Marion County
Commissioner honors 2 judges for juvenile work
December 14, 2009
IL StaffLaPorte Circuit Judge Thomas Alevizos and Marion Superior Judge Marilyn Moores have received the Distinguished Hoosier Award
for their work with juveniles.
MoreSuit filed against Marion County traffic court
December 8, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA suit filed today claims the Marion County traffic court judge is violating residents' constitutional rights by imposing
additional fines on those who unsuccessfully challenge their tickets and closing proceedings to the public.
MoreCASA program receives $2 million
November 25, 2009
Rebecca BerfangerChild Advocates just got big boost in its efforts to help children.
MoreCourt: Conference constitutes 'congestion'
October 19, 2009
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior judge didn't err by continuing a jury trial because a mandatory judicial conference resulted in too
few judges and magistrates being available, the Indiana Supreme Court has reiterated in an order.
MoreProsecutor faces misconduct charges
October 8, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court's Disciplinary Commission has filed a complaint against Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi
alleging he played to the media and violated professional conduct rules when commenting about two murder cases.
MoreAttorneys challenge state's med-mal cap
September 16, 2009
Jennifer NelsonTwo central Indiana attorneys have filed a challenge to Indiana's Medical Malpractice Cap, arguing the cap violates the
Indiana Constitution. The challenge follows a jury verdict in which a widower won $8.5 million following his wife's
death.
MoreCourt rules on adult-business ordinance
September 4, 2009
Jennifer NelsonSix years after the city of Indianapolis amended its adult-business ordinances, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered
the District Court to hold an evidentiary hearing on whether the restricted hours in the new ordinance violate the businesses'
constitutional rights.
MoreCourt deputy alleges discrimination
August 27, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA Marion County deputy sheriff is suing her employer, claiming the sheriff's department discriminated against her when
it selected male deputies for open positions within the court system.
MoreJudge must pay $10,000 in disciplinary fees
August 26, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe judge and former commissioner disciplined for their roles that led to a wrongfully convicted man staying in prison must
pay nearly $18,000 in expenses related to their disciplinary proceedings.
MoreBrazilian delegation to learn about mediation
August 20, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA delegation of Brazilian magistrates is in Indianapolis to learn more about U.S. judicial mediation and how it may be applied
in Brazilian courts.
MoreTrial court erred in denying motion to continue
August 17, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA Marion Superior trial court should have granted a woman's motion to continue the day of her bench trial because she
had a constitutional right to present a defense to support her involuntary intoxication argument, the Indiana Court of Appeals
decided today.
MoreFormer Marion Superior judge dies
August 13, 2009
Jennifer NelsonFormer Marion Superior Judge John "Jan" D. Downer died Aug.10 at the age of 73. Judge Downer was appointed a Marion
County Municipal judge in 1978 by Gov. Otis Bowen and served as judge for 22 years. He retired from the Marion Superior Court
in 2000 and worked as a senior judge until 2004.
MoreState's policy in court doesn't violate constitution
August 12, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe state's refusal to waive jury trials in one Marion Superior Court doesn't violate the constitutional rights of
the mentally ill defendants who appear in that court, ruled the Indiana Court of Appeals.
MoreComment sought on foreclosure settlement rule
August 7, 2009
IL StaffThe Marion County courts are seeking comment on proposed amendments to Administrate Local Rule 49-TR 85 Rule 231 - Mandatory
Settlement Conferences in Mortgage Foreclosure Cases.
MoreJudge awards $42 million in back pay suit
July 28, 2009
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior judge is awarding more than $42.4 million to a class of thousands of former state employees who sued to
recover back pay for unequal wages earned between 1973 and 1993.
MoreMarion Superior judge recognized for service
July 17, 2009
IL StaffMarion Superior Judge Cynthia Ayers was honored today by her colleagues and the business community during Indiana Black Expo
for her many years of service on and off the bench.
MoreJudges don't agree candidate is 'qualified'
July 10, 2009
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Court of Appeals judges disagreed as to whether an elected at-large school board candidate was "qualified"
under the Indiana Constitution to take office because his election caused three members from the same school district to be
on the board.
MoreOpinion explains use of supplemental evidence
June 15, 2009
Jennifer NelsonIn affirming a trial court's decision to uphold a board of zoning appeals' denial of a petition for a variance, the
Indiana Court of Appeals also addressed the trial court's admission of supplemental evidence pursuant to Indiana Code
Section 36-7-4-1009.
MoreComment sought on late fee rule change
June 1, 2009
IL StaffComments are being accepted regarding a proposed rule change that would allow Marion Superior and Circuit Courts to impose
a $25 late payment fee for failing to pay costs, fines, or civil penalties.
MoreSuspended judge returns to bench
May 11, 2009
IL StaffMarion Superior Judge Grant Hawkins, who was suspended earlier this year without pay, returned to the bench today.
MoreFormer public defender sentenced
May 7, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA former Marion County public defender arrested during an undercover child sex sting was sentenced Wednesday for child
solicitation, a Class C felony.
MoreOfficers say wrong textbook hurt promotions
April 23, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThree current Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers have filed a suit against the city because they received
the wrong textbooks to study for a promotion examination.
MoreAG files suit against foreclosure consultants
April 9, 2009
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed lawsuits today against five foreclosure consulting companies accused of violating
state laws.
MoreFormer municipal judge, legal aid counsel dies
April 8, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA former Marion Municipal Court judge and general counsel of the Indianapolis Legal Aid Society died Monday at the age of
93.
MoreUse of bench warrants still not certain
April 7, 2009
Michael HoskinsAttorneys have settled a federal case that led to the Marion Superior Court scrapping its practice of issuing bench warrants
for the arrest of people who'd failed to appear in civil cases, but a statewide investigation of whether state law allows
judges to issue these warrants remains ongoing.
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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.
Forcing a defendant to wear a stun belt, in court or otherwise, is a violation of american principles! It is also unconstitutional!
So, if I save $100.00 cash per week, from my $500.00 per week paycheck, for 50 years, at which time, I will have saved $260,000.00, the government can raid my home and take my money, just by saying it is drug money! Shouldn't the government, have some kind of evidence of drugs, rather, than just saying we are the government and we will take anything you own, anytime we choose? Tyranny is upon us! If you don't know your rights, you don't have any!