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Opinions March 2, 2018

7th Circuit Court of Appeals
John Doe, formerly known as Jane Doe v. Eric Holcomb, in his official capacity as Governor of the State of Indiana, et al.
17-1756
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division. Chief Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson. Affirms the dismissal of John Doe’s case alleging the citizenship requirement in Indiana’s name-change statute is unconstitutional. Finds the 11th Amendment bars Doe’s claims. Chief Judge Diane Wood dissents with separate opinion.

COA upholds 2016 murder conviction

A man convicted in the 2016 murder of his ex-girlfriend’s husband has lost his appeal before the Indiana Court of Appeals, which found the trial court did not err in excluding proffered evidence the man sought to admit supporting his self-defense claim.

E-filing begins in Fishers City Court

The Fishers City Court has become the most recent to implement electronic filing as the Indiana Supreme Court nears the end of its push to roll out e-filing across the state.

Pryor joins Southern District as magistrate judge

A new magistrate judge has begun her duties in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, filling a vacancy created by the August death of Magistrate Judge Denise K. LaRue.

Attorney online access extended to mental health, adoption records

Attorneys registered with Indiana’s Odyssey case management system will now be able to access mental health and adoption documents for which they are the attorney of record after the Indiana Supreme Court approved a new task force recommendation.

Sessions pushes back on Trump criticism over handling of FBI

Harshly criticized yet again by his boss, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has abandoned his usual stony silence and pushed back against President Donald Trump for saying Sessions’ response to Republican complaints about the FBI was “disgraceful.”

More concerns raised about Indiana’s child welfare agency

A state consultant says Indiana's child welfare agency is facing a shortage of mental health and substance abuse treatment services, as well as attorneys. The review continues as lawmakers continue to consider numerous DCS-related bills.

Indiana House passes abortion information bill

A doctor who treats a woman for complications arising from an abortion would have to report new and more detailed information about the patient to the state, under a bill approved by the Indiana House on Wednesday.

Indiana lawmakers approve bill banning eyeball tattooing

The Indiana Legislature has approved a bill to effectively ban the practice of eyeball tattooing. Under the Indiana proposal, tattooists would be prohibited from coloring the whites of an individual's eyes. The bill imposes a fine of up to $10,000 per violation.

Holiday spirit generous to ILAS

The annual holiday giving campaign brought in more joy last year for the Indianapolis Legal Aid Society. The nonprofit received a total $164,068, an increase of roughly $10,000 from the previous year.

Fixed-plea modification bill passes legislature

A bill meant to codify longstanding sentencing practices related to modification of plea agreements is headed to the governor after it passed the Indiana House of Representatives on Tuesday.

Applications open for coming Marion Superior judge vacancies

As the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee prepares to conduct its first judicial retention interviews later this month, the committee also has begun accepting applications to fill three upcoming vacancies created by the retirement later this year of judges who will not seeking retention.

Opinions Feb. 28, 2018

The following Indiana Supreme Court opinion was posted after IL deadline Tuesday:
In the Matter of Robert John Wray
02S00-1511-DI-648
Disciplinary. Suspends Robert John Wray from the practice of law in Indiana for at least nine months without automatic reinstatement. Finds Wray engaged in attorney misconduct arising from his solicitation of clients through a nonlawyer intermediary. Justice Christopher Goff, who was the hearing officer in this discipline case, did not participate.