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
Columns
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
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