Fired deputy files suit over Taser training
A former Hamilton County Sheriff's deputy is suing the county's sheriff for firing him last year because he refused to be shocked by a Taser as part of a training session.
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Court: No rehearing based on another decision
The Indiana Tax Court granted a petition for rehearing to clarify its ruling that a Hamilton County property qualified for a charitable/religious exemption. The Tax Court also denied rehearing a St. Joseph County case that claimed the decision in that case should be reconsidered based on the original ruling in the Hamilton County case.
Opponents won’t appeal Geist annexation
Opponents from the 66,000-person town of Geist announced Monday they won't appeal annexation to Fishers.
Hamilton County to start using Odyssey
Hamilton County will join nearly 40 other courts and 13 counties when it begins using Odyssey, a statewide case management system provided by the Indiana Supreme Court.
Court reverses interstate surrogate adoption
The Indiana Supreme Court reversed an adoption order granted to a New Jersey man of twin girls born by a surrogate in Indianapolis, ruling the Indiana trial court failed to comply with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children.
Counties seeking comment on rule changes
Two central Indiana counties are seeking public comment on proposed local rule changes.
Improper venue doesn’t require acquittal
Even though the Hamilton Superior Court erred in concluding it was the proper venue for a felony child solicitation charge, the error doesn't warrant an acquittal of the conviction, the Indiana Court of Appeals concluded today. The case was remanded for retrial in the proper venue of Madison County.
Governor appoints city court judge
Governor Mitch Daniels has appointed Brian G. Poindexter as judge of the Carmel City Court.