This is the fifty-seventh Court Times article highlighting a member of the Indiana Judiciary Judge Jose Salinas was elected to the Marion County Superior Court in 2007. He graduated from the University of Texas-Pan American (now the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley), located in south Texas along the Texas/Mexico border in 1989. He received his law degree […]
Columns
The Good, the Bad, and the Disappointing
Adrienne Meiring, Executive Director | Disciplinary Commission From March 2020 through half of 2021, even the most patient souls have been tested: a pandemic, social unrest, and political uncertainty. In such times, there is a temptation to suggest that ethical standards should be relaxed in the name of survival. But challenging times make for creative […]
Vigo County Courts Engage Participants in an Unlikely Way
The COVID-19 pandemic strained problem-solving courts’ ability to ensure access to effective treatment and encourage connection and purpose. Vigo County Veterans Treatment Court coordinator James Ramer wanted to motivate participants to remain engaged, connected, and motivated. He challenged participants to remain sanction free for six months with the reward of seeing him shave his head. […]
Awards, Celebrations, and Appointments
Harrell receives ABA award Terry Harrell, JLAP Executive Director, received the Meritorious Service Award from the American Bar Association. The award is presented in recognition of her commitment to advancing judicial, lawyer, and law student well-being. Harrell has served as Chair of the ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs, Chair of the ABA Working Group […]
Introducing the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The Indiana Supreme Court’s Office of Judicial Administration has a new department, the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Dr. Gina Forrest is the Chief Diversity Officer and Ms. Princess Darnell is the DEI Coordinator. Both women are from Indiana originally and have a passion for education. The Office is designed to promote inclusivity in […]
