by Kathryn Dolan, Chief Public Information Officer • Office of Communication, Education & Outreach This is the sixty-second Court Times article highlighting a member of the Indiana Judiciary. Marla Clark was elected to Johnson Superior Court 4 in 2014. A central Indiana kid, she made her way to the southwest for school at the University of Houston and returned home to complete her formal education at the IU … [Read more...] about The Honorable Marla Clark
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2023 Legislative Update
by Amanda Wishin, Research Attorney • Office of Court Services All bills are effective on July 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted. The following are the top changes of interest for judicial officers: City/Town courts H.E.A. 1335, P.L. 141 Abolishing Amends the process for abolishing city/town courts. H.E.A. 1336, P.L. 227 Statement of economic interest Judges of city and town courts must file a statement … [Read more...] about 2023 Legislative Update
Changes to the ADR Fund Plan
New funding source for family law Guardians ad Litem & expanded eligibility by Joseph Fischer, Staff Attorney • Office of Court Services, Children & Families Division Guardians ad Litem play a valuable role in providing insights into the lives of children involved in family law cases throughout Indiana. These professionals offer a voice to children whose lives are impacted by domestic relations m … [Read more...] about Changes to the ADR Fund Plan
New judges, Sagamore, Sandra Day O’Connor Award, and more
Judicial appointments Judge Paul Felix appointed to Court of Appeals Governor Eric Holcomb selected Hamilton County Judge Paul Felix as the next member of the Court of Appeals of Indiana, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Margret G. Robb. Following his graduation from law school, Felix joined the Johnson County Prosecutor’s Office as a deputy prosecuting attorney. He then served as a City … [Read more...] about New judges, Sagamore, Sandra Day O’Connor Award, and more
Cameras in Court
Rule change gives local judges discretion to allow cameras into their courtrooms By Kathryn Dolan, Chief Public Information Officer • Office of Communication, Education & Outreach As of May 1, judicial officers around the state have the authority to allow news media into their courtrooms to broadcast, televise, record, digitally stream, or photograph court proceedings that are not confidential. The C … [Read more...] about Cameras in Court