Indiana Trial Courts
Governor likely to soon get St. Joe judges bill
April 29, 2009
Michael HoskinsGov. Mitch Daniels will likely receive legislation today aimed primarily at scrapping judicial merit selection in St. Joseph
County and creating a new Indiana Court of Appeals panel starting 2011.
MoreUPDATE: Committee tweaking St. Joe judges bill
April 23, 2009
Michael HoskinsA legislative conference committee is debating what changes might be possible for a bill aimed at scrapping merit selection
for St. Joseph Superior judges.
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.
MoreFormer justice discusses merit selection
April 22, 2009
Michael HoskinsDuring a visit to South Bend today, former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor pushed a message that merit
selection is the best way to ensure an independent judiciary, though her words come at a time when state lawmakers are close
to scrapping that very system in the county she visited.
MoreProsecutor orders grand jury investigation
April 22, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe special prosecutor appointed to investigate the shooting of LaPorte Superior Judge Jennifer Evans Koethe has requested
LaPorte Circuit Court convene a grand jury investigation into the matter.
MoreHigh court hears first 'rocket docket' appeal
April 17, 2009
Jennifer NelsonIn the first appeal of a juvenile case under Indiana Appellate Rule 14.1, the "rocket docket," the Indiana Supreme
Court ruled the juvenile court's determination that a child shouldn't be immediately reunited with his mother until
after the school year concluded - contrary to what the Department of Child Services recommended - wasn't clearly erroneous.
MoreSenate OKs COA panel, St. Joe judge elections
April 15, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe full Senate voted today in support of legislation scrapping the St. Joseph Superior judge merit-selection system for judicial
elections, and also creating a new panel for the Indiana Court of Appeals.
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.
MoreSenate gets St. Joe judges bill, with twist
April 8, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe full Indiana Senate will consider in the next week whether St. Joseph Superior judges should be elected or merit-selected
and retained by voters. A Senate committee wants the full legislative body to consider that issue, but with a twist: An amendment
has been attached to the controversial House Bill 1491.
MoreNo vote yet on St. Joe judges bill
April 1, 2009
Michael HoskinsAn Indiana Senate committee debated this morning a bill that would make it so St. Joseph Superior judges are elected rather
than chosen by merit selection and later retained by voters.
MoreSt. Joe judges election bill hearing Wednesday
March 31, 2009
IL StaffThe Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Room 130 at the Statehouse to discuss several
bills on first reading, including House Bill 1491, which would require nonpartisan elections of St. Joseph Superior judges.
MoreGovernor appoints Wayne County judge
March 26, 2009
IL StaffCharles K. Todd, a private practice attorney, has been appointed by Gov. Mitch Daniels as judge of Wayne Superior Court 1.
MoreJustices disagree on judge's penalty
March 12, 2009
Michael HoskinsA suspended Marion Superior judge will be able to return to the bench after another 60 days off the bench, this time without
pay.
MoreJudge suspended for 60 days, no pay
March 11, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has suspended Marion Superior Judge Grant W. Hawkins from the bench for 60 days without pay,
though two justices wanted a yearlong penalty while two others wanted a month suspension.
MoreJustices reprimand Allen Circuit judge
March 11, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court today publicly reprimanded Allen Circuit Judge Thomas Felts, who last summer was arrested for and
later pleaded guilty to drunk driving.
MoreCourt names temporary judges
March 10, 2009
IL StaffTwo temporary judges have been selected by the Indiana Supreme Court to fill vacancies in Wayne and Madison counties.
MoreJudge: punitive-damage cap unconstitutional
March 3, 2009
Michael HoskinsA Marion County judge has refused to reduce damages in a priest sex-abuse case, saying the punitive damage caps put in place
more than a decade ago are unconstitutional.
MoreLongtime Madison County judge dies
February 27, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA longtime Madison County judge died suddenly Wednesday. Judge David W. Hopper, 60, had served as a jurist for a total of
28 years.
MoreJustices order mandate writ against court
February 25, 2009
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court has granted a relator's verified petition for writ of mandamus and prohibition against a Grant
Superior judge and the clerk.
MoreCounty, court don't have to give back pay
February 17, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA former chief probation officer for the Clark Superior Court isn't entitled to back pay after she stepped down as chief,
the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
MoreJudge holds public hearings on foreclosure rule
February 17, 2009
IL StaffMarion Superior Judge Cynthia Ayers is holding public hearings today and Thursday regarding the proposed local rule, 49-TR85-231,
which would require mandatory mediation for mortgage foreclosure cases in Marion County.
MoreHouse passes St. Joseph judicial election bill
February 13, 2009
Michael HoskinsIn a historically notable vote, the Indiana House of Representatives passed a bill that would elect St. Joseph Superior judges
rather than stick with a merit-selection and retention system in place for 35 years.
MoreLake County fee bill moves forward
February 10, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe House Judiciary Committee met this morning to consider five bills that included assessing a $10 fee for Lake County court
filings, which would be used to fund a consolidated judicial center.
MoreJudge named chairman of alcohol commission
February 10, 2009
IL StaffA longtime Wayne County judge has been appointed the new chairman of the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission.
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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.