A Constitution Powerful in its Simplicity, clear in its Mandate On January 13, 2016, Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush delivered her second address on the condition of the courts to a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly. Highlights of the speech follow. We also invite you to read the entire text, watch the video, and see photographs. Constitutional Promise Chief Justice Rush reported on the “condition of t … [Read more...] about State of the Judiciary
State of the Judiciary
2015 State of the Judiciary
Loretta Rush, as the first female Indiana Chief Justice, delivered an historic address on the condition of the courts to a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly. Highlights of the speech follow, but we invite you to read the entire text and watch the video of the event on the Indiana Courts website at http://courts.in.gov/supreme/2502.htm. Chief Justice Rush reported on the “condition of the courts” by revi … [Read more...] about 2015 State of the Judiciary
2014 State of the Judiciary
Chief Justice Brent E. Dickson presented the status of the courts in his 2014 State of the Judiciary speech delivered to a Joint Session of the Indiana General Assembly. He thanked the members of the Legislative and Executive branches for their cooperation and partnership in many areas of mutual concern and recognized the achievements of members of the judicial branch. Highlights of the speech follow, but we invite … [Read more...] about 2014 State of the Judiciary
State of the Judiciary 2013
Editor’s Note: On Jan. 23, 2013, Chief Justice Brent E. Dickson delivered his first State of the Judiciary address to a Joint Session of the Indiana General Assembly. An excerpted version slightly modified due to space limitations follows. The State of the Judiciary was broadcast to a statewide audience over the Internet and on radio and television through Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations. Video of the speech and … [Read more...] about State of the Judiciary 2013
On the Way to Something Better
On Jan. 11, 2012, Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard delivered his 25th and final State of the Judiciary address to a Joint Session of the Indiana General Assembly. An excerpted version follows. The State of the Judiciary was broadcast to a statewide audience over the Internet and on radio and television through Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations. Video of the speech and the full text of the 2012 address are … [Read more...] about On the Way to Something Better