In June, kids involved in Marion County’s juvenile justice system were invited to a day of fun and fishing at Belmont Beach along the White River. Hosted by the Marion Superior Court Probation Department, the event was designed to teach the kids about fishing and provide a social experience in nature. Support for the event included the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Voices Corporation, New Breed of Youth M … [Read more...] about Youth Fishing Event in Marion County
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Judicial Appointments, Eviction Diversion Programs, Huntington Treatment Center
Judicial Appointments Indiana Supreme Court On June 10, Governor Holcomb announced that Judge Derek Molter will become the 111th justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. Judge Molter earned his undergraduate degree and his J.D. from Indiana University, studying law at Maurer and graduating magna cum laude in 2007. He worked in private practice in Washington, D.C., and Indianapolis, becoming a partner for Ice … [Read more...] about Judicial Appointments, Eviction Diversion Programs, Huntington Treatment Center
Judicial Appointment
Danielle Gaughan, Marion County Danielle P. Gaughan was appointed to the Marion County Superior Court to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Mark Jones on January 8, 2022. Magistrate Gaughan served as a magistrate in the Family Court Division with the Marion Superior Court and has served as a judicial officer there since 2002. Prior to that she was an attorney and supervisor with the Marion County … [Read more...] about Judicial Appointment
Appointments and annual reports
Judicial Appointments Steven T. ClouseNoble County Steven T. Clouse was appointed to the Noble Superior Court to fill the vacancy created by Judge Robert Kirsch’s retirement on October 31, 2021. Clouse will serve out the remainder of the term through 2024. He has previously served four terms as the Noble County prosecutor and was involved in establishing a Drug Court and a Veteran’s Court in Noble County. Clo … [Read more...] about Appointments and annual reports
Vigo County Courts Engage Participants in an Unlikely Way
The COVID-19 pandemic strained problem-solving courts’ ability to ensure access to effective treatment and encourage connection and purpose. Vigo County Veterans Treatment Court coordinator James Ramer wanted to motivate participants to remain engaged, connected, and motivated. He challenged participants to remain sanction free for six months with the reward of seeing him shave his head. The challenge turned out t … [Read more...] about Vigo County Courts Engage Participants in an Unlikely Way