Indiana Court Decisions: Aug. 11-24, 2022
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Justices reverse convictions for man denied Pirtle rights, but concurrence suggests revisiting Pirtle
A Cass County man convicted of multiple felonies after police responded to a report of a possible robbery at his home has secured a reversal from the Indiana Supreme Court after convincing the justices his Pirtle rights were violated during a police search. However, one justice, while concurring, suggested the high court take another look at Pirtle in the future.
Justices: Gary Housing Authority’s taking of private property upheld, but property owner entitled to damages hearing
Although the Gary Housing Authority can proceed with its administrative taking of privately owned property, the property owner will get a chance to make its case for damages after the Indiana Supreme Court ordered the entry of summary judgment for the owner as well as a damages hearing.
IN Supreme Court revokes judge pro tem appointment
A senior judge has resigned from his appointment as a temporary judge in Hancock County after a month on the job.
JNC to interview 12 COA candidates next month
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission will interview 12 applicants next month to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
Coalition for Court Access gets structural upgrade under Indiana Supreme Court order
The Coalition for Court Access, which oversees Indiana’s civil legal aid programs, is making changes to its structure by expanding the number of members, giving the Indiana State Bar Association the ability to make appointments and eliminating the 12 district committees.
Indiana Supreme Court tosses decades-old precedent protecting police work product
The Indiana Supreme Court has overturned a more-than-30-year-old precedent, finding the previous ruling that held police reports were covered by the work-product doctrine is no longer applicable because of changes to the state’s trial rules and technological advances that have ended the laborious task of redacting documents using a Marks-a-Lot marker.
Retirement ceremony planned for Justice David
Friends, family and colleagues will soon gather to say goodbye to the current longest-serving member of the Indiana Supreme Court. A celebration honoring retiring Justice Steven David’s career will be held at 2 p.m. Aug. 30 in the Supreme Court courtroom in Indianapolis.
7th Circuit upholds denial of COVID insurance coverage to downtown Indy’s Conrad Hotel
Continuing a national trend, an Indianapolis hotel that suffered significant blows as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic did not prevail before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in its attempts to secure insurance coverage for its pandemic-related losses.
12 Indiana judges, lawyers apply for Molter’s upcoming COA vacancy
Twelve Hoosier lawyers and judges have applied to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Court of Appeals of Indiana that will be left by Judge Derek Molter when he joins the Indiana Supreme Court next month.
Justices grant transfer to waterlogged tenants’ dispute
After being buoyed by a win in the trial court then sunk by a reversal from an appellate panel, a group of Indianapolis businesses that sued after a sprinkler system broke and flooded their offices will be able to float their arguments again since the Indiana Supreme Court has granted transfer of their case.
Attorney’s probation revoked after positive drug test
An Indianapolis attorney who had been on probationary status following a drug conviction has been suspended from the practice of law for at least 275 days starting Sept. 15 without automatic reinstatement.
Supreme Court approves minimum fee schedule for state, appointed public defenders
The Indiana Supreme Court has approved a proposed schedule of minimum fees for the state’s public defenders appointed in trial and appellate cases.
Indiana Supreme Court Justice David retiring at end of August
The current longest-serving member of the Indiana Supreme Court will hang up his robe at the end of the month.
Going live? Broadcast pilot draws some interest, provides glimpse of future possibilities
Last month, the Indiana Supreme Court announced it was seeking the public’s input on a proposed rule amendment to Judicial Conduct Rule 2.17, which would give Indiana trial judges discretion to allow “news media” to broadcast, televise, record and photograph court proceedings. That’s as long as the cameras don’t distract court participants or impair the dignity of the proceedings, the proposed rule says.
Indiana Court Decisions – July 13-27, 2022
Read Indiana appellate court decisions from the latest reporting period.
Indiana Supreme Court makes new appointments, reappointments to Coalition for Court Access
New appointments and reappointments have been made to the Coalition for Court Access, the Indiana Supreme Court announced Friday.
Indiana Supreme Court amends class action rule for disbursement of residual funds
The Indiana Supreme Court has announced an amendment to a rule of trial procedure concerning the disposition of residual funds in class action lawsuits.
Attorney’s noncooperation suspension lifted but second suspension remains
The Indiana Supreme Court has terminated a noncooperation suspension for a southwestern Indiana attorney, but the lawyer still can’t practice due to a separate pending disciplinary action against him.
Supreme Court amends professional conduct rules concerning IOLTA
The Indiana Supreme Court has amended the Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct with new language addressing how to handle unclaimed or unidentified funds from client trust accounts.