May 1, 2026

Court of Appeals of Indiana
George Lane v. Lloyd Arnold, DOC Commissioner, and Shane McHenry, Dearborn County Sheriff
No. 25A-PL-2925

Appeal from the Dearborn Superior Court, Judge Sally A. McLaughlin. George Lane, who was required to register as a sex offender for 10 years following his 2008 Indiana conviction, sought declaratory relief after moving to Kentucky where he was mandated to register for life. Upon returning to Indiana, officials informed him of a lifetime registration requirement due to his Kentucky status. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the Indiana officials, affirming that Lane was required to register for life in Indiana based on his ongoing legal obligations under Kentucky law. The court reasoned that Lane’s registration requirements in Kentucky were sufficient to invoke Indiana’s Jurisdiction Statute, which necessitates compliance with the more stringent registration length. Judge Mathias authored the opinion, with Judges May and Felix concurring. Appellant’s attorney: Cara Schaefer Wieneke, Wieneke Law Office, LLC, Brooklyn, Indiana. Appellee’s attorney: Office of the Indiana Attorney General.

Court of Appeals of Indiana
E.D. v. S.C.
No. 25A-AD-1671

Appeal from the Adams Circuit Court, Judge Chad E. Kukelhan. E.D. appeals the trial court’s order concluding that his consent to the adoption of his minor child, A.D., was not required. The court determined that the order was not a final judgment or an appealable interlocutory order, leading to the dismissal of E.D.’s appeal. Judge Brown authored the opinion, with Judges Altice and DeBoer concurring. Appellant’s attorney: Tiffany A. McCoy, The Law Office of Melissa Winkler-York, Indianapolis, Indiana. Appellee’s attorney: Lierin A. Rossman, Stucky, Lauer & Young, LLP, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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