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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Chief Justice Loretta Rush named Government Leader of the Year
By Kathryn Dolan | Chief Public Information Officer, Office of Communication, Education, and Outreach In September 2018, Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush was named the 2018 Government Leader of the Year by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. She was officially honored during the Chamber’s 29th Annual Awards Dinner on November 13. Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar offered praise when announcing Rush as the award … [Read more...] about Chief Justice Loretta Rush named Government Leader of the Year
Supreme Court on the Road in Madison County
By Patrick McCauley | Visual Communications Specialist, Office of Communication, Education, and Outreach On September 26, the Indiana Supreme Court heard an oral argument in Madison County rather than in the Supreme Court Courtroom in Indianapolis. The Court holds about 70 oral arguments at the State House in Indianapolis each year. Occasionally, it schedules arguments outside the capital to allow students, press, … [Read more...] about Supreme Court on the Road in Madison County
Judicial Conference Committee Appointments
Compiled by Amanda Wishin | Research Attorney, Indiana Office of Court Services Effective September 5, 2018 Every summer, judicial officers request their preferences for committee service, choosing between the 21 Judicial Conference committees and two Indiana Judges Association jury instruction committees. The Chief Justice appoints these judicial officers to one of their preferred committees for a 3-year term that … [Read more...] about Judicial Conference Committee Appointments
Indiana students win national Law Day contest
By Haley Loquercio | Intern, Office of Communication, Education, and Outreach In celebration of Law Day on May 1, the Indiana Supreme Court promoted the National Center for State Courts’ (NCSC) writing contest for students in grades 3-12. Students were asked to answer why the founding fathers created three branches of government. Indiana had more participants than any other state and came away with three winners! For … [Read more...] about Indiana students win national Law Day contest