Clark County
Judges rule against commissioners in eminent domain dispute
March 21, 2013
Jennifer NelsonIn a case involving the use of eminent domain to acquire land to expand the runway at the Clark County Airport, the Indiana
Court of Appeals encouraged lawyers and the courts to stop using the phrase “jurisdiction over a particular case”
when the term “legal error” should be used.
MoreCOA affirms rulings for Sellersburg in annexation case
July 18, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe town of Sellersburg’s annexation proceedings should take priority over an incorporation proceeding involving the
same area of land, the Indiana Court of Appeals held.
MoreClark County man waived right to appeal
July 17, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA Southern Indiana man, as part of his plea agreement on child molesting charges, knowingly and voluntarily waived his right
to challenge the propriety of his sentence on appeal, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled.
MoreDrug dealing, possession convictions upheld again
June 11, 2012
Dave StaffordThe Indiana Court of Appeals upheld on rehearing a Clark County man’s convictions of drug dealing and possession, among
other charges.
MoreJudges uphold original decision in Clark County surveyor's suit
March 30, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals granted the former Clark County surveyor’s request for a rehearing on its decision regarding
his involvement in two county projects, but found his assertions on rehearing are without merit.
MoreState bar, southern Indiana lawyers offer aid to tornado victims
March 12, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana State Bar Association has established a toll-free legal aid line for victims of the March 2 tornadoes in Southeast
Indiana. Victims who call for legal information will be matched with local lawyers who have volunteered to provide free legal
consultations on matters such as insurance claims, home repair contracts, landlord issues and replacing legal documents.
MoreJudges rule on Clark County surveyor's suit
January 11, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment for the former Clark County surveyor in his request that he should
have been involved in a project involving Lancassange Creek. But the judges reversed summary judgment for the surveyor regarding
whether he should have been involved in a project in a subdivision.
MoreUnifying Indiana courts
November 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsUnification of courts is leading to greater efficiency and cooperation.
MoreAppellate court finds mother wasn't in contempt
November 9, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals agreed with a mother that the Clark Circuit Court erred in finding her in contempt for not putting
her teenage daughter on a plane to Florida to visit the teen’s father over Christmas break. The appellate court did
agree with the trial court that the mom should have to pay for another flight to visit the father.
MoreClark judges sue over budget cuts
June 8, 2011
Michael HoskinsClark Circuit and Superior judges have filed lawsuits against county officials over proposed budget cuts, restarting the kind
of litigation that four years ago led to the Indiana Supreme Court’s urging that trial judges work with and share in
the financial decision-making process rather than resorting to judicial mandates.
MoreGovernor signs courts, judicial age bills
May 11, 2011
IL StaffGov. Mitch Daniels has signed into law changes to various courts around the state, as well as the legislation that removes
age restrictions of certain judges who run for office.
MoreBills on courts, forfeiture before governor
May 11, 2011
Jennifer NelsonSeveral Indiana counties will have their Circuit and Superior courts unified and certain judges will no longer have to be
less than 70 years old when they take office, thanks to legislation passed during the 2011 session of the General Assembly.
MoreGeneral Assembly wraps up on time
May 2, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 2011 session of the Indiana General Assembly ended on schedule despite the weeks-long walkout by House Democrats. Now,
bills impacting Indiana’s courts and legal community make their way to the governor’s desk.
MoreBalancing philosophical with practical concerns regarding death penalty
April 27, 2011
Michael HoskinsIndiana Lawyer takes an in-depth look at the death penalty in the "Cost of Justice" series.
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.
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.
MoreLast day for legislators to file bills
January 13, 2011
IL StaffToday is the deadline for state senators to file Senate bills to be considered during the 2011 session. State representatives’
deadline for filing House bills was Tuesday and they have until today to file vehicle bills.
MoreIndiana Family courts receive more than $200,000
January 5, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerAs the family court project of the Indiana Supreme Court’s Division of State Court Administration enters a new year,
courts that participate in the program have learned they will continue to operate with about the same amount of funding they
have had in recent years.
MoreClark County self-help center helps pro se litigants
December 22, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerWhen pro se litigants find themselves in a courthouse for the first time, there’s a good chance they aren’t quite
sure what to do. In the Clark County courthouse in Jeffersonville, just across the river from Louisville, a self-help center
for pro se litigants in civil cases has been operational since late May.
MoreJudges reverse support modification for lack of jurisdiction
November 22, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a lower court’s ruling that Illinois proceedings on child support were null because
jurisdiction was never properly transferred, noting it found an ex parte proceeding that excluded the mother “extremely
troubling.”
MoreCommission on Courts makes recommendations
October 27, 2010
Michael HoskinsAs the interim legislative calendar wound down to make way for the next Indiana General Assembly session, the Commission on
Courts has made recommendations on new court requests and discussed issues that impact funding and structure of statewide
trial courts.
MoreJudges rule man's right to speedy trial was violated
August 30, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe state had an affirmative duty to pursue prosecution of a defendant under his right to a speedy trial, the Indiana Court
of Appeals ruled today. The appellate court also disapproved of the state’s blanket policy to not attempt to secure
the attendance of an accused incarcerated person in a foreign jurisdiction until he has finished serving his sentence there.
MoreClark County goes online with Odyssey
July 19, 2010
IL StaffClark County is now using the Indiana Supreme Court Case Management System, Odyssey.
MoreCOA finds fundamental error in juvenile case, again
June 30, 2010
Jennifer NelsonIn a case identical to one it ruled on earlier this year, the Indiana Court of Appeals found the state violated a juvenile’s
right to counsel at her detention hearing.
MoreHigh court clarifies preliminary injunction issue
February 17, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court issued an opinion today explaining its reasoning for granting a permanent writ of mandamus last
year against Clark Circuit Court.
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With all due respect, Rick, I think you probably would be making a mistake by going to law school. The job market for attorneys is so saturated, you may well find yourself unemployed and with a lot of debt. You mention law would be a good supplement to your skills. True. But employers unfortunately don't value that. You will find that a law degree may well pigeonhole you into an attorney slot and limit career options. If you have a good job now I would hold onto that. As an attorney, you may well end up making less with the aforementioned debt.
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...