Indiana Trial Courts
Judge: punitive-damage cap unconstitutional
March 3, 2009
Michael HoskinsA Marion County judge has refused to reduce damages in a priest sex-abuse case, saying the punitive damage caps put in place
more than a decade ago are unconstitutional.
MoreLongtime Madison County judge dies
February 27, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA longtime Madison County judge died suddenly Wednesday. Judge David W. Hopper, 60, had served as a jurist for a total of
28 years.
MoreJustices order mandate writ against court
February 25, 2009
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has granted a relator's verified petition for writ of mandamus and prohibition against a Grant
Superior judge and the clerk.
MoreCounty, court don't have to give back pay
February 17, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA former chief probation officer for the Clark Superior Court isn't entitled to back pay after she stepped down as chief,
the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
MoreJudge holds public hearings on foreclosure rule
February 17, 2009
IL StaffMarion Superior Judge Cynthia Ayers is holding public hearings today and Thursday regarding the proposed local rule, 49-TR85-231,
which would require mandatory mediation for mortgage foreclosure cases in Marion County.
MoreHouse passes St. Joseph judicial election bill
February 13, 2009
Michael HoskinsIn a historically notable vote, the Indiana House of Representatives passed a bill that would elect St. Joseph Superior judges
rather than stick with a merit-selection and retention system in place for 35 years.
MoreLake County fee bill moves forward
February 10, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe House Judiciary Committee met this morning to consider five bills that included assessing a $10 fee for Lake County court
filings, which would be used to fund a consolidated judicial center.
MoreJudge named chairman of alcohol commission
February 10, 2009
IL StaffA longtime Wayne County judge has been appointed the new chairman of the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission.
MoreSt. Joseph judicial election bill out of committee
February 5, 2009
IL StaffThe bill requiring the non-partisan election of Superior Court judges in St. Joseph County has made it out of committee.
MoreSnow closes Porter, LaPorte courts
February 4, 2009
IL StaffThe Porter and LaPorte county courts were closed today after the area received more than a foot of lake-effect snow. Starke,
Pulaski, and St. Joseph counties reported no closings or delays today because of the weather.
MoreAttorney's kidnapper nets 60-year sentence
February 3, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe man who abducted his attorney in July 2008 has been sentenced to 60 years in the Indiana Department of Correction.
MoreOrder restricts guns, alcohol in judge's home
January 30, 2009
Jennifer NelsonSpecial Judge Walter Chapala issued an order this week requiring all firearms be removed from the home of a LaPorte Superior
judge who was shot last month in her home.
MoreSnow closes some federal, county courts
January 28, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe foot or more of snow dumped on the southern two-thirds of Indiana hasn't stopped some attorneys from making it to
their offices today, but it has closed some courts around the state.
MoreSome Lake civil cases go to random filing
January 28, 2009
Michael HoskinsAttorneys opening new civil cases in Lake County should note that a new random filing system is being put in place, a plan
described as the most extensive use of this in the county's history.
MoreCounties seeking comment on rule changes
January 27, 2009
IL StaffTwo central Indiana counties are seeking public comment on proposed local rule changes.
MoreMarion County presiding judge named
January 23, 2009
IL StaffThe state's largest county court system has new leadership for the next two years. Marion Superior Judge Robert Altice,
a Republican, became presiding judge of the court system for a two-year term.
MoreJudge's suspension begins Feb. 11
January 21, 2009
Jennifer NelsonAn Allen County judge sanctioned as a result of his conduct in a fellow jurist's courtroom will serve a three-day suspension
without pay beginning Feb. 11, the Indiana Supreme Court announced today.
MoreCommission admonishes Miami Superior judge
January 20, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA Miami Superior judge received a public admonition today from the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications for granting
an ex parte petition in a child custody case. The commission also noted it has repeatedly addressed this type of violation
for years.
MoreOpponents won't appeal Geist annexation
January 20, 2009
Michael HoskinsOpponents from the 66,000-person town of Geist announced Monday they won't appeal annexation to Fishers.
MoreReception honors retiring Fulton Circuit judge
January 7, 2009
IL StaffThe public is invited to attend a reception honoring Fulton Circuit Judge Douglas B. Morton as he retires from the bench.
MoreNewly elected judge shot in northern Indiana
December 24, 2008
Michael HoskinsA northern Indiana deputy prosecutor and soon-to-be LaPorte Superior judge was shot in her home late Monday night.
MoreMuncie lawyer named city court judge
December 22, 2008
Michael HoskinsA Muncie law firm will remain intact after both of its longtime partners take the bench in January.
MoreGovernor backs court reforms
December 19, 2008
Michael HoskinsExpect some talk of sweeping court reforms in the coming legislative session.
MoreSpecial masters named in senior judge's case
December 19, 2008
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has named three trial judges to serve as special masters in the disciplinary action against Senior
Judge Walter P. Chapala, formerly of the LaPorte Superior Court.
MoreJudge argues for suspension, not removal
December 15, 2008
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior judge who's been suspended from the bench pending a final decision from the Indiana Supreme Court believes
his penalty should fall somewhere between a public reprimand and removal.
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The court of appeals not only tries to rewrite or interpret the law to suit their fancy, now they choose play stupid as well. Every consideration must be given to pro se litigants, who are not held to the same standards as attorneys, as stated by,SCOTUS. I assume they didn't have a lawyer, since one wasn't mentioned and I strongly suggest thatb the rest of the, origional petitioners get back in there and fight for their rights.
the irony of situations like this is that the clients whom conour cheated are the ones who should be pulling hardest for him to remain free and keep his law license, so they have some hopes of him paying back. really bury the guy deep and then there will be little hope of restitution
Qualified immunity, means that if you wear a badge, you are exempt from law and free to do anything you please! The courts will back badge toting individuals, because they think they are above the law as well. They think, they have judicial immunity, they do not.
Deeply, deeply concerned? I'll bet if it was the judge's money that had been swindled we'd see deep concern with actual consequences. First a Ponzi scheme, then a shell game with the assets…c'mon, hasn't Conour abused the judicial system and his clients long enough? I say enough already.
Wow, just wow.