$4.2M deal for Indy justice center land
The city of Indianapolis has reached a $4.2 million deal to buy and lease land for a new $572 million criminal justice center.
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Indianapolis to pay $4.2M for land to build justice center
The city of Indianapolis has taken a major step toward building the $572 million criminal justice center in the Twin-Aire neighborhood where the Citizens Energy coke plant once stood.
Opinions Dec. 18, 2017
Indiana Court of Appeals
Miguel Alvarado v. State of Indiana
12A04-1704-CR-818
Criminal. Affirms the denial of Miguel Alvarado’s motion to introduce evidence that his ex-wife’s daughter, M.L., had been molested by her mother’s new boyfriend, and the denial of his motion to reopen evidence after the state’s closing argument. Finds the Clinton Circuit Court did not abuse its discretion in refusing to admit evidence that M.L. was molested by her mother’s new boyfriend, or in denying Alvarado leave to reopen evidence.
Judge’s bid to seal exhibits denied in sex-based harassment case
A district court judge has struck down most aspects of a Huntington Circuit Court judge’s request to seal exhibits submitted as part of a sex-based harassment claim against him, finding the majority of the exhibits in question contain personal content not eligible to be kept from public view.
Theft conviction reversed for man who failed to pay restaurant bill
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed a man’s misdemeanor theft conviction after finding the state failed to prove the man went to a restaurant and consumed food and drink with the intention of not paying. However, the court upheld the man's related disorderly conduct conviction.
Molestation convictions upheld against former stepfather
A Clinton County man convicted of molesting his former stepdaughter has lost his appeal after the Indiana Court of Appeals determined Monday the trial court did not abuse its discretion by excluding evidence that the victim was molested by another man.
Justices to hear mental health commitment, murder appeals
The rights of respondents to be present at their mental health commitment hearings will be considered this week when the Indiana Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a case in which a man was involuntarily committed for mental health treatment without being present at his hearing.
Justices weigh if trial can proceed after prosecutor misconduct
The Indiana Supreme Court will decide if a man charged in his wife’s shooting death will finally have to stand trial after a series of judicial recusals and state misconduct resulted in the trial court dismissing the criminal case.
Amended Southern District rules to take effect Jan. 1
The Indiana Southern District Court will implement new rules relating to Social Security appeals and indigent defense fee agreements when two amendments take effect on Jan. 1.
Milroy attorney to join CLE Commission
A Milroy attorney has been appointed to join the Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education beginning next year.
New juvenile case type to be introduced
The Indiana Supreme Court will introduce a new case type into the state’s uniform case numbering system at the start of the new year.
Child welfare chief pens scathing resignation letter
The director of Indiana’s child welfare agency says she’s quitting because Gov. Eric Holcomb’s administration has hurt her ability to protect children.
Marker installed to honor slain deputy
The widow of a slain Indiana sheriff’s deputy has helped unveil a historical marker that describes how he died while on duty in Howard County.
Opinions Dec. 15, 2017
Indiana Court of Appeals
J.R. and C.R. v. S.P. and D.P
31A04-1706-DC-1284
Domestic relations with children. Affirms the grant of S.P. and D.P.’s motion to dismiss a custody action in which C.R. and J.R. sought to obtain custody of A.P. 13 years after C.R. voluntarily relinquished right to A.P. and consented to A.P.’s adoption. Finds the Harrison Circuit Court did not err in granting the motion to dismiss.
Dearborn County, Plainfield courts move to e-filing
One Indiana county implemented voluntary electronic filing on Friday while another moved to a mandatory system, continuing the push for statewide implementation of e-filing that is slated to wrap up in the next 12 months.
COA reverses involuntarily mental health commitment
A woman involuntarily committed to the Evansville State Hospital for mental health treatment must be released after the Indiana Court of Appeals determined Friday there was insufficient evidence to support her commitment.
Mom who placed child for adoption can’t claim custody 13 years later
A biological mother and father who consented to the adoption of their child cannot 13 years later seek custody. The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court ruling to that effect Friday, finding that to rule otherwise would “lead to a patently absurd result in this case and potentially many others.”
7th Circuit reverses, orders Jimmy John’s wage class-action to go
Jimmy John’s assistant store managers nationwide may proceed with class-action overtime pay litigation against franchisees, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday, delivering a reversal of an Illinois decision that had restricted their suits.
Gay inmate loses medical care, punitive segregation suit
A gay inmate who uses a man’s name but identifies as a woman has lost a summary judgment challenge in Indiana’s Northern District Court, where the inmate alleged she was intentionally assigned to medical segregation as a punitive measure.
School district cleared after teacher convicted of child seduction
A northern Indiana school corporation has been cleared of legal wrongdoing in the events leading up to the arrest of a high school teacher who was having a sexual relationship with a student. A district court judge granted the school district’s motions for summary judgment on Thursday.