Mary Willis, Chief Administrative Officer of the Indiana Supreme Court’s Office of Judicial Administration, announced that Indiana Office of Court Services (IOCS) Deputy Director Justin Forkner has been promoted to Executive Director. The position was previously held by Jane Seigel, who announced her well-deserved spring retirement after many years of dedicated and faithful service. Forkner, an Indianapolis native, g … [Read more...] about New IOCS Executive Director
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State of the Judiciary 2018
A Hope-Filled Future On January 10, 2018, Chief Justice of Indiana Loretta Rush delivered her fourth address on the State of the Judiciary 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 view photographs at: courts.in.gov/supreme/2570.htm The Supreme Court Justices and Court of Appeals Judges were greeted by escorts … [Read more...] about State of the Judiciary 2018
ISBA Awards
On August 30, the Indiana State Bar Association held their annual awards luncheon in Indianapolis. The following Indiana Jurists were recognized: Honorable Loretta H. Rush, Chief Justice of Indiana, Women in the Law Recognition Award Honorable Thomas J. Felts, Allen County Circuit Court Judge, Outstanding Judge Award Honorable Matthew C. Kincaid, Boone County Superior Court Judge, Civility Award … [Read more...] about ISBA Awards
Justice Rucker inducted into Military Veterans Hall of Fame
On November 3, the Honorable Robert D. Rucker, Jr. was inducted into the Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame. Rucker served in the Vietnam War as a member of the Army 1st Cavalry Division (Air Mobile) and fought to relieve Marines who were under siege at Khe Sanh. During his tour of duty, he was twice wounded and awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, and the Air Medal. Justice Rucker served as the 105th … [Read more...] about Justice Rucker inducted into Military Veterans Hall of Fame
Oral Argument on the road in Vanderburgh County
On October 30, the Indiana Supreme Court heard an oral argument in southern Indiana rather than in the Supreme Court Courtroom in Indianapolis. The Court schedules arguments twice a year outside the capital to allow students, press, and public in other areas of the state an opportunity to see the work of the Court and to teach students about the judicial process. The Court heard argument in a juvenile delinquency … [Read more...] about Oral Argument on the road in Vanderburgh County