Pro se
Attorneys use pro bono tax work to fill the gap
March 27, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlAlmost immediately after taking her seat on the Indiana Tax Court, Judge Martha Blood Wentworth saw the problem. Flowing into
her court were numerous pro se litigants who ended up getting their cases bounced because they had made a procedural error.
MoreSovereign citizens disavow legal system, make bogus filings aimed at police, judges
January 30, 2013
Dave StaffordMartin Jonassen describes himself as a sovereign citizen, one of a loose affiliation of people who believe most laws don’t
apply to them. Adherents also strive to make life difficult and sometimes dangerous for law enforcement and the judiciary,
and Indiana lawmakers have taken notice.
MoreConour court filings reveal lavish lifestyle
December 19, 2012
Dave StaffordThe ex-attorney is still without counsel in his wire fraud case and is proceeding pro se in his divorce and foreclosure cases.
MoreAttempted ‘hybrid’ defense delay didn’t violate speedy trial rule
December 18, 2012
Dave StaffordA criminal defendant who filed motions on his own behalf and who also had consented to appointment of a special public defender
was not denied a speedy trial when a delay of more than 70 days occurred, the Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
MoreNew Marion County Small Claims rules a ‘change in atmosphere’
October 16, 2012
Dave StaffordA new set of rules for Marion County’s nine township Small Claims courts will make the forums more transparent and put
important court information online for the first time, according to the judge overseeing reform efforts.
MoreWoman unable to prove attorney actions were prejudicial
August 13, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlA woman’s petition for post-conviction relief on the grounds her trial counsel was ineffective was denied by the Indiana
Court of Appeals.
MoreMajority reverses Hopper advisement created last year
November 29, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA divided Indiana Supreme Court has reversed its 2010 decision to require pro se defendants be informed about the dangers
of pleading guilty without an attorney. Two of the justices who originally voted to create the “Hopper advisement”
found themselves in the minority on the high court’s decision on rehearing.
MoreLawmakers taking second look at 'second chance law'
October 14, 2011
Michael HoskinsLegislators want to take a second look at a new law passed this year that gives Indiana residents with nonviolent criminal
histories a chance to limit public access to parts of their record.
MoreRule revision aims to broaden use of limited scope representation
October 12, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court revised the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure to allow pro se litigants and other potential clients
to use limited scope representation more often and without some of the restraint they’ve had in the past.
MoreJustices split on appellate review of prisoner litigant's claim
September 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsOne of Indiana's most well-known pro se prisoner litigants convinced two of the state justices that his latest appeal
should get their attention, but the other three denied transfer relating to how the Indiana Court of Appeals dismissed the
case.
More7th Circuit examines 3-strike rule on prisoner suits
August 25, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has followed in the footsteps of some of its sister Circuits, holding that a pro se prisoner
suit should proceed because an Indiana federal judge wrongly determined the frequent suit-filing inmate had three strikes
rather than two in terms of frivolous claims.
MoreJudge affirms retaining charges but finds criminal prosecution unjust
February 18, 2011
Jennifer NelsonAn Indiana Court of Appeals judge expressed concern that a woman’s criminal case may be affected by her admittance of
violating several city ordinances after her dogs attacked two people.
MoreCourt rules on child support nonpayment case
February 11, 2011
Michael HoskinsJust because someone doesn’t pay child support for more than one son or daughter doesn’t mean the person can be
charged more than once for that criminal nonpayment if there’s only one support order issued.
MoreNew Supreme Court lineup could change pro se case outcome
January 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court is thinking about rehearing a case it ruled on four months ago, in which a majority at the time
created a new rule but offered no guidance for trial judges on informing future defendants about the dangers of proceeding
pro se.
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.
MoreReports break down caseloads, costs in Indiana courts
November 22, 2010
IL StaffIt cost nearly $400 million to operate Indiana courts last year, according to new reports released by the Indiana Supreme
Court Division on State Court Administration.
MoreTippecanoe County judge recognized for access to justice work
September 15, 2010
IL StaffTippecanoe Superior Judge Gregory J. Donat is the 2010 recipient of the American Judicature Society’s Kathleen M. Sampson
Access to Justice Award. Judge Donat has worked to improve access to justice for everyone.
MoreSupreme Court uses PBS to educate public on courts
August 31, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court is teaming up with the state’s Public Broadcasting Service to offer specials informing residents
about the court system.
MoreJudges: no private cause allowed for not reporting abuse, neglect
June 10, 2010
Michael HoskinsStanding behind a decision made by appellate judges about 20 years ago, the Indiana Court of Appeals has again declined to
interpret state statute in a way that allows for a private right of action for failing to report child abuse or neglect.
MoreCOA: Parole revocation not unconstitutional
January 25, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed that the decision to revoke a defendant's parole because he refused to take a polygraph
test wasn't based on an impermissible ex post facto application of state statute.
MoreMoving a law library, maintaining accessibility
January 6, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerWhat could have been a tragic end to a law library in central Indiana at the end of 2009 will be a new beginning in 2010.
MoreLawyer failed to deny note execution under oath
September 11, 2009
Jennifer NelsonBecause an attorney acting pro se in a mortgage suit didn't include a statement in his general denial that the denial
was truthful and made under penalty for perjury, he failed to deny under oath the execution of the note, the Indiana Court
of Appeals ruled today.
MoreHigh court rules on self-representation issue
March 17, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court affirmed a trial court's ruling that a defendant who was competent enough to stand trial wasn't
competent to represent himself at trial, an issue on remand from the Supreme Court of the United States.
MoreCounties wanting local video can apply now
February 23, 2009
IL StaffIndiana counties that would like a customized self-represented litigant video can apply to the Indiana Supreme Court Division
of State Court Administration Indiana Family Court Project.
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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!