Indiana Department of Correction
Federal incarceration doesn't count toward speedy trial clock
December 20, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld a Marion Superior judge’s decision not to dismiss charges against a man who
alleged his constitutional right to a speedy trial was violated because the state didn’t bring his case to trial within
a year, as required by Rule 4(C) of the Indiana Rules of Criminal Procedure.
More7th Circuit rules on Indiana's prison grievance process
November 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsAddressing a question for the first time about prison inmate complaints, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals held that a prisoner's
participation in internal affairs investigations isn’t an alternative for the administrative process an inmate must
follow in filing a grievance.
MoreJustices: court could impose only 1 juvenile commitment
November 17, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Supreme Court has issued an opinion affirming that a juvenile may not be sentenced to both a determinate and indeterminate
commitment.
MoreLawmakers discuss sentencing
October 26, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryProposed changes would reclassify drug crimes and emphasize county oversight.
MoreJudges uphold involuntary commitment
September 19, 2011
Jennifer NelsonWhen a defendant has been previously committed to a state institution because he was found incompetent to stand trial, that
state institution may be considered a community mental health center for purposes of a report required under Indiana Code
12-26-7-3(b), the Indiana Court of Appeals held Monday.
MoreAppeals court affirms sending employee appeal back to agency
August 11, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the grant of a fired Department of Correction employee’s petition for judicial
review, finding that it was clear on the record that an administrative agency’s action was without evidentiary foundation.
The appellate court noted the difficulty the judge had in conducting the judicial review due to deficiencies in recording
testimony.
MoreCircuit Court upholds ban on pen-pal solicitation by inmates
July 19, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe First Amendment rights of Indiana inmates aren’t being violated by a ban instituted by the Department of Correction
on advertising for pen-pals and receiving materials from resources that allow people to advertise for pen-pals, the 7th Circuit
Court of Appeals held Tuesday.
MoreDOC drops kosher meal appeal
May 16, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has granted the Indiana Department of Correction and other appellants’ motion to dismiss
their appeal of a case in which a federal judge found the DOC violated prisoners’ rights by denying kosher meals.
MoreCredit-time statute amendment not retroactive
April 27, 2011
Jennifer NelsonAn amendment to the statute governing credit-time eligibility for people on home detention in criminal corrections programs
is not retroactive, therefore, a defendant isn’t entitled to credit time under the amendment, the Indiana Court of Appeals
concluded Wednesday.
More7th Circuit: Staff should have told inmate to stop taking aspirin
January 26, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA District Court erred in granting summary judgment for the government on an inmate’s suit claiming his complications
from a surgery were the result of the prison medical staff disregarding instructions he stop taking blood thinners prior to
his surgery.
MoreCounty restores original service
January 19, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerAfter the Indiana Department of Corrections switched in the summer of 2010 from one victims’ notification service to
another as a cost-saving measure, one northern Indiana county has restored its program with the previous service provider.
MoreGovernor names new head of DOC
January 14, 2011
IL StaffBruce Lemmon will be the new commissioner of the Indiana Department of Correction. Gov. Mitch Daniels’ office announced
the appointment Thursday.
MoreState changes victim alerts
July 21, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerThe Indiana Department of Correction recently changed how it will notify those who register to find out where someone is in
the system, whether it’s a transfer from one jail to another, a change in status, or a legal hearing.
MoreCourt rules on sex offender status decisions
May 17, 2010
Michael HoskinsTackling the issue of who determines whether a convicted sex offender is considered a “sexually violent predator,”
the Indiana Court of Appeals today issued the latest ruling in a line of cases about the state’s sex offender registry
and how convicts’ names are removed.
MoreDOC to use DNA to fight contraband
May 12, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Department of Correction will use technology to analyze DNA samples
from prison contraband, thanks to a pilot project believed to be the first of its kind in the U.S.
MoreJudge certifies sex offender's class-action suit
March 4, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA federal judge has certified a convicted sex offender's suit against the Indiana Department of Correction as a class
action. The plaintiff claims registrants have no procedure to correct errors on the sex and violent offender registry.
More2 Ind. juvenile facilities rank high in DOJ report
January 8, 2010
IL StaffTwo Indiana juvenile facilities are cited in a new U.S. Department of Justice report for having high rates of sexual victimization
among the young offenders.
MoreCOA rules on re-registration of offenders
December 17, 2009
Jennifer NelsonTwo sex offenders serving or who had completed their 10-year registration period shouldn't have been required to re-register
for another 10-year period after being convicted of any other crime, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded today.
MoreCourt: Suit doesn't belong in federal court
July 28, 2009
Jennifer NelsonIn a ruling that could impact pending litigation involving Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services, the 7th Circuit
Court of Appeals decided the agency doesn't have standing to bring suits in federal court.
MoreMentally ill prisoners suit dismissal denied
July 23, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA federal judge has denied the Indiana Department of Correction's motion to dismiss a suit brought last year that challenges
the DOC's practices and programs regarding mentally ill patients.
MoreCOA declines ruling on constitutionality of plan
July 22, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals declined to address the constitutionality of a Department of Correction program for sex offenders
based on the deficient record before it and because the appellate court could decide the case without ruling on the constitutionality
of the program.
MoreInmate loses 3 appeals
June 17, 2009
Jennifer NelsonEric D. Smith, the New Castle inmate with the propensity for filing pro se suits, lost three appeals today with the Indiana
Court of Appeals.
MoreAttorney sentenced to 2 years in prison
June 3, 2009
Jennifer NelsonAn attorney who pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death as a Class C felony has been sentenced
to two years in the Indiana Department of Correction.
MoreSingle order can have more than 1 disposition
March 10, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has clarified juvenile caselaw, telling trial courts they can order a juvenile be committed to the
Department of Correction and in the same order also require probation after release.
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.
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vagueness cannot challenged, so let's write all laws vaguely and throw the constitution out the window.Even if the court is operating under a particular law, if they don't it they will change it to their liking. What a joke!!!
Two convictions becomes one conviction with exactly the same sentence, only it is not clear wheter or not that sentence will be 18 months, 120 months or 138 months. Actually if the guns were in a home, whether or not they were his, he is protected under the 2nd amendment. Jurors need to learn the law and the constitution before judging others. The cour5ts need to do this as well.
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.