Justice Mark Massa Joins the Indiana Supreme Court Governor Mitch Daniels named Mark Steven Massa as Indiana’s 107th Indiana Supreme Court Justice. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and maintained his residence there until his graduation from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism. Following graduation he worked as a newspaper reporter for the Evansville Press in Vanderburgh County from 19 … [Read more...] about Supreme Stories: Profiles of Indiana's Newest Supreme Court Justices
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US Supreme Court Examines Services for Self-Represented Litigants
The treatment of self-represented litigants is an ongoing dilemma for Indiana courts. Judges grapple with questions of how to effectively ensure access to justice for these litigants, who may be at a disadvantage in proceedings where important rights are at stake. This question was addressed by the United States Supreme Court in 2011 in Turner v. Rogers, 131 S.Ct 2507 (2011). Although the ruling in this case was … [Read more...] about US Supreme Court Examines Services for Self-Represented Litigants
US Supreme Court Chief Justice Bestows Honor on Indiana Judge John F. Surbeck, Jr.
Allen County Superior Court Criminal Division Judge John F. Surbeck, Jr. in November received one of the nation’s highest judicial awards. As the spotlight shone bright on Judge Surbeck, he used the moment to highlight the work of his colleagues on the bench. Indiana judges symbolically stood right next to Judge Surbeck as he accepted the honor at the highest court in the land. He said, “I don’t believe that this is a … [Read more...] about US Supreme Court Chief Justice Bestows Honor on Indiana Judge John F. Surbeck, Jr.
Indiana Court Reporting Pilot Project Underway
Background “The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.” —Albert Einstein Indiana trial courts use primarily audio digital equipment to make a record when conducting business. County-paid court reporters are responsible for keeping the record of proceedings and preparing a written transcript when requested. The courts of record in each county adop … [Read more...] about Indiana Court Reporting Pilot Project Underway
Indiana Courts Spotlight National Adoption Day
Forty-two children went to bed with “forever families” in Indiana on the evening of Friday, November 16, 2012, National Adoption Day. Henry County Circuit Court Judge Mary G. Willis, Allen County Superior Court Judge Charles F. Pratt, and Starke County Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall presided over their final adoption hearings. These judges celebrated this special day by participating in an Indiana Supreme Court order de … [Read more...] about Indiana Courts Spotlight National Adoption Day