Amendment adds IN Election Commission to appellate ‘administrative agencies’
The Indiana Election Commission has been added to the list of “administrative agencies” considered in Indiana’s Rules of Appellate Procedure.
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Under the spotlight: IN Supreme Court candidates face myriad of legal, personal questions
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission didn’t shy away from big topics during the second round of Indiana Supreme Court interviews on April 5, prodding to see where candidates would land on questions ranging from underrepresentation on the bench to influences of personal bias in judicial philosophy to how much consideration judges should give the legislative branch.
IN justices: Forfeited funds can’t be released for defense, but summary judgment for state was inappropriate
A trial court cannot release money seized from a defendant back to the defendant for the purpose of funding his or her defense, the Indiana Supreme Court has ruled. However, the forfeiture action in question will continue after the high court reversed summary judgment for the state.
Justices allow patient to sue physician group, but split over ‘new standard’
Although the Indiana Supreme Court agreed a woman who was injured during physical therapy should be able to proceed with her complaint against her doctors, the justices split over the application of the Restatement (Second) of Torts Section 429, with one justice asserting the majority was applying a new standard that rendered Section 429 redundant.
Justices disagree on denying transfer in domestic violence, computer trespassing cases
Indiana Supreme Court justices last week could not come to an unanimous decision in declining to further consider two cases that sought transfer of jurisdiction before the high court.
JNC to hold final IN Supreme Court interviews on April 5
The final round of public interviews for a seat on the Indiana Supreme Court will be held on April 5.
IN justices rule probation officers are state employees, must be defended by attorney general
Probation officers are state employees who must be defended by the Indiana attorney general against litigation, the Indiana Supreme Court has ruled, reversing lower court rulings in favor of the state.
IN justices grant transfer to 1 case, split on 3 others
The Indiana Supreme Court has turned down a request by an Allen County man to determine whether he actually waived his right to appeal when he entered into a plea agreement, but two members of the court voted to hear the case.
Interviews lined up for IN Supreme Court vacancy
Interviews have been scheduled for 19 Hoosier lawyers and judges that applied to become the next justice on the Indiana Supreme Court bench.
Justices: South Bend condo HOA can move forward with faulty construction lawsuit
A homeowners association made up of condominium owners in a South Bend condo complex can move forward with its claims of faulty construction work against two of the four defendants named in its original lawsuit after a reversal by the Indiana Supreme Court.
‘A tenacious spirit’: Chief Justice Rush commends perseverance of judiciary in unprecedented times
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush on Jan. 12 presented her eighth State of the Judiciary address to Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, state lawmakers and fellow judges, providing an update on the condition of Indiana’s courts. She returned to the Indiana House of Representatives chamber to address the General Assembly following a virtual address in 2021.
Chief Justice Rush commends perseverance of courts, honors Justice David at State of the Judiciary
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush presented her eighth State of the Judiciary address to Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, state lawmakers and fellow judges on the conditions of Indiana’s courts on Wednesday.
Rush to present 2022 State of the Judiciary on Wednesday
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush is set to give her annual State of the Judiciary address on Wednesday, the Supreme Court has announced.
Chief Justice Rush sees growth, change in Supreme Court’s 2020-2021 report
During a Thursday conversation with Chief Justice Loretta Rush, the state’s highest judicial officer reflected on the 2020-2021 Annual Report of the Indiana Supreme Court and discussed what’s to come in the new year.
Transfer petition in adoption case splits Indiana justices
The Indiana Supreme Court’s denial of a petition to transfer a challenge to an adoption that was allowed to proceed without the parents’ consent drew a dissent from two justices who argued that forgoing the biological parents’ permission was “inconsistent with the purpose of the CHINS scheme at large.”
Indiana’s newest attorneys reminded of their duty to serve
In welcoming Indiana’s newest attorneys Friday, Chief Justice Loretta Rush pointed out the class represented a series of firsts for the state’s legal profession — they were the first to be admitted in an in-person ceremony in two years and were the first to take the Uniform Bar Exam.
Indiana Catholic churches plan Red Mass celebrations
As the month of October begins, Catholic dioceses around Indiana will be celebrating the annual Red Mass to honor and pray for members of the legal profession.
More than 50 Hoosier judicial officers recognized for judicial education, service
The Indiana Supreme Court recently honored dozens of judges, magistrate judges and commissioners for their commitment to higher judicial education and their long-time service.
In ‘catastrophic’ motorcycle crash case, justices rule for Tyson Foods, adopt bright-line rule
In adopting a bright-line rule Tuesday, Indiana Supreme Court justices ruled that a meat plant accused of contributing to a serious crash owed no duty to the motoring public because the tall grass at issue was confined to the plant’s property.
Indiana Supreme Court launches Indiana Commission on Equity and Access in the Court System
The Indiana Supreme Court has created an additional avenue to improving Hoosiers’ access to justice and public trust in the judiciary through the newly established Indiana Commission on Equity and Access in the Court System.