Construction projects always cause some disruptions even in the best of cases, and sometimes they involve actual cases. When the contractors began renovating the offices of the Clerk of the Supreme Court in the State House this summer the staff had to find a new home. Lawyers continued to file appeals and the cases and paperwork had to be securely stored and safeguarded. A natural place for the Clerk was with the D … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Clerk Staff Move Back to State House Offices
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Highlights from the 2007 Indiana Judicial Service Report
After thirty years of featuring court data, the 2007 Indiana Judicial Service Report is the first annual judicial report based entirely on an automated data gathering process. With the help of the innovative talents of the Division of State Court Administration’s JTAC (Judicial Technology and Automation Committee) staff, trial courts can now prepare all the required reports via the Internet by using the Supreme Co … [Read more...] about Highlights from the 2007 Indiana Judicial Service Report
Online Help for Domestic Violence Victims
New Public Access Module for Protection Order Registry When a person is a victim of domestic violence, time is not a friend. The typical routine for a victim has been: drive to the courthouse; park; find the Clerk’s office; wait in line; explain the troubled situation; and then discuss in a less than private setting the victim’s personal safety needs. Hopefully, the victim will find someone with a sympathetic ear who … [Read more...] about Online Help for Domestic Violence Victims
The First Amendment and At-Will Employment
The election of 2008 is over and what an enthralling and exciting year this was for our nation. Many worked for, or volunteered for, their candidate of choice. Some, like me, may have yearned to contribute and work for the success of their favorite candidate, but could not because of their employment. I didn’t contribute one dime, go to any campaign events, or display any signs (except for one poster on my ref … [Read more...] about The First Amendment and At-Will Employment
New Website on Judicial Retention Election
A new website has been created to help voters learn about the appellate judges up for retention in November elections, and launched a month prior to this year's election with information about the five judges on the ballot in 2008. The new site offers information including a brief biography of each judge facing a retention election. A database of the judges’ opinions has been made available so visitors to the site ca … [Read more...] about New Website on Judicial Retention Election