judge Marilyn Moores of Marion County is currently on active duty for … [Read more...] about The Employee With Two Hats
Access to Justice Award and Public Defender Commission Appointments
Indiana Judge Gregory J. Donat Receives Access to Justice Award Judge Gregory J. Donat of the Tippecanoe Superior Court in Lafayette, Indiana was named the 2010 recipient of the American Judicature Society’s Kathleen M. Sampson Access to Justice Award. The award recognizes Judge Donat’s leadership in efforts to improve access to justice for all people. He received the award at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the Indiana Ju … [Read more...] about Access to Justice Award and Public Defender Commission Appointments