In May 2012, the Marion County Small Claims Courts Task Force (“Task Force”) issued a report describing serious problems in the management and procedures of the county’s nine small claims courts. This report recommended a number of reform efforts—some of which could be accomplished by local court rule, and others which required legislative action. Before this report was issued, the Marion County Circuit Court created … [Read more...] about Improved but not perfect: Marion County Small Claims Courts two years later
Rules
Public opinion requested on possible court rule changes
The Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure is interested in obtaining comments from judges, attorneys and the general public to the following proposed amendments to the Indiana Rules of Court: Public access to court records Amendments to Administrative Rule 9 to reorganize and clarify the rule Appellate and trial rule changes related to Administrative Rule 9 Conform the Rules to the new … [Read more...] about Public opinion requested on possible court rule changes
Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual
The Indiana Supreme Court’s Division of State Court Administration announces a new publication: The Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual. It is available online at http://courts.in.gov/admin/3110.htm. This manual lists the most commonly assessed costs and fees for each case type. It is also an alphabetical list of all possible costs/fees assessed by a court or probation department showing: the amount when the co … [Read more...] about Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual
Indiana’s Parenting Time Guidelines Revised
In the first comprehensive revision since their adoption, the Indiana Supreme Court recently amended Indiana’s Parenting Time Guidelines (Guidelines). The Guidelines, which were first effective March 31, 2001, were revised in 2008 concerning parental relocation. The new Guidelines became effective March 1, 2013. Preparation of Parenting Time Guideline revisions The Guidelines are a product of the Domestic Relations C … [Read more...] about Indiana’s Parenting Time Guidelines Revised
Public opinion requested on possible court rule changes
The Indiana Supreme Court is interested in obtaining comments from judges, attorneys and the general public as it considers changes to the following Rules of Court: Waiver of Counsel by Juveniles: new rule dealing with procedure before a child can say he does not want an attorney Electronic Transcripts: allow certain electronic transcripts to be filed on appeal Electronically Filed Briefs: two proposals for … [Read more...] about Public opinion requested on possible court rule changes