By Henry Flores & Kyle Hunter, Staff Attorneys | Office of Court Services In 2014, the landscape of expungement jurisprudence in Indiana changed significantly. Prior to that point, while it was more difficult to obtain one, an expungement resulted in the destruction, or removal, of all records of a criminal charge. But in 2014, the […]
Features
On the Road: Supreme Court oral argument in Parke County
By David Sexton, Intern | Office of Communication, Education & Outreach On Tuesday, October 22, the Indiana Supreme Court held an oral argument at Parke Heritage High School in Rockville. The Court heard an argument in Cavanaugh’s Sports Bar & Eatery, Ltd. v. Eric Porterfield, a civil negligence case. This argument marks the 46th time […]
Every 15 Minutes
By Hon. Brant J. Parry | Howard Superior Court 2 On April 16, 2019, the Grim Reaper walked the halls of Western High School in Howard County, entered a classroom every quarter hour, and pulled out a student. It was the beginning of a two-day program called “Every 15 Minutes,” named so because in the […]
The most impressive school you’ve never heard about
By Hon. Andrea R. Trevino | Allen Superior Court It’s a story that too many families have experienced. While at school, a student is in a fight; caught with drugs, contraband, or a weapon; and ends up at the juvenile center and then on probation. The student may also face expulsion from school, which can last […]
In the Right Direction
Lawyers ask for ethics guidance G. Michael Witte, Executive Director | Disciplinary Commission In April 2018, the Disciplinary Commission began providing Indiana lawyers informal ethics guidance and formal advisory opinions. Informal guidance allows a lawyer to confidentially submit an ethical conduct question. The process is known as a pointer system: the Commission points the lawyer […]
IOLTA Turns 20
Indiana marks a milestone in pro bono funding and looks ahead to future needs Chuck Dunlap, Executive Director | Indiana Bar Foundation IOLTA in Indiana In the fall of 1999, Indiana’s Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTA) program recorded its first revenue of $129.99 from Bank One (now Chase Bank). Since its inception, the Indiana […]
Advancing Justice in Rural Communities
Court partners with IU to create pilot rural justice clerkship program By David Sexton, Intern | Office of Communication, Education & Outreach The Indiana Supreme Court and Indiana University’s law schools partnered in a pilot program to allow their students to work with courts in less urban communities. Ten law students-five each from IU Maurer and IU […]
On the Road: Supreme Court oral argument in Wabash County
By Sarah Kidwell, Outreach Coordinator | Office of Communication, Education & Outreach On Thursday, April 18, the Indiana Supreme Court heard an oral argument in Wabash County rather than in the Supreme Court Courtroom in Indianapolis. The Court schedules arguments twice a year outside the capital to provide students, press, and public in other areas of […]
Voice of the Child: 2019 CASA Day celebration at the Indiana State House
By Leslie Dunn, State Director of GAL/CASA | Indiana Office of Court Services The State Office of GAL/CASA and the Legislative Committee of the GAL/CASA Advisory Commission held CASA Day at the State House on March 19, 2019, to share information with legislators about the importance of best-interest advocacy for children. A breakfast for legislators was […]
2019 Legislative Session Highlights
By Amanda R. Wishin, Research Attorney | Indiana Office of Court Services All bills are effective on July 1, 2019, unless otherwise noted. For summaries of all new relevant laws, see the Legislative Update, indianacourts.us/legislative. You can also subscribe by entering your email address in the top right corner. All bills that have been signed into […]
