Saturday, February 4, 2012

Judge Trockman Receives Key to the City of Evansville and Judge Kiely Heads New Veteran’s Treatment Court

February 21, 2011 by Editor

Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel presented the Key to the City on January 25, 2011 to Vanderburgh Superior Court Judge Wayne Trockman. Judge Trockman was recognized for his efforts in creating one of the first certified drug courts in the State of Indiana and in establishing the certification program through the Indiana Judicial Center.
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Problem Solving Courts in Indiana

Problem Solving Courts in Indiana

May 5, 2010 by Editor

All Indiana judges are familiar with the “revolving door” of the criminal justice system.  Individuals are sentenced for relatively minor criminal offenses, only to return months later facing new and frequently more serious charges. While terms of imprisonment seem to curb criminal activity for a period of time, eventually the re-offending individual reverts back to [...]

Update on Court Reform Grants

May 5, 2010 by Editor

In late summer 2009, the Supreme Court awarded nearly $350,000 to 12 courts across the state for the study and implementation of various programs designed to help courts streamline their operations.  Under the Court Reform Grant (CRG) Program, grants of up to $30,000 are available for initial efficiency studies, while grants of up to $40,000 [...]