Court partners with IU to create pilot rural justice clerkship program By David Sexton, Intern | Office of Communication, Education & Outreach The Indiana Supreme Court and Indiana University’s law schools partnered in a pilot program to allow their students to work with courts in less urban communities. Ten law students-five each from IU Maurer and IU McKinney-completed judicial clerkships with judges in ten … [Read more...] about Advancing Justice in Rural Communities
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Judiciary in Brief
Law Day in Clark County Judges, magistrates, and attorneys from Clark and Floyd counties,along with the local bar association, put on a Law Day event for kids. Students gave speeches on the reason they are “proud to be an American.” A panel of attorneys from Clark and Floyd counties selected three finalists. A student from Christian Academy was named the winner and was awarded a $500 prize. Salute to Justice Ruc … [Read more...] about Judiciary in Brief
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
Revolutionary move away from paper in progress
Indiana’s e-filing project is at full steam just two years after the Supreme Court announced it would pursue a uniform, statewide system. By the end of 2018, all Indiana courts will have voluntary e-filing available, and attorneys will be required to electronically file most pleadings. Twenty-first century pioneers Change is difficult; progress is even harder. But that didn’t stop court and clerk officials in Ham … [Read more...] about Revolutionary move away from paper in progress
Tippecanoe County’s Christa Coffey named Clerk of the Year
Tippecanoe Circuit Clerk Christa Coffey was named the Clerk of the Year by the Association of the Clerks of the Circuit Courts of Indiana. Whitley Circuit Clerk Debbie Beers presented Coffey with the award during the Annual Clerk’s Conference, June 8 at the Renaissance North Hotel in Carmel. Coffey was among five nominees considered for the award. The Association of Clerks of the Circuit Courts of Indiana presents t … [Read more...] about Tippecanoe County’s Christa Coffey named Clerk of the Year