National Adoption Day photos reflect smiling faces, happy moms and dads, and lots of hugs. The Indiana Supreme Court in 2012 first authorized broadcast coverage of adoption proceedings in celebration of this special day. Since then, over 500 children have found their “forever families” in 23 Indiana counties on this special day. Participating judges celebrate the day to increase public awareness on the value of ado … [Read more...] about Celebrating Adoption Day
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Data Sharing Partnership: NPLEx recording methamphetamine-related felony convictions
Legislative Requirement As reported in the Legislative Summary of the March/April 2016 edition of Indiana Court Times, Senate Enrolled Act 161 requires the Division of State Court Administration (“Division”) to report certain methamphetamine-related felony convictions to the National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx). The goal is to generate a stop-sale alert to prevent individuals convicted of possessing, dealing or man … [Read more...] about Data Sharing Partnership: NPLEx recording methamphetamine-related felony convictions
Lilia Judson retires after nearly 40 years of service
Lilia G. Judson is smart, tenacious, dedicated, loyal, curious, hard-working, caring, and compassionate. She also has a disarming smile, engaging personality, and a great sense of humor. She has faced many challenges during her life journey and has always met them head-on with her unwavering strength of character. For many years, she has been the steady rock underlying the administrative support system for the … [Read more...] about Lilia Judson retires after nearly 40 years of service
Judge Mary G. Willis recognized for 25 years in the practice of law at ISBA award luncheon
Hon. Mary G. Willis’ 25 years of service in the practice of law were recognized at the Indiana State Bar Association’s awards luncheon in Indianapolis on Sept. 9. Prior to accepting her current position as Chief Administrative Officer of the Indiana Supreme Court, Judge Willis was elected as the judge of the Henry Circuit Court #1 in 2003, and was recently elected to her third term. Judge Willis received her B.S. fro … [Read more...] about Judge Mary G. Willis recognized for 25 years in the practice of law at ISBA award luncheon
Henry County Clerk Debra Walker receives the 2016 Outstanding County Clerk Award
The Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) announced that Henry County Clerk Debbie Walker received the 2016 Outstanding County Clerk Award. The award recognized her contributions to county government throughout her years of public service. Walker began her career working in the Henry County Commissioner’s office before being elected to serve as Henry County Treasurer, where she served two terms. She was then elected H … [Read more...] about Henry County Clerk Debra Walker receives the 2016 Outstanding County Clerk Award