The Indiana Supreme Court recently sought the assistance of the Supreme Court Rules Committee and a specially appointed Task Force in addressing some potential access to justice issues in the Marion County Small Claims Court system. The matters were introduced to a national audience in an article appearing in the July 18, 2011 Wall Street Journal. It raised questions about some of the practices and procedures … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Addresses Access to Justice Issues in the Small Claims Courts of Marion County
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How much is the Toll for the Road to Relief from Driver License Suspension?
It depends on which road you take. In the September/October 2010 issue of the Indiana Court Times, we discussed the differences between a Petition for a Restricted Driver’s License under Indiana Code 9-24-15 and a Petition for Judicial Review of a Habitual Violator Suspension under Indiana Code 9-30-10. One of those differences is the type of court costs that are assessed. Regular civil costs are assessed for the f … [Read more...] about How much is the Toll for the Road to Relief from Driver License Suspension?
2011 Legislative Review
Editor’s Note: This report is a condensed version of the full report prepared by Diane Mains and Mike McMahon of the Indiana Judicial Center. The Indiana Judicial Center has prepared a legislative report that contains summaries of select bills of interest passed in the 2011 session and can be can be found at: http://www.in.gov/legislative/reports/2011/DIGEST_OF_ENACTMENTS.PDF The entire text of any law, as well as a … [Read more...] about 2011 Legislative Review
Different Processes Govern Special Judge Appointments for Criminal and Civil Cases
Indiana rules of procedure and case law allow for the appointment of special judges under certain circumstances. The process for selecting judges can sometimes be confusing because it varies depending on the type of case and the reason a special judge is needed. In civil cases, different steps must be followed depending on whether the regular judge granted a motion for a change of judge or because the regular judge … [Read more...] about Different Processes Govern Special Judge Appointments for Criminal and Civil Cases