Marion County
Teen court seeks help
February 9, 2009
Rebecca BerfangerReach for Youth, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that oversees teen court programs in Marion and Johnson counties and over
250 teen court volunteers, must raise $15,000 by March 1 to keep afloat.
MoreCOA rules on negligence claims in library case
February 6, 2009
Jennifer Nelsonhe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment today in favor of engineering and construction companies in a lawsuit
filed by a central Indiana library, finding the economic-loss doctrine bars the library's negligence claims against the
companies.
MoreCounties seeking comment on rule changes
January 27, 2009
IL StaffTwo central Indiana counties are seeking public comment on proposed local rule changes.
MoreMarion County presiding judge named
January 23, 2009
IL StaffThe state's largest county court system has new leadership for the next two years. Marion Superior Judge Robert Altice,
a Republican, became presiding judge of the court system for a two-year term.
MoreCOA upholds violent offender registration
December 29, 2008
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed that the state's sex and violent offender registry doesn't violate the Indiana
Constitution by requiring violent offenders to register for a 10-year period or for life.
MoreJudge argues for suspension, not removal
December 15, 2008
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior judge who's been suspended from the bench pending a final decision from the Indiana Supreme Court believes
his penalty should fall somewhere between a public reprimand and removal.
MoreCourt implements new staff training
December 3, 2008
IL StaffThe Marion Superior Court has started a new continuing court education program for its employees as part of an ongoing effort
to better serve staff and the community. The training was the first in a series of mandatory sessions planned for 2009.
MoreCommission wants judge suspended now
November 24, 2008
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Judicial Qualifications Commission agrees with a three-masters panel that a Marion Superior judge should be removed
from the bench but wants him immediately suspended while the Indiana Supreme Court considers his final punishment.
MoreStatute must be followed in all CHINS cases
November 18, 2008
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals today affirmed the involuntary termination of parental rights of a mother and father, but cautioned
the Marion County Department of Child Services to continue to follow the statutory procedures in child in need of services
cases and termination cases even if a court determines reunification efforts aren't required.
MoreLongtime Marion County judge set to retire
November 10, 2008
Michael HoskinsOne of the first women elected as a trial judge in Indiana is preparing to leave the bench after 30 years.
MoreMasters call for Marion Superior judge's removal
November 7, 2008
Michael HoskinsA three-judge panel is recommending that a Marion Superior judge be removed from the bench for judicial misconduct.
MoreCourts leave election law questions unanswered
November 4, 2008
Michael HoskinsIn the days leading up to an Election Day where thousands of Hoosier voters had already cast ballots before polls even opened,
Indiana's appellate judges issued a pair of election law rulings that leave more questions than answers and will likely
lead to further review.
MoreAppeals filed in challenged mail-in ballot ruling
November 3, 2008
Jennifer NelsonThe plaintiffs in a Marion County suit involving how challenged mail-in absentee ballots are counted have filed a verified
appellate Rule 56(a) motion for the Indiana Supreme Court to accept jurisdiction over their appeal.
MoreAbsentee ballots challenged in Marion County
October 31, 2008
Jennifer NelsonRepublicans in Indiana are challenging early votes again, only this time Marion County absentee ballots are being questioned.
MoreChild Advocates relocates
October 21, 2008
IL StaffChild Advocates has relocated its offices, where it will have an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30.The organization moved
to 8200 Haverstick Road, Suite 240, Indianapolis, IN 46240. The event is open to the public. People interested in attending
should RSVP by Oct. 24 to Dionne@childadvocates.net or call (317) 493-2240.
MoreAttorneys scrutinize ad ruling
October 15, 2008
Michael HoskinsTwo Indianapolis law firm partners wonder why they were not given a chance to prevent potential lawyer advertising violations
as colleagues have been given off and on through the years.
MoreRussian lawyers in Indy to learn legal system
October 13, 2008
IL StaffFive Russian lawyers currently are visiting Indianapolis to learn about United States' legal issues and legal system.
MoreCommissioner permanently banned as judge
October 10, 2008
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court approved an agreement between the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications and a former Marion
County commissioner and issued an order permanently banning her from serving as a judge.
MoreFormer commissioner testifies against judge
October 7, 2008
Michael HoskinsA former Marion County commissioner took the stand against the judge she once worked for, hinting at a pattern of disorganization
in his courtroom. However, she took most of the blame for an almost two-year delay in releasing a man who had been cleared
of rape charges.
MoreDisciplinary case ends for 1, continues for judge
October 6, 2008
Michael HoskinsA Marion County commissioner has resolved the judicial disciplinary action against her, though a similar case against her
supervising judge proceeded today with the start of a two-day hearing.
MoreAppeals court reverses student's convictions
September 19, 2008
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed a teenager's convictions for battery and disorderly conduct stemming from a
face-off with an assistant principal and dean of students in the school cafeteria.
MoreChild Advocates set lunchtime orientations
September 10, 2008
IL StaffChild Advocates Inc. is offering additional downtown orientation sessions this month for those interested volunteering as
a child advocate for Marion County youth in child services and the foster care system.
MorePartners receive public reprimand for ads' use
September 5, 2008
Jennifer NelsonTwo partners in the Indianapolis law firm Benkie & Crawford received public reprimands from the Indiana Supreme Court
Thursday for attorney misconduct in their advertisements for legal services.
More3 get judge, commissioner discipline case
June 23, 2008
Michael HoskinsDisciplinary actions against a Marion County judge and his commissioner have been consolidated into one case and the Indiana
Supreme Court has assigned three special judges to the proceedings.
MoreCounties must pay for juvenile facilities
June 13, 2008
Jennifer NelsonIndiana counties are responsible to pay a portion of costs to operate juvenile detention facilities.
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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!