Brown County team wins inaugural civic education invitational
An Indiana junior high school team has brought home the crown from a newly created civic education competition held in Washington, D.C., May 3 through 7.
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By the numbers: 2013 National High School Mock Trial Championship
Read about what it takes to put on the championship program in Indianapolis.
On The Move – 5/8/13
Read about who’s recently been honored, appointed to a board or joined an Indiana firm.
Disciplinary actions – 5/8/13
Read who’s been suspended recently by the Indiana Supreme Court.
Statehouse leaders honor former Gov. Otis Bowen
Leaders of the Indiana General Assembly expressed their sorrow for the passing of former Indiana Gov. Otis Ray Bowen.
Jackson County juvenile home to be renamed for judge
The Jackson County Juvenile Home will be renamed this week for a judge who was instrumental in its founding nearly 35 years ago.
Justices will visit Lake County for arguments in drug case
The Indiana Supreme Court travels to Merrillville High School May 9 for oral arguments dealing with the admittance of drug evidence after a vehicle search.
Drug court road trip to make northern Indiana stops
A national tour highlighting the successes of drug courts and other problem-solving courts will make stops at two northern Indiana drug courts this month.
February 2013 bar exam results released
The Board of Law Examiners has posted the names of the 195 successful bar exam applicants from the February 2013 exam. The BLE reports that 294 applicants sat for the bar.
Court seeks comment on reappointment of Magistrate Cosbey
The U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Indiana is now accepting comment on whether Magistrate Judge Roger Cosbey should be reappointed when his term expires Jan 2, 2014.
Commission on improving status of children established under new law
Gov. Mike Pence signed Senate Enrolled Act 125 Tuesday which creates a commission that will study issues and take actions relating to children in Indiana.
Officer pleads not guilty to new drunken-driving charges
David Bisard, the suspended Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer who was charged Monday with misdemeanor drunken-driving charges while on bail awaiting trial for his role in a fatal accident, pleaded not guilty in Marion County to the new charges.
Pence signs probate, problem-solving court legislation
Gov. Mike Pence signed 25 bills into law Monday, including legislation restricting criminal background checks and changes to probate and trust administration.
Hendricks Superior Court accepting applications for 2 magistrates
The Hendricks Superior Courts are looking to fill two magistrate positions created by the General Assembly during the recently completed 2013 legislative session.
Indianapolis officer faces more drunken-driving charges
The suspended Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer accused of killing one motorcyclist and injuring two others in an August 2010 crash has been arrested and charged with two misdemeanor drunken-driving offenses.
Indiana teams take 5th, 10th place in national civics competition
Two Indiana teams ranked among the top 10 after participating in the championship round of the We The People national competition.
Bankruptcy filings drop in Indiana, U.S.
Bankruptcy filings are down 14.4 percent for the 12-month period ending March 31 as compared to the same 12-month period ending March 31, 2012, according to statistics from the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.
2 Indiana teams competing Monday in the We The People finals
For the first time in Indiana history, both of the state’s We The People teams are in the top 10 of the We The People national finals.