By Haley Loquercio, Intern | Office of Communication, Education, and Outreach NOTE: On April 2, 2019, the Domestic Relations Committee began seeking comments on proposed changes to Indiana's Child Support Guidelines. Read the press release » In August 2018, the Domestic Relations Committee of the Judicial Conference of Indiana held a public hearing in the Indiana Supreme Court Courtroom for parents, judges, at … [Read more...] about Judges seek input on Child Support Guidelines
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Judicial Conference Committee Appointments
Compiled by Amanda Wishin | Research Attorney, Indiana Office of Court Services Effective September 5, 2018 Every summer, judicial officers request their preferences for committee service, choosing between the 21 Judicial Conference committees and two Indiana Judges Association jury instruction committees. The Chief Justice appoints these judicial officers to one of their preferred committees for a 3-year term that … [Read more...] about Judicial Conference Committee Appointments
Indiana Supreme Court Committee to study evidence-based Pretrial Release
The Supreme Court Committee to Study Evidence-Based Pretrial Release (hereinafter “Committee”) was tasked with the development and implementation of one or more pilot projects to assess the feasibility, efficacy, economics and methodologies of establishing an evidence-based system for pretrial release decisions in Indiana. See Supreme Court Cause No. 94S00-1312-MS-909 and No. 94S00-1412-MS-757 (issued December 22, 20 … [Read more...] about Indiana Supreme Court Committee to study evidence-based Pretrial Release
Community Relations Committee: Stealth Warrior for the Judiciary
“So what does the Community Relations Committee do anyway?” As chair of the Community Relations Committee, I hear this question on a regular basis. And I’m always happy to let judges know of the important, yet quiet work that is done by the Committee. One of the primary goals of the Community Relations Committee is to educate the public about the work done by Indiana’s judiciary. The Committee has worked to achieve … [Read more...] about Community Relations Committee: Stealth Warrior for the Judiciary