By Janelle O’Malley, Director of E-filing and Innovation | Indiana Office of Court Technology In the Summer issue of the Court Times, I wrote about the Supreme Court’s creation of an AI Governance Committee to develop internal guardrails around AI use in response to the rise of AI in the courts. At that time, the Court had approved and distributed a foundational policy to its staff to ensure responsible use of AI … [Read more...] about From Guardrails to Toolkit: AI Governance Committee Delivers Model Policies for Indiana Trial Courts
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Spotlight: Awards, Appointments, and Events
Awards & Achievements Chief Justice Rush Inducted into Warren E. Burger Society Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush was one of four state court leaders inducted into the National Center for State Courts’ Warren E. Burger Society for 2025. At a celebration in Washington, D.C., the 2025 inductees were recognized for their exemplary commitment to improving the administration of justice. Each of the inductees h … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Awards, Appointments, and Events
A New Look at Jury Duty: Behind the Scenes of Indiana’s Modern Jury Orientation Video
By Daryl Black, Jr., Communication Specialist • Office of Communication, Education & Outreach More than a smartphone shoot In the era of TikTok and YouTube, making a video sounds easy, but developing a quality, long-lasting, and fresh update to Indiana’s jury orientation video was no point-and-shoot endeavor. What began as a newly revised script—developed by the Indiana Judicial Conference Jury Committee and … [Read more...] about A New Look at Jury Duty: Behind the Scenes of Indiana’s Modern Jury Orientation Video
JLAP: From Secret Society to Respected Partner
By Terry Harrell, Executive Director (2002-2025) | Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program The Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program today is available to help Hoosier lawyers with a range of challenges, from severe mental health or addiction issues to grief and anxiety, to situational stressors, career changes, and working on getting better sleep. The agency was established in 1997, and its growth from a … [Read more...] about JLAP: From Secret Society to Respected Partner
In Their Words: Judges Describe Civil Pathways Pilot Expansion
By Amanda Wishin, Research Attorney · Indiana Office of Court Services Based on a recommendation from the Civil Litigation Taskforce, the Civil Case Management Pathways Pilot project was established by Supreme Court order and began with 7 judges on June 1, 2023, for a 2-year period. By order of the Indiana Supreme Court, the pilot was extended until December 31, 2026, and expanded to 12 additional … [Read more...] about In Their Words: Judges Describe Civil Pathways Pilot Expansion