The rule would require all courts to record hearings in all case types, but would “prohibit” stenography and shorthand — a practice that is currently optional, not required — in Indiana’s state courts.
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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is calling for new rules that would allow the state disciplinary commission to quickly dismiss politically motivated complaints against attorneys and require it to follow the same impartiality guidelines as judges.
The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed a new member to the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure Thursday.
An Indianapolis attorney has been appointed to the Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure.
The Indiana Supreme Court is seeking public comment on several proposed amendments to the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.
The Indiana Supreme Court has amended Rule 22 of the Rules of Appellate Procedure, which in part details how memorandum decisions should be cited and broadens the scope of cases that need to be cited.
The Indiana Supreme Court has amended the Rules of Trial Procedure regarding depositions. The changes, which were announced Wednesday and are effective Jan. 1, are to subsections C and F of Rule 30 on Depositions Upon Oral Examination.
The Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has appointed Owen Circuit Court Judge Kelsey B. Hanlon to replace Court of Appeals of Indiana Judge Paul Felix on the committee.
Three new attorneys have been appointed to the Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure.
The Indiana Supreme Court is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the state’s rules for access to court records and appellate procedures.
The Indiana Supreme Court is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the Indiana rules for alternative dispute resolution, appellate procedure, small claims and trial procedure.
Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Margret Robb has been appointed to a five-year term on the Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure, effective July 1. Robb succeeds COA Judge L. Mark Bailey, whose term on the committee will expire June 30.
The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to appellate, bankruptcy and civil rules.
The Indiana Supreme Court is seeking comment on proposed changes to trial rules that govern what happens if a trial judge fails to timely rule on a motion and that would remove Supreme Court involvement in the appointment of a special judge. The court’s Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure is considering amendments to Indiana Trial Rules 53.1 and 53.2.
The Indiana Supreme Court has approved a series of amendments to multiple state rules, but one that did not make the cut was an amendment that would have required attorneys to include their cellphone numbers on appearance filings.
A series of proposed rule amendments would expand the use of electronic filing in appellate cases and strengthen the right to a jury trial for some misdemeanor offenses, among other proposed changes to Indiana trial and appellate rules.
The Indiana Supreme Court has increased the number of members required for its Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure while also amending the process for recommending and adopting a rule change in a series of amendments to Trial Rule 80 that took effect Friday.
The Indiana Supreme Court is seeking feedback on proposed changes to judicial rules from Hoosier legal professionals and members of the public.
Come Jan. 1, lawyers better make certain they’re on firm ground before asking a judge to file court pleadings under seal. Attorneys also may face new liability if confidential information is mistakenly entered in a public case file. State and federal courts have rewritten rules for when and how court pleadings can be filed out of public view, reaffirming they should be open to inspection with limited exceptions.
The Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure wants to hear from the legal community and general public on a proposed amendment that would shorten the time court reporters have to file their transcripts.
The Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure would like to hear from judges, attorneys and the general public on proposed changes to the Indiana Rules of Court.