The Hon. Mark Massa, formerly the Executive Director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, took the oath of office as Indiana’s 107th Justice on April 2, 2012. The private oath was administered by former Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard, who is now a Senior Judge for the Indiana Court of Appeals. A public, formal swearing-in ceremony will be held on May 7, 2012. Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels named Justice Massa … [Read more...] about Mark Massa: 107th Indiana Supreme Court Justice
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Division of State Court Administration Puts New Focus on Domestic Violence
The Indiana Supreme Court’s Division of State Court Administration has a new resource available for judges handling cases involving domestic violence. The Division recently received a STOP (Services-Training-Officers-Prosecutors) Violence Against Women grant to create a new position within the office to function as a single point of contact on domestic violence law and the judicial areas it affects. The newly created … [Read more...] about Division of State Court Administration Puts New Focus on Domestic Violence
Fountain County Judge Honored; Supreme Court Staff Announcements
Fountain County Circuit Court Judge Susan Orr Henderson Receives Greater Lafayette YWCA Woman of Distinction Award Judge Susan Orr Henderson, Fountain County Circuit Court, has been selected by the Greater Lafayette YWCA as a “Woman of Distinction” for 2012. She was recognized at an award ceremony held on March 6, 2012 for her selfless commitment to community service and her willingness to meaningfully participate wh … [Read more...] about Fountain County Judge Honored; Supreme Court Staff Announcements
Court of Appeals judge and spouse of Supreme Court Justice both honored; State Court Administration staff join national boards
Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Melissa S. May Receives ISBA Women in the Law Recognition Award Judge Melissa S. May of the Court of Appeals of Indiana has received the Indiana State Bar Association’s Women in the Law Recognition Award for her dedication to helping women advance in the legal community. Judge May received the award Oct. 20 at the ISBA’s annual meeting in French Lick. Judge May is an Elkhart native who e … [Read more...] about Court of Appeals judge and spouse of Supreme Court Justice both honored; State Court Administration staff join national boards
Appellate Judges Honored
The Honorable Margret G. Robb, Chief Judge, Indiana Court of Appeals is the Membership Chair of the Appellate Judges Conference (AJC) of the Judicial Division of the American Bar Association (ABA). She reminds readers that this section is open to not only judges but also lawyers, academics, and judicial staff attorneys. She invites all ABA members to consider joining because of the great programs, great networking … [Read more...] about Appellate Judges Honored