By Steven Badger, Chair • Civil Litigation Taskforce Change in the civil justice system is inevitable whether by design or as a result of broader external technological and social forces. The challenge lies in shaping and managing change in a way that helps our civil courts operate more efficiently and achieve the aspiration in Trial Rule 1 of “the just, speedy and inexpensive determination of every act … [Read more...] about A Call for Change: Civil Litigation in Indiana
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2022 Legislative Update
By Amanda Wishin, Research Attorney • Office of Court Services The following are the top changes of interest for judicial officers: Protective orders (H.E.A. 1137, P.L. 159) If a defendant is convicted of an offense which requires them to register as a sex or violent offender, the victim of that offense can petition the court for a lifetime protection order against the defendant. For an ex parte p … [Read more...] about 2022 Legislative Update
Broadcast pilot project allows cameras in court
By Jennifer Bauer, Staff Attorney · Office of Court Services On December 1, 2021, the Supreme Court launched a broadcast pilot project in five Indiana trial courts. The four-month pilot authorizes news media to broadcast court proceedings in Allen Superior Court (Criminal Division), Delaware Circuit Court 1, Lake Superior Court (Civil 7), Tippecanoe Circuit Court, and Vanderburgh Superior Court. The pilot project … [Read more...] about Broadcast pilot project allows cameras in court
Indiana courts: Fulfilling constitutional promises
By Kathryn Dolan, Chief Public Information Officer · Office of Communication, Education & Outreach The annual State of the Judiciary allows Indiana’s Chief Justice an opportunity to highlight court initiatives and publicly thank justice partners. For Chief Justice Loretta Rush—who delivered her eighth State of the Judiciary on January 12—work on the speech begins much earlier than some people may expect. Sh … [Read more...] about Indiana courts: Fulfilling constitutional promises
The missing link: Justice reinvestment at national, state, and local levels
By Justice Christopher Goff · Indiana Supreme Court In 2021, Governor Holcomb signed HEA 1068 (the Local JRAC Statutes) into law. This important legislation, passed unanimously by both houses of the General Assembly, demonstrates Indiana’s renewed commitment to the principles of Justice Reinvestment. It also institutionalizes a critical state-local partnership that will help reinvest criminal justice resources wh … [Read more...] about The missing link: Justice reinvestment at national, state, and local levels