Senior Judge Barbara Harcourt received the National Center for State Courts’ (NCSC) Distinguished Service Award on July 12 from NCSC President Mary McQueen. One of the highest awards presented by NCSC, it is presented annually to those who have made significant contributions to the justice system and who have supported NCSC’s mission. Judge Harcourt was honored for her innovative work with NCSC’s Institute for Court M … [Read more...] about Judge Harcourt receives distinguished service award
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Bob Harkness named 2016 CASA of the Year
The State Office of GAL/CASA and the Indiana Retired Teachers Association (IRTA) began a partnership in 2007 to encourage more retired teachers to become advocates for abused and neglected children. In support of this partnership, each year the IRTA recognizes an outstanding IRTA member who has served as a CASA director, staff member or volunteer. This year, the IRTA Award for the Outstanding Contribution to CASA was … [Read more...] about Bob Harkness named 2016 CASA of the Year
Magistrate Heather Mollo featured in magazine
Bartholomew County Magistrate Heather Mollo was featured in a recent article in Columbus-based She magazine titled “Courting Success: The women of the juvenile justice system work for local victories.” Magistrate Mollo was featured along with other women working with the Bartholomew County Juvenile Court and their experience handling cases involving juvenile delinquency, abuse and neglect. She emphasized the need for … [Read more...] about Magistrate Heather Mollo featured in magazine
Tippecanoe County’s Christa Coffey named Clerk of the Year
Tippecanoe Circuit Clerk Christa Coffey was named the Clerk of the Year by the Association of the Clerks of the Circuit Courts of Indiana. Whitley Circuit Clerk Debbie Beers presented Coffey with the award during the Annual Clerk’s Conference, June 8 at the Renaissance North Hotel in Carmel. Coffey was among five nominees considered for the award. The Association of Clerks of the Circuit Courts of Indiana presents t … [Read more...] about Tippecanoe County’s Christa Coffey named Clerk of the Year
VASIA announced as a ‘Program of Excellence’, Judge Schneider honored
The Franciscan St. Margaret Health Volunteer Advocates for Seniors and Incapacitated Adults (VASIA) program was among ten (10) programs from across the country named a Program of Excellence by the Hospital Charitable Services Awards, a national program sponsored by Jackson Healthcare. Judge Diane K. Schneider, Lake Superior Court, Civil Division #7, is highly involved with this program. A recipient of grant funding … [Read more...] about VASIA announced as a ‘Program of Excellence’, Judge Schneider honored