Indiana Lawyer

Problem-solving courts have been around for decades in Indiana and aim to address root causes of criminal behavior including drug use to keep people out of incarceration or prevent them from heading back to it. But their future is hazy due to funding challenges and some questions about their effectiveness. Caleb Amick reports that Marion County court has recently shut down, and state officials are looking for ways to keep the remaining courts funded. And reporter Maura Johnson talks with Patrick Olmstead about his decision to open his own law practice.