Supreme Court Case Management System Allows Clerks to Comply with IRS Form 1099 Reporting No one likes to receive a notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), unless it is notification of a tax refund. But the federal tax code requires the annual reporting of monies paid to non-employees. Many Indiana clerks risk IRS assessment of penalties for failure to report monies paid to attorneys and law firms. Courts and … [Read more...] about Just the Tax, Ma'am
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Lake County Juvenile Justice
The investigative series “Lake County Juvenile Justice” premiered on Saturday, July 4, 2009 on MSNBC. In July 2008, the Indiana Supreme Court announced it was once again allowing documentary filmmaker Karen Grau to have access to the Lake County juvenile court. Grau describes the series as a program that “explores where juvenile crime begins, how it evolves over time, and what’s at stake for kids, families and profes … [Read more...] about Lake County Juvenile Justice
In Memoriam: Former Chief Justice Robert M. Givan
The Justices and staff of the Indiana Supreme Court were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Justice Richard Givan. His public service to the State of Indiana included 26 years as a jurist on the high court, including nearly 13 years as Chief Justice. In addition to his remarkable legal career, he is remembered fondly by court staff as a loyal friend and great storyteller. His portrait is proudly on display i … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: Former Chief Justice Robert M. Givan
100 Law Enforcement Agencies Now Use the eTicket System
Reaching the 100 mark is momentous for birthdays and businesses. Celebrations fitting for the occasion usually include parties and cakes along with speeches and pictures. On June 8th, an unlikely guest of honor, traffic tickets, celebrated the triple digit number. Getting a traffic ticket can lead a person to proclaim, “It was a bad day.” But the paperless ticket celebrated in LaPorte is likely to win over even the … [Read more...] about 100 Law Enforcement Agencies Now Use the eTicket System
Family Court Project Surveys Elder Law Issues
According to the United States Census Bureau 2000 census, approximately 12% of this country’s population is age 65 or older. Between 1946 and 1964, 77 million babies were born in the United States. These children are known as the “Baby Boomer” generation, and by the year 2011, the oldest of the baby boomer generation will turn 65. Experts expect that in the very near future 20% of the population in this country will b … [Read more...] about Family Court Project Surveys Elder Law Issues