Spring 2024 Issue
Features
2024 Legislative Update
By Amanda Wishin, Research Attorney | Office of Court Services The following are the top changes of interest for judicial officers. Unless otherwise noted, the effective date for these bills is July 1, 2024. Local income tax for courtroom costs (S.E.A. 33, P.L. 101 & H.E.A 1328, P.L. 156) Last year’s creation of the availability…
Civic Health Index invokes call to action for young Hoosiers to vote
By Giselle Varre, Communication Assistant Intern | Office of Communication, Education, & Outreach The 2023 Indiana Civic Health Index, released in January 2024, sounded the alarm for the urgent need to revitalize Hoosiers’ participation in the upcoming 2024 presidential elections. The report carefully dissects Indiana’s civic health, highlighting areas for improvement and offering a strategic…
Youth Justice Oversight Committee reports on juvenile justice reform
By Leslie Dunn, Deputy Director for Children & Families | Office of Court Services In 2022, the Indiana General Assembly adopted H.E.A. 1359, creating the Youth Justice Oversight Committee (YJOC) tasked with comprehensive juvenile justice system reform. Chief Justice Loretta Rush appointed Justice Steven David (ret.) as YJOC chair and other youth justice professionals to…
Spotlight: Events, Awards, and Appointments
Chief Justice Loretta Rush speaks during a panel on state constitutional law. Chief Justice Rush speaks at Brennan Center for Justice Chief Justice Loretta Rush was among the judges, academics, and lawyers who participated in “The Promise and Limits of State Constitutions,” a two-day event hosted by the Brennan Center for Justice, State Court Report,…
Court Improvement Program Update
By Lindsey Petitt, JD MPA, CIP Administrator | Office of Court Services What is the Court Improvement Program? The Court Improvement Program—federally funded and operated within the highest court of each state—assesses the role, responsibilities, and effectiveness of state courts in carrying out state laws governing child welfare proceedings. The program implements improvements based on…