Indiana Supreme Court
Small Claims task force meetings begin Wednesday
February 20, 2012
IL StaffThe newly created task force formed by the Indiana Supreme Court to look into the practices and procedures used in Marion
County Small Claims courts will hold its first of three hearings Wednesday.
MoreNonsupport of dependent enhancement not based on number of children
February 17, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court ruled Thursday that under Indiana Code 35-46-1-5(a), the enhancement of nonsupport of a dependent
child to a Class C felony because of an arrearage of $15,000 or more is triggered by the dollar amount owed, regardless of
how many children the parent has.
MoreJustice semi-finalist interviews Feb. 23
February 17, 2012
IL StaffThe seven lawyers in the running to be the next Indiana justice will be interviewed by the Judicial Nominating Commission
Feb. 23.
MoreJustices slash amount non-merit state employees can get in back pay
February 16, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has adjusted the time frame for which state non-merit employees who sued for back pay may be able
to recover funds. Instead of the period going back some 20 years, the justices decided the non-merit employee’s time
period should be the same as merit employees.
MoreJustices decline Camm prosecutor case
February 16, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court decided Tuesday it will not disturb the ruling by the Indiana Court of Appeals that Floyd County
Prosecutor Keith Henderson can’t be involved in the retrial of David Camm. Camm is set to be tried for a third time
for the murders of his wife and two children.
MoreJustices reformulate jury instruction
February 15, 2012
The Indiana Supreme Court upheld the denial of a man’s petition for post-conviction relief claiming ineffective assistance
of counsel. In doing so, the justices addressed the use and language of a jury instruction and rewrote it to make it clearer.
MoreJustice applicant pool reflective of Indiana
February 15, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe percentage of women in the semi-finalist group to be the next state justice decreased as compared to the state's population.
MoreIndiana Court Decisions Jan. 26-Feb. 8, 2012
February 15, 2012
IL StaffRead For Publication opinions from Indiana's appellate courts and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
MoreJustices dissent on denying transfer in wage payment case
February 14, 2012
Michael HoskinsTwo Indiana Supreme Court justices disagreed with their colleagues about not taking a case on the state’s wage payment
statute, issuing dissent that described how they believe the justices should clear up perceived uncertainty about whether
the law can be applied to certain claims before the Indiana Department of Labor.
MoreTask force will examine Marion County's small claims courts
February 14, 2012
Michael HoskinsA new task force will review the practices and procedures of the nine small claims courts within the state’s largest
county, following critical reports last year suggesting litigants may not receive the same access to justice in each court
or as parties have in other Indiana jurisdictions.
MoreJustices take environmental, land rights appeals
February 13, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court accepted two civil cases last week on transfer, in addition to the two-high profile appeals involving
legislative fines against lawmakers and Secretary of State Charlie White.
MoreFund-matching extension increases value of gifts to lawyer loan repayment program
February 13, 2012
IL StaffAny gift contributed by a lawyer to the Indiana Bar Foundation’s Richard M. Givan Loan Repayment Assistance Program
this year could potentially quadruple in value, thanks to fund-matching initiatives.
More7 named as justice semi-finalists
February 9, 2012
Jennifer NelsonFour men and three women have been named semi-finalists to become the next Indiana Supreme Court justice.
MoreHigh court to hear legislative fines appeal
February 8, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has taken the appeal of a Marion County judge’s decision that ordered Democratic members of
the Indiana House be refunded the money withheld from their paychecks due to a walkout in 2011.
MoreJustices take secretary of state case
February 8, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court decided Tuesday to hear the appeals of a Marion County judge’s decision that found Indiana
Secretary of State Charlie White ineligible to hold office.
MoreJustice interviews begin Wednesday
February 7, 2012
IL StaffThe interviews of the 15 applicants to be the next Indiana Supreme Court justice begin Wednesday afternoon in the Indiana
Statehouse.
MoreJudge orders refund of legislative fines
February 7, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Democratic members of the Indiana House who faced fines for failing to attend sessions in protest of right-to-work legislation
will be reimbursed any amount withheld in 2011, according to a ruling from Marion Superior Judge David Dreyer. The judge also
ordered that any fines imposed this session may not be collected.
MoreJustices accept 2 cases
February 6, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer to two cases, including one involving the validity of a search warrant.
MoreCourt agency uses Super Bowl week to test disaster plan
February 3, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court Division of State Court Administration is taking advantage of the influx of visitors to central
Indiana this week to determine if the agency can function from a remote location in case of a disaster.
MoreJustices uphold driver's license suspension
February 3, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has affirmed the suspension of a man’s driver’s license following his conviction of
possessing marijuana. While the driver’s license suspension statute generally applies only when the defendant uses the
vehicle in the commission of the offense, it’s not required that the defendant must either own or be driving the vehicle
when he commits the offense.
MoreMan loses challenge to denial of admission to Indiana bar
February 2, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA Kansas attorney who was denied admission to join the Indiana bar can’t bring his suit against various state actors
in federal court because of the Rooker-Feldman doctrine, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.
MoreGiving fee guidance
February 1, 2012
Michael HoskinsIndiana Supreme Court decisions on fee structures lack bright-line rules and have caused questions about practicality.
MoreCOA affirms voyeurism charge for would-be prosecutor; Supreme Court issues suspension
January 31, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed a voyeurism charge for William R. Wallace, a former candidate for Gibson County
prosecutor. Wallace, who videotaped himself and a woman engaged in sexual intercourse, had filed an interlocutory appeal,
claiming that he was innocent of Class D felony voyeurism because the sex was consensual.
MoreIndiana Supreme Court takes 4 cases
January 31, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer in four cases for the week ending Jan. 27 and denied transfer in 11 others.
MoreAG's office says disputes over legislative rules should not be decided in court
January 30, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court will hear the state's appeal in the lawsuit over collecting fines imposed on absent members
of the Legislature. The state's highest court on Friday ruled 4-1 to accept jurisdiction of the interlocutory appeal sought
by the Indiana attorney general's office, which represents the state and officials named as defendants in the legislative
fines lawsuit, Crawford v. Berry.
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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!