By James F. Maguire | Editor, Indiana Court Times Addressing the Needs of our Customers On January 16, 2019, Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush delivered her fifth address on the State of the Judiciary to a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly. Highlights of the speech follow: The Supreme Court Justices and Appellate Court Judges were greeted by escorts from the House and Senate, including Representatives … [Read more...] about State of the Judiciary
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Welcome Justice Goff
Christopher Goff was welcomed to the Supreme Court as the newest justice on September 1 by more than 300 family members, judges, friends, and government officials during his formal investiture ceremony. “This whole experience has been incredibly humbling,” Justice Goff said, “but the most humbling part of it has been the outpouring of support and encouragement I have received. If you are here today, it is because I co … [Read more...] about Welcome Justice Goff
A Lifetime of Service
Justice Robert D. Rucker retires after 17 years on the Indiana Supreme Court Robert D. Rucker was born in Canton, Georgia and grew up in Gary, Indiana. The man he most admired was his father, Robert Dennis Rucker, Sr., who worked hard and taught him the value of an education. He wanted his son to have the opportunity to work somewhere other than the Gary steel mills. As the oldest son with three younger brothers in … [Read more...] about A Lifetime of Service
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