Mortgage Foreclosure Project Update— Indiana’s mortgage foreclosure rate is among the highest in the country, largely due to the decline of the automotive and manufacturing industries. In 2008, the state saw 45,394 foreclosures—a more than 50 percent increase since 2003. In January 2009, Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard addressed this crisis, vowing to train more professionals than any other state on how to deal wit … [Read more...] about Back Home in Indiana
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Building Dedication and Two Awards
AJS presents Dwight D. Opperman Award to Chief Justice Shepard Hon. Randall T. Shepard, Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, has been selected as the recipient of the Sixth Annual Dwight D. Opperman Award for Judicial Excellence. The award was presented on April 14 at a luncheon during the Judicial Conference Spring Judicial College. Lake County Courts Building named for Justice Robert D. Rucker The Lake … [Read more...] about Building Dedication and Two Awards
Update on Court Reform Grants
In late summer 2009, the Supreme Court awarded nearly $350,000 to 12 courts across the state for the study and implementation of various programs designed to help courts streamline their operations. Under the Court Reform Grant (CRG) Program, grants of up to $30,000 are available for initial efficiency studies, while grants of up to $40,000 are available to put these study recommendations into action. For the 2010 … [Read more...] about Update on Court Reform Grants
Indiana Public Defender Goes Green
In Effort to Help Environment and Save Indiana Taxpayer Money— The Office of the Public Defender of Indiana has been recognized as a Law Office Climate Challenge Partner by the American Bar Association (ABA). Public Defender of Indiana, Susan Carpenter, explained, “We are pleased to be a part of a program that will help the environment and allow Indiana to see savings from reduced paper consumption and lower prin … [Read more...] about Indiana Public Defender Goes Green
Slowly But Surely
Jefferson County Courthouse Repair and Reconstruction— The reconstruction of the Jefferson County Courthouse is steadily progressing, according to the Jefferson County Commissioners. On May 20, 2009, just a few days after being repainted in anticipation of Madison’s upcoming Bicentennial Celebration, the roof and cupola of the 154-year-old courthouse were completely destroyed by fire. Efforts to stem the fire’s sprea … [Read more...] about Slowly But Surely