Michelle Goodman, Staff Attorney | Office of Court Services Jail overcrowding is not a new concern, yet the degree to which multiple factors impact jail populations is very different. Many counties are actively working to address jail overcrowding while other counties that are not overcrowded are experiencing other challenges. Why are counties having such different experiences? What solutions can help counties … [Read more...] about Jail Overcrowding: Complex Issue Requires Collaborative Response
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Portraits unveiling, New agency director, Judicial appointments and other highlights
Portraits unveiling On April 16, a brief ceremony took place to unveil a new look for the Supreme Court Conference Room. The Indiana Bar Foundation gifted to the Court a painting of former Chief Justice Brent Dickson (1986-2016) by northwest Indiana artist Michael Chelich. Additionally, photographs of former Justices Robert Rucker (1999-2017) and Myra Selby (1995-1999) have been added to the room. New … [Read more...] about Portraits unveiling, New agency director, Judicial appointments and other highlights
Justice partners addictions response training & grants
Training To capitalize on energy generated at the July 2018 Statewide Opioid Summit, the Indiana Office of Court Services (IOCS) has partnered with Indiana University and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration/Division of Mental Health and Addiction to host regional trainings. Designed to improve collaborative response to the needs of justice-involved people with substance use or other mental health … [Read more...] about Justice partners addictions response training & grants
State of the Judiciary
By James F. Maguire | Editor, Indiana Court Times Addressing the Needs of our Customers On January 16, 2019, Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush delivered her fifth address on the State of the Judiciary to a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly. Highlights of the speech follow: The Supreme Court Justices and Appellate Court Judges were greeted by escorts from the House and Senate, including Representatives … [Read more...] about State of the Judiciary
State of the Judiciary 2018
A Hope-Filled Future On January 10, 2018, Chief Justice of Indiana Loretta Rush delivered her fourth address on the State of the Judiciary to a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly. Highlights of the speech follow. We also invite you to read the entire text, watch the video, and view photographs at: courts.in.gov/supreme/2570.htm The Supreme Court Justices and Court of Appeals Judges were greeted by escorts … [Read more...] about State of the Judiciary 2018