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One hundred fifty kiosks providing Hoosiers access to civil legal self-service at IndianaLegalHelp.org are being installed in sites across the state. The IndianaLegalHelp.org website includes legal forms, instructional videos, referrals to free and low-cost legal services, and a statewide calendar of free legal advice clinics. All 92 counties are anticipated to have at least one kiosk host site, and some counties … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Self-service Kiosks coming to every county

Judicial Appointments & Elections COA elects Judge Altice as Chief The judges of the Court of Appeals of Indiana elected Judge Robert R. Altice, Jr., to serve a three-year term as Chief Judge, succeeding his colleague Judge Cale J. Bradford. Judge Altice joined the Court of Appeals in 2015 after being appointed by Governor Mike Pence. He began his legal career as a deputy prosecutor in Jackson County, … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Appointments, Elections, Honors & Awards, Annual Report

Judge Edward W. Najam, Jr., Retires Court of Appeals Judge Edward W. Najam, Jr., retired on July 31, 2022. Judge Najam was appointed to the Court in 1992 by Governor Evan Bayh, and was retained in office in 1996, 2006, and 2016. During his tenure, he served for 10 years on the Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure. As chair of the Appellate Practice Section of the Indiana State … [Read more...] about Awards and Appointments

The Veterans Court of Southern Indiana celebrated its 10th anniversary with a graduation ceremony and resource fair on May 10, 2022. Founder and Supervising Judge Maria Granger and Judge Vicki Carmichael hosted a reception to honor graduating veterans with special guests Chief Justice Loretta Rush and singing group Linkin’ Bridge. Established in 2011 and certified by the Office of Court Services in January 2012, the V … [Read more...] about Veterans Court of Southern Indiana Celebrates its 10th Anniversary

On April 19, Governor Eric Holcomb delivered remarks and hosted a reception to honor those individuals who reached 35 years or more of employment with the State of Indiana in 2020 or 2021. Five hundred ninety-one employees were recognized for their commitment and service to Hoosiers, including six Supreme Court honorees: 40 Years of Service Jeff Bercovitz, Office of Court ServicesDavid Blankenship, Office of … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Employees Honored at Governor’s Long-Term Employee Reception