People in the News Clerk’s Office Gregory Pachmayr became the new Deputy Clerk of the Indiana Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Tax Court in June 2014. Before joining the Supreme Court staff, Greg was the Director of the Indiana Board of Pharmacy. He has multiple degrees including a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University Mauer School of Law and a Masters of Public Affairs from Indiana University School of … [Read more...] about People in the News and Other Items
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Juvenile Law: Special Edition – Introduction
The Indiana Court Times Editorial Board is pleased to present this special edition on Juvenile Law. Traditionally, Court Times includes stories and information on a variety of topics, but the Board decided our readers would appreciate a special issue dedicated to how the courts serve children in our state. There are many exciting initiatives underway designed to improve the courts’ interaction with children. This s … [Read more...] about Juvenile Law: Special Edition – Introduction
Indiana Juvenile Case Data
For over thirty-eight years, Indiana’s courts have diligently reported information about their caseloads, their finances, and the services they provide, such as probation, guardian ad litem advocates, and court interpreters. The following tables comprise state-wide juvenile data compiled from detailed reports filed by every court in the state and published in an annual Judicial Service Report, which is available on t … [Read more...] about Indiana Juvenile Case Data
Seventeenth Annual GAL/CASA Conference
The State Office of GAL/CASA held the Seventeenth Annual Indiana State GAL/CASA Conference, entitled “Times of Change” on September 14 at the Wyndham West Hotel in Indianapolis. Over six hundred CASA volunteers, directors and program staff participated in the conference. The keynote speaker, Charlie Appelstein, an author, spoke on the topic, “No Such Thing as a Bad Kid,” and provided tips to advocates on how to work w … [Read more...] about Seventeenth Annual GAL/CASA Conference
CASA Rap
Caleb McKinsey earned a standing ovation at CASA Day. While the State House gathering included remarks from lawmakers, volunteers, and other supporters, Caleb’s words caught the most attention. The 18-year-old former CASAYouth stood before the crowded audience and performed a rap. I’ve been evaluated by a bunch of doctors Educated but never been situated Nothin’ but reinstated and medicated Hated by my own kind for a … [Read more...] about CASA Rap