Collecting fines and costs assessed upon conviction in a criminal matter is a daunting task for a county. So it is no wonder that being able to deduct fines, costs, fees and restitution from bond money already deposited with the clerk of the courts is seen as a good way to substantially increase the collection of these assessments without further use of county resources. The county cannot deduct any monies from c … [Read more...] about When can a court collect assessments from cash posted for bond in a criminal matter?
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In Memoriam
Judge Joseph Norwood Myers Sr. Indianapolis—Marion County Judge Joseph Norwood Myers Sr. died on April 6, 2009, at the age of 93. Judge Myers was a past-president of the Indianapolis Bar Association and had served as a vice president of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation. He was a judge in Indianapolis' Municipal Court Room 1 for nearly 35 years, beginning in 1952. Clerk Doris Davis Tell City—Perry County Circuit Court C … [Read more...] about In Memoriam
Supreme Court Clerk Staff Move Back to State House Offices
Construction projects always cause some disruptions even in the best of cases, and sometimes they involve actual cases. When the contractors began renovating the offices of the Clerk of the Supreme Court in the State House this summer the staff had to find a new home. Lawyers continued to file appeals and the cases and paperwork had to be securely stored and safeguarded. A natural place for the Clerk was with the D … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Clerk Staff Move Back to State House Offices
Circuit Court Clerks Meet in French Lick
A full team from the Division of State Court Administration attended the annual June conference of Clerks of the Circuit Courts in French Lick, offering formal presentations, an Internet Café, and on-site advice on a variety of issues affecting Indiana’s clerks. “The annual conference provides a unique opportunity for the Division to work with clerks from across the state and bring them up to date on new rules, tech … [Read more...] about Circuit Court Clerks Meet in French Lick