The treatment of self-represented litigants is an ongoing dilemma for Indiana courts. Judges grapple with questions of how to effectively ensure access to justice for these litigants, who may be at a disadvantage in proceedings where important rights are at stake. This question was addressed by the United States Supreme Court in 2011 in Turner v. Rogers, 131 S.Ct 2507 (2011). Although the ruling in this case was … [Read more...] about US Supreme Court Examines Services for Self-Represented Litigants
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Federal Case Review: Pledges and Promises, Solicitations, and Public Endorsement Clauses
The U.S. Supreme Court’s acceptance that states have a vital interest in maintaining judicial integrity has stoked some scholars’ hopes that other restrictions on judicial campaign conduct will also pass constitutional muster. Of particular interest are the provisions in many state judicial codes, Indiana included, which prohibit judicial candidates from making “pledges, promises, or commitments that are incon … [Read more...] about Federal Case Review: Pledges and Promises, Solicitations, and Public Endorsement Clauses