This is the twelfth of our Court Times articles that highlight up close and personal a member of the Indiana Judiciary. Franklin County Circuit Court Judge J. Steven Cox is our judge featured in this issue. Since Law School and before becoming Judge of the Franklin Circuit Court, he was engaged in private practice, served as Franklin County Public Defender, Municipal Attorney, and Fayette County Deputy Prosecutor. He … [Read more...] about Hon. J. Steven Cox
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Providing Legal Advice and Support for Family Members
After taking the oath of office, new judges find that their former roles in the community sometimes must be adjusted, especially when it comes to doling out legal advice. Prior to taking the bench, the judge may have served as the “go-to” person when neighbors, friends, and family members had legal questions or disputes that required the services of a lawyer. However, the Code of Judicial Conduct places restrictions o … [Read more...] about Providing Legal Advice and Support for Family Members
Supreme Court Welcomes Justice Steven David
On a bright, sunny Monday with fall in the air, the Indiana Supreme Court Justices welcomed as the court’s newest member former Boone County Circuit Court Judge, Steven David. The one-hour ceremony included remarks by Governor Mitch Daniels and Chief Justice Shepard. The Governor administered the oath of office to Judge David while his wife, Catheryne Pully, held the Bible on which he placed his hand. Justice David b … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Welcomes Justice Steven David
Moving the Appellate Court Case Management System into the Twenty-First Century
Information technology offers exciting opportunities for courts to enhance staff productivity while expanding the services offered to their constituents. Indiana’s appellate courts are exploring ways to improve the appellate process by updating the related technology. The current Appellate Case Management System has been in-place since the mid-1980s. If the system could breathe, it would be old enough to drive, vot … [Read more...] about Moving the Appellate Court Case Management System into the Twenty-First Century
The Last Piece of the Puzzle: Supervision module completes the Odyssey picture
After several months of development and configuration, the Harrison County Juvenile Probation Department deployed the Odyssey Supervision product center as a pilot project in late April 2010. Staff from the Judicial Technology and Automation Committee (JTAC), the Indiana Judicial Center, and professional consultants from within the field of probation and community corrections all participated in the project to create … [Read more...] about The Last Piece of the Puzzle: Supervision module completes the Odyssey picture