This is the thirty-ninth of our Court Times articles that highlight up close and personal a member of the Indiana Judiciary. Fayette Circuit Court Judge Beth Ann Butsch is our judge featured in this issue. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Indiana University in 1981, and her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Indiana University McKinney School of Law (Indianapolis) in 1985. Following graduation from law … [Read more...] about Hon. Beth Ann Butsch
Judges
Judge Harcourt receives distinguished service award
Senior Judge Barbara Harcourt received the National Center for State Courts’ (NCSC) Distinguished Service Award on July 12 from NCSC President Mary McQueen. One of the highest awards presented by NCSC, it is presented annually to those who have made significant contributions to the justice system and who have supported NCSC’s mission. Judge Harcourt was honored for her innovative work with NCSC’s Institute for Court M … [Read more...] about Judge Harcourt receives distinguished service award
Magistrate Heather Mollo featured in magazine
Bartholomew County Magistrate Heather Mollo was featured in a recent article in Columbus-based She magazine titled “Courting Success: The women of the juvenile justice system work for local victories.” Magistrate Mollo was featured along with other women working with the Bartholomew County Juvenile Court and their experience handling cases involving juvenile delinquency, abuse and neglect. She emphasized the need for … [Read more...] about Magistrate Heather Mollo featured in magazine
Geoffrey Slaughter named 109th Supreme Court Justice
Governor Mike Pence has named Geoffrey G. Slaughter as the 109th Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. Mr. Slaughter was one of three finalists for the position on the state’s high court after the April retirement of Justice Brent E. Dickson. Thirty judges and lawyers from across the state applied for the position. According to the Indiana Constitution and state statute, a seven-member Judicial Nominating Commission ( … [Read more...] about Geoffrey Slaughter named 109th Supreme Court Justice
Hon. Susan Orr Henderson
This is the thirty-eighth of our Court Times articles that highlight up-close-and-personal a member of the Indiana Judiciary Fountain Circuit Court Judge Susan Orr Henderson is our judge featured in this issue. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Indiana University in 1980, and her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1984. She is also a graduate of the Indiana Judicial … [Read more...] about Hon. Susan Orr Henderson