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Forum on state’s new expungement law scheduled for Aug. 7

To address the confusion that has been growing since the state’s new expungement law took effect, a group of state and local lawmakers from Marion County have scheduled a public forum and panel discussion to answer questions about removing old criminal offenses from individual records.

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Bankruptcy Court revises Chapter 13 plan model form

The Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana will require use of a revised Chapter 13 plan model form after Aug. 15, pursuant to Local Rule B-3015-1. The form is available on the court’s website and may be used immediately.

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ACLU files suit over denial of prisoner’s request to pray in group

The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana announced Monday that it has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a prisoner who practices the African Hebrew Israelite religion because the Pendleton Correctional Facility won’t allow the religious group to congregate for prayer unless a volunteer is present.

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Indiana Court Decisions – June 26 to July 9, 2013

7th Circuit Court of Appeals June 26 Civil – Malicious Prosecution Michael Alexander v. United States of America 12-2190 The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the decision by a federal court in Indianapolis that dismissed a Muncie criminal defense attorney’s lawsuit against the United States for malicious prosecution and intentional infliction of emotional distress. […]

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2 new magistrates appointed in Hendricks County

The Hendricks Superior Court is welcoming two new judges to the bench. Attorneys Tammy Somers and Michael “Joe” Manning have been appointed as magistrates for the Superior Court. Somers accepted the position effective July 1, 2013. Manning accepted the position effective Aug. 5, 2013.

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