In Henriquez v. State, No. 20A04-1510-CR-1841, ____N.E.3d____ (Ind. Ct. App., August 9, 2016), at issue on appeal was whether the trial court failed to comply with I.C. 35-38-1-1(b) that requires the court to advise the defendant of the earliest release date and the maximum possible release date. Chief Judge Nancy Vaidik reviewed the legislative intent […]
Judges
Judge Freese leads CAP cadets
In February, Hendricks Superior Court Judge Robert Freese organized and led 30+ Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets to the Indiana Statehouse where they served as pages for the Indiana House of Representatives. It was a rewarding learning experience for everyone involved. Judge Freese serves as a Lieutenant Colonel with the Civil Air Patrol of the […]
2017 Legislative Summary
New crimes/increased criminal penalties: Level 1 felony: neglect of a dependent with a mental or physical disability. (S.E.A. 246, P.L. 263 – effective July 1, 2017) Level 1 felony: causing serious bodily injury to any person other than the defendant during a robbery of a pharmacist acting in an official capacity or a pharmacy. Level […]
Honorable Faith A. Graham
This is the forty-first article with an up-close highlight of a member of the judiciary. Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge Faith Graham graduated from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in May 1996. She served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in both Tippecanoe and Shelby counties and as a Deputy Public Defender in Tippecanoe […]
Partners in Justice: State of the Judiciary 2017
On January 18, 2017, Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush delivered her third 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/2552.htm The Supreme Court Justices and […]
#CanITweet? Guidance to courts on the limits of Broadcast Ban
Described by some as “Haiku journalism,” the 140-character limit of Twitter messages such as the fictional examples below, may seem to provide only short-script descriptions of legal events, but these abbreviated statements are beginning to impact court systems. As reporters and onlookers can give play-by-play-accounts of what is occurring in the courtroom and even include […]
Celebrating Adoption Day
National Adoption Day photos reflect smiling faces, happy moms and dads, and lots of hugs. The Indiana Supreme Court in 2012 first authorized broadcast coverage of adoption proceedings in celebration of this special day. Since then, over 500 children have found their “forever families” in 23 Indiana counties on this special day. Participating judges celebrate […]
Reforms to the Marion County Small Claims Courts
On July 18, 2011, an article appeared in the Wall Street Journal that criticized the operations of the nine township small claims courts in Marion County. The paper launched several additional stories covering litigant complaints of forum shopping, exorbitant attorney’s fees, and other unfair debt collection practices. Under the leadership of Marion Circuit Court Judge […]
Judge Mary G. Willis recognized for 25 years in the practice of law at ISBA award luncheon
Hon. Mary G. Willis’ 25 years of service in the practice of law were recognized at the Indiana State Bar Association’s awards luncheon in Indianapolis on Sept. 9. Prior to accepting her current position as Chief Administrative Officer of the Indiana Supreme Court, Judge Willis was elected as the judge of the Henry Circuit Court […]
Improvements to the Senior Judge Program
Changes are coming to the Senior Judge Program. On August 10, 2016, the Indiana Supreme Court created the Senior Judge Committee consisting of seven members, including three senior judges and three trial court judges. Under the Order, the “Committee is charged with making recommendations to the Court regarding the utilization of senior judges and the […]
