Indiana General Assembly
Justices reverse forfeiture of truck
April 27, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court agreed with the lower appellate court that a man’s truck shouldn’t have been lost in
a civil forfeiture action because the state didn’t prove any substantial connection between the truck and the commission
of a crime.
MoreBill expands merit selection
April 27, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryLawmakers consider election vs. selection of Superior county judges in Lake County.
MoreLegislation impacting judiciary awaiting final approval
April 20, 2011
Kelly LucasSeveral bills that may alter the look of the Indiana judiciary await final approval during the waning days of the 2011 legislative
session.
MoreHouse committee passes altered immigration bill
April 15, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana House Public Policy Committee has passed Senate Bill 590, a contentious piece of legislation that aims to tackle
illegal immigration in the state.
MoreLawmakers resume debate on issues impacting state courts
April 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsBoth federal and state lawmakers seem to be letting the clock tick down to the final seconds.
MoreIndiana Senate honors state's oldest former legislator
April 13, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryTeacher, lawyer, businessman, farmer, statesman – Elmer Hoehn has held many titles in his life.
MoreEditorial: More of the same?
April 13, 2011
Editorial Indiana LawyerThey’re back, and like most citizens who watch with interest the goings on in the Indiana General Assembly, we’re
not sure it’s altogether a good thing.
MoreJudge dismisses civil forfeiture suit against state prosecutors
April 6, 2011
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior judge has tossed a lawsuit against 78 county prosecutors being accused of breaking the law by not turning
over seized assets from criminals to a school construction fund. In doing so, the judge expressed concern about the lack of
reasoning and consistency demonstrated by prosecutors throughout the state.
More4 Indiana justices testify on state budget
March 29, 2011
Michael HoskinsFour of the Indiana Supreme Court justices testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee Monday night, talking to lawmakers
specifically about the need for an appellate case management system, more funding for public defense, and continued fairness
in how judicial officers and prosecutors are paid throughout the state.
MoreLawmaker asks General Assembly to study creation of state patent law
March 16, 2011
Michael HoskinsAn Indiana lawmaker wants to explore whether the state should create its own patent law, focusing on specific business method
processes that aren’t covered by the federal patent system.
MoreHouse Republicans vote to fine absent Democrats
March 3, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana House Republicans passed a motion Thursday fining the Democrats who fled to Illinois last week $250 a day until
a quorum is present.
MoreWould bill make immigrants feel unwelcome?
March 2, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerAs a contentious immigration law that went into effect in Arizona last summer continues to be challenged and further changes
are being considered by Arizona lawmakers, similar bills at the state and local level, including one in the Indiana Statehouse,
have been gaining traction.
MoreFirst Wednesdays return with immigration discussion
February 28, 2011
IL StaffThe American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana’s First Wednesday discussion series has returned. It kicks off March 2
with the panel discussion “Immigration: The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly.”
MoreMandatory retirement, unified court bills still alive
February 17, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe bill that would end a mandatory retirement age for certain judges and the bill that would unify Clark County courts are
ready for third reading in their respective houses.
MoreDistribution of judicial decisions still evolving
February 16, 2011
Michael HoskinsNestled on a top shelf in the Indiana Supreme Court’s law library, the book doesn’t stand out, and one might not
look at it any differently than the others nearby.
MoreEnvironmental bills to watch
February 16, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerA number of bills with environmental impact have been introduced in both houses of the Indiana Legislature for 2011.
MoreJTAC fee bill amended, other bills moving
February 11, 2011
IL StaffThe Senate bill aimed at increasing the automated record-keeping fee to pay for a statewide case management system made it
out of committee, but not before legislators decreased the fee beginning this year.
MoreJTAC fee, Clark County courts bills before committees
February 7, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA bill that would increase the automated record-keeping fee to pay for implementation of a statewide case-management system
and a bill that proposes to create a unified Circuit Court in Clark County are just two of the bills before committees this
week in the Indiana General Assembly.
MoreUnified courts, judicial nomination bills move
February 3, 2011
Jennifer NelsonSeveral bills of impact on the courts saw action this week before the Indiana General Assembly shut down for two days after
a winter storm hit the state.
MoreMany courts shut down due to weather
February 2, 2011
IL StaffSeveral courts around the state are closed today after heavy snow and ice hit Indiana this week. The weather has even caused
the Indiana General Assembly to postpone hearings for a second day.
MoreWeather causes closures, cancellations
February 1, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe ice and snow falling in central Indiana has led to cancellations of two court events and closed the Indiana General Assembly.
MoreALJ, problem-solving courts bills moving
January 24, 2011
IL StaffA House bill dealing with problem-solving courts and a Senate bill that involves administrative proceedings and administrative
law judge disqualifications have made it out of their respective judiciary committees.
MoreNew tax court judge takes the bench
January 19, 2011
IL StaffMartha Wentworth started her new position as Indiana Tax Court judge this week.
MoreStatewide case management system is a third of the way plugged in
January 19, 2011
Michael HoskinsThree years in, and Indiana’s case management system is plugged into about one-third of the state’s courts.
MoreIndiana judiciary continues to lead by example
January 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsEven though times are tough, the Indiana chief justice says the Hoosier judiciary remains strong and continues to be a leader
that other states look to as an example.
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Jack, I was only responding to bill's comment of tying everybody in government together. I agree with you though, it takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch.. As in any profession. What's truly unfair is when somebody violates someone's trust and takes complete advantage of someone
John’s comment is unfair. The majority of attorneys can be trusted. Unfortunately, all it takes is one greedy, unscrupulous, immoral attorney to jade the public.
In regards to bill's comment about trusting the cover meant. We can trust them about as much as we can trust attorneys'.
This is disturbing to learn...
Yikes!