Judicial officers want to feel in control: control of their dockets, control of their courtrooms, control of their work and home lives. But sometimes circumstances happen that make them feel out of control. Judicial officers should remember that the Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (JLAP) is here to help. The Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program is totally confidential. Nothing will be disclosed unless we re … [Read more...] about The “J” in JLAP Stands for Judges
Judges
Hon. Jim R. Osborne
This is the tenth of our Court Times articles that highlight up close and personal a member of the Indiana Judiciary. Knox County Superior Court Judge Jim R. Osborne is our judge featured in this issue. Judge Osborne served as a Knox County Deputy Prosecutor from 1975-1976 and as the Knox County Court Judge from 1976 through 1987 when the Indiana General Assembly converted it into a Superior Court. Governor Robert … [Read more...] about Hon. Jim R. Osborne
Different Processes Govern Special Judge Appointments for Criminal and Civil Cases
Indiana rules of procedure and case law allow for the appointment of special judges under certain circumstances. The process for selecting judges can sometimes be confusing because it varies depending on the type of case and the reason a special judge is needed. In civil cases, different steps must be followed depending on whether the regular judge granted a motion for a change of judge or because the regular judge … [Read more...] about Different Processes Govern Special Judge Appointments for Criminal and Civil Cases
Hon. Joseph D. Trout
This is the ninth of our Court Times articles that highlight up close and personal a member of the Indiana Judiciary. Clay County Circuit Court Judge Joseph D. Trout is our judge featured in this issue. Judge Trout was elected as Circuit Court Judge in 2007. He graduated from Indiana State University in 1978, and received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University-Indianapolis in 1983. He served as Deputy … [Read more...] about Hon. Joseph D. Trout
Justice Awarded and Judge Honored
Indiana Supreme Court Justice Frank Sullivan Jr., received the American Bar Association Section of Litigation’s 2010 Diversity Leadership Award. The award was presented during the section’s annual conference in New York City on April 21. The award was established in 2008 to recognize those individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to promoting full and equal participation in the legal profession through proa … [Read more...] about Justice Awarded and Judge Honored