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Indiana Court of Appeals
Monty Dale Maze v. State of Indiana
24A-CR-2596
Criminal. Reverses Monty Maze’s conviction in Sullivan Superior Court of a Class B misdemeanor for harboring a non-immunized dog. Finds the trial court failed to conduct a proper indigency hearing when denying Maze’s request to appoint him trial counsel. Also finds there was inadequate inquiry into Maze’s necessary expenses, particularly in light of evidence he needed the money to support himself and a dependent. Remands for further proceedings. Attorney for appellant: Ruth Johnson. Attorneys for appellee: Attorney General Todd Rokita, Deputy Attorney General Sierra Murray.

Indiana Court of Appeals
Commitment of J.S. v. Neuropsychiatric Hospital of Indianapolis
25A-MH-979
Mental health. Affirms Marion Superior Court Judge Pro Tem Denise Hayden’s order of temporary commitment of J.S. to the Neuropsychiatric Hospital of Indianapolis. Finds the evidence is sufficient to support the trial court’s determination that J.S. is gravely disabled because her untreated mental illness renders her unable to provide for her essential human needs. Attorneys for appellant: Talisha Griffin, Sarah Medlin. Attorneys for appellee: Daniel  Gibson, Austin Sparks.