Proposed bills on courts, rape kit backlogs advance out of IN House
The Indiana General Assembly is making its way to the halfway point of the 2025 legislative session, with lawmakers attempting to move proposed bills before Feb. 20.
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State of the Judiciary: Chief justice says new tech is increasing access to courts
Cameras in courtrooms, live-streamed hearings and online court calendars are just some of the examples that Chief Justice Loretta Rush gave of what the courts are doing to enhance access to justice despite a burgeoning caseload.
Braun’s top lawyer knows state government from the inside
Patrick Price, Gov. Mike Braun’s newly minted general counsel, has provided legal guidance for the State Budget Agency, Indiana Department of Revenue, Indiana Office of Technology and the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Bill for Marion County small claims fund passes IN Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee
A proposed bill that would establish a fund for Marion County’s nine small claims courts unanimously passed the Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee Tuesday.
Bill to establish family recovery court fund advances out of IN House judiciary committee
A bill that would establish a state family recovery court fund is heading to the floor of the Indiana House of Representatives after unanimously passing through committee Monday.
Bill expanding corporation counsel eligibility advances out of IN Senate committee
The Indiana Senate’s Local Government Committee unanimously approved a bill Thursday that would expand the pool of attorneys eligible to serve as corporation counsel for Indiana counties.
Bill to add judges in a few counties advances, but plan to cut elsewhere still unclear
The bill would add judicial officers in Elkhart, Hamilton and Vigo counties. A plan is being developed to cut judge positions in shrinking counties.
Indiana refugee resettlement groups pause, reshape some operations following executive orders
Immigration-related executive orders issued by both President Donald Trump and Gov. Mike Braun have prompted at least one Indiana organization to adjust their day-to-day operations, as the state’s refugee resettlement groups wait to see the impacts of those directives.
State disciplinary commission files new complaint against AG Todd Rokita, alleges misconduct
Attorney General Todd Rokita is facing disciplinary action for a second time, after the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission filed another complaint against him Friday morning.
Rush highlights busy year for state’s courts, access to justice efforts in State of the Judiciary
Chief Justice Loretta Rush highlighted the courts’ busy dockets and how technological tools helped to provide increased access to justice in her 11th State of the Judiciary address Wednesday.
Emerging plan would shift judges to growing counties
Some state lawmakers are going in with a reallocation approach that would add new judges to growing communities and take away from those counties that may have more judges than they need.
Indiana senators seek applications for U.S. attorney, federal court judge
Sens. Todd Young and Jim Banks will help advise President Donald Trump on whom to nominate for the federal openings.
Indy refugee organization seeks private donations following federal funding uncertainty
Indianapolis-based Exodus Refugee Immigration Inc. has begun asking for private donations and support, following a flurry of immigration-related changes President Donald Trump made last week through a series of executive orders.
Indiana attorney general sues drug companies over EpiPen prices
The 107-page lawsuit claims Mylan and Pfizer conspired to increase EpiPen’s price by more than 600% and prevented similar products from coming to market. Pfizer denied the allegations. Mylan did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Resolution to expand attorney pool for city and town judges passes committee
The Indiana Constitution currently requires a city or town court judge to reside in the city where the court is located. The resolution would allow the judges to live in the county in which the town is located.
Hoosier attorney is a master at 8-Ball
Mike Dobosz placed fourth this year in the Valley National 8-Ball League World Pool Championships in Las Vegas.
Web Exclusive: Increase in law school applications means competitive year for prospective students
The Law School Admission Council says law school applications have risen 35% nationally from a year ago.
Kentucky woman sentenced for bilking more than $1M from Greenfield business
A Kentucky woman found guilty of embezzling more than $1 million from a family-owned Greenfield business has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Friday.
Once-reprimanded Rokita details his proposed changes for lawyer discipline
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is calling for new rules that would allow the state disciplinary commission to quickly dismiss politically motivated complaints against attorneys and require it to follow the same impartiality guidelines as judges.
Two lawyers among 14 new lawmakers joining Legislature’s 2025 session
Overall, the number of lawyer-legislators in the Indiana General Assembly stays at 23, the same as in 2024.