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Richard J. Campos v. State of Indiana
24A-PC-2008
Post-conviction relief. Affirms the denial by Franklin Circuit Court Judge Clay Kellerman of Richard Campos’ petition for post-conviction relief. Finds Campos has not demonstrated the trial court’s discussion with the parties – about why it would not accept their plea agreement and what sentence it might possibly accept – rendered his guilty plea involuntary. Attorneys for appellant: Indiana Public Defender Amy Karozos, James Acklin. Attorneys for appellee: Attorney General Todd Rokita, Supervising Deputy Attorney General Caroline Templeton.
In the Matter of B.R., Minor Child Alleged to be a Child in Need of Services; B.R. (Father) v. Indiana Department of Child Services and D.B. (Guardian)
24A-JC-2594
Juvenile CHINS. Affirms the Hamilton Superior Court’s grant of a guardianship of B.R. Jr. to his aunt, D.B., and the trial court’s dismissal of child in need of services proceedings after the CHINS permanency plan was changed to guardianship. Finds that the appellate court agrees with the father that the proper statutory procedures were not followed, but cannot conclude that the father’s due process rights were violated. Attorney for appellant: Michael Price. Attorneys for appellee: Attorney General Todd Rokita, Supervising Deputy Attorney General David Corey.
Peggy S. McElhany v. Jacob Grisham and Elizabeth Jordan
24A-CT-2250
Civil tort. Reverses Hendricks Superior Court Judge Robert Freese’s order granting summary judgment in favor of Elizabeth Jordan. Finds genuine issues of material fact exist regarding whether Jordan knew or should have known of her dog’s dangerous propensities before it bit Peggy McElhany and whether Jordan negligently allowed her boyfriend to take the dog out into public places. Remands for further proceedings. Attorney for appellant: James Buddenbaum. Attorneys for appellees: John Mervilde, Kevin Lichtenberger.
In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of: A.S. v. Community Fairbanks Behavioral Health
25A-MH-804
Mental health. Affirms Marion Superior Court’s order for A.S.’s temporary commitment at Community Fairbanks Behavioral Health. Finds the record contains sufficient evidence of A.S.’s dangerousness. Reverses the part of the order that, as a special condition of his commitment, he refrain from “harass[ing] or assault[ing] family members or others.” Finds that the special condition, which was not specifically imposed as a condition of outpatient treatment, is moot and improperly imposed on his inpatient commitment. Attorney for appellant: Casey Farrington. Attorneys for appellee: Jenny Buchheit, Sean Dewey.
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