Indiana rules of procedure and case law allow for the appointment of special judges under certain circumstances. The process for selecting judges can sometimes be confusing because it varies depending on the type of case and the reason a special judge is needed. In civil cases, different steps must be followed depending on whether the regular judge granted a motion for a change of judge or because the regular judge … [Read more...] about Different Processes Govern Special Judge Appointments for Criminal and Civil Cases
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Highlights from the 2010 Indiana General Assembly for Courts and Clerks
The Indiana Judicial Conference has compiled an excellent and extensive digest of all legislation passed by the 2010 Indiana General Assembly. The legislative digest of these laws can be found at www.in.gov/legislative/reports/2010/DIGEST_OF_ENACTMENTS.PDF. If you would like to see the entire text of any law, as well as any other legislative action, you may access this information at … [Read more...] about Highlights from the 2010 Indiana General Assembly for Courts and Clerks
Hon. Joseph D. Trout
This is the ninth of our Court Times articles that highlight up close and personal a member of the Indiana Judiciary. Clay County Circuit Court Judge Joseph D. Trout is our judge featured in this issue. Judge Trout was elected as Circuit Court Judge in 2007. He graduated from Indiana State University in 1978, and received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University-Indianapolis in 1983. He served as Deputy … [Read more...] about Hon. Joseph D. Trout
Spanish Language DVD Available for Juvenile Judges
Attention Juvenile Judges: By now you should have received the Spanish Initial Hearing-Juvenile Delinquency DVD. The DVD is the latest undertaking by the Indiana Supreme Court Commission on Race and Gender Fairness and you can begin utilizing the DVD right away in your court. The Commission is grateful for the partnerships of the Indiana Judicial Conference Juvenile Benchbook Committee, the Marion County Public … [Read more...] about Spanish Language DVD Available for Juvenile Judges
Justice Awarded and Judge Honored
Indiana Supreme Court Justice Frank Sullivan Jr., received the American Bar Association Section of Litigation’s 2010 Diversity Leadership Award. The award was presented during the section’s annual conference in New York City on April 21. The award was established in 2008 to recognize those individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to promoting full and equal participation in the legal profession through proa … [Read more...] about Justice Awarded and Judge Honored