By Cathrin Verano, Law Librarian · Office of Communication, Education & Outreach Three Indiana counties have recently celebrated the opening of new spaces that either house their courts or strive to keep individuals out of the justice system. In Elkhart and Morgan counties, new courthouses offer much more than additional space: they combine state-of-the art technology with nods to their historical … [Read more...] about Court Spaces: New Judicial Facilities Open in Morgan, Elkhart, and Marion Counties
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Spotlight: Events, Awards, and Appointments
Chief Justice Rush speaks at Brennan Center for Justice Chief Justice Loretta Rush was among the judges, academics, and lawyers who participated in “The Promise and Limits of State Constitutions,” a two-day event hosted by the Brennan Center for Justice, State Court Report, and the New York University Law Review. Chief Justice Rush spoke on “Interpretive Methods in State Constitutional Law,” which was one of seven … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Events, Awards, and Appointments
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
Judicial appointments, awards, and new commission director
Judicial Appointments Grant County Governor Eric Holcomb appointed Bridget Foust to Grant County Superior Court 2. In addition to being a part-time public defender in Wabash and Grant counties, Foust was previously in private practice handling a variety of cases and served as a prosecutor in Allen and Grant counties. She has also been a Guardian Ad Litem in Grant County since 2015. Foust received a bachelor of … [Read more...] about Judicial appointments, awards, and new commission director
State of the Judiciary: Adapting to a Pandemic
By the Office of Communication, Education & Outreach Chief Justice Rush delivered the 2021 State of the Judiciary address by video for the first time in history on April 7, 2021. Typically, the Chief Justice provides the formal update on the work of the judicial branch in person to the Governor and Indiana General Assembly. The address focused on Indiana courts revolutionizing operations and crafting new ways to … [Read more...] about State of the Judiciary: Adapting to a Pandemic