In 2008, the Indiana General Assembly passed, and Governor Mitch Daniels signed into law, HEA 1001, a bill designed to provide property tax relief that also made sweeping changes to how payments are processed for juvenile services throughout the state. There have been several articles in the Indiana Court Times reporting on the effects of this bill on Indiana’s courts and probation departments. But there is another, b … [Read more...] about Getting the Show on the Road: JTAC's Speedy Project to Help DCS Comply with HEA 1001
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Being a Judge in the Back Office
A judge makes decisions within the confines of the law, trusting his/her instincts, and almost always in solitude. It requires good intellect and a strong and caring heart to administer justice. When we think of judges, we picture a wise and courageous leader, clad in a robe, making decisions while sitting on the bench. Yet, even a fair, just and wise judge will be poorly serving the community and justice if the c … [Read more...] about Being a Judge in the Back Office
Judge Achievements and New Employee
Dearborn Superior Court Judge G. Michael Witte (now Senior Judge) was the 2008 recipient of the Indiana University Asian Alumni Association’s Distinguished Asian Pacific American Alumni Award. He received the Franklin N. Flaschner Award, given to the outstanding judge in the nation who presides in a court of limited jurisdiction, from the American Bar Association National Conference of Specialized Court Judges. The U … [Read more...] about Judge Achievements and New Employee
Supreme Court Committee Thanks Attorney Member for a Job Well Done and Welcomes New Member
The Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure expressed its great appreciation to Mary Nold Larimore whose term on the Committee ended after nearly ten years of service. Larimore, an Indianapolis attorney and partner with the firm of Ice Miller, was appointed to the Committee in January 1999. Chief Justice Shepard is grateful for her service and said, “Mary has dedicated many long hours to t … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Committee Thanks Attorney Member for a Job Well Done and Welcomes New Member
Online Help for Domestic Violence Victims
New Public Access Module for Protection Order Registry When a person is a victim of domestic violence, time is not a friend. The typical routine for a victim has been: drive to the courthouse; park; find the Clerk’s office; wait in line; explain the troubled situation; and then discuss in a less than private setting the victim’s personal safety needs. Hopefully, the victim will find someone with a sympathetic ear who … [Read more...] about Online Help for Domestic Violence Victims