High court passes on Indiana case involving death of boy, 2
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal of a man sentenced to 60 years in prison for his role in a shooting that killed a northern Indiana boy who was playing outside.
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Trial rules amended to include notification to attorney general when constitutional challenge filed
The Indiana Supreme Court has amended the trial rules, creating a new rule to ensure the Indiana attorney general is notified about constitutional challenges to statutes or ordinances.
Justices split in denying transfer to university COVID breach complaint
Students who sued Indiana University and Purdue University alleging breaches of contract when the schools moved to online learning can continue with their case after the Indiana Supreme Court denied the universities’ petition for transfer.
US high court asked to undo Indiana Lake Michigan ruling
Three property owners with land along northwest Indiana’s Lake Michigan shoreline have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to undo a 2018 ruling by Indiana’s high court that declared the shoreline is owned by the state for the public’s enjoyment.
COA rejects state’s attempt to rush but sets quick pace in abortion appeal
The Court of Appeals of Indiana has denied the state’s motion to hurry up and reinstate the new abortion law that was overturned last week in the Monroe Circuit Court.
Going online for dispute resolution
Online dispute resolution has grown in popularity since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, depending on who you ask, ODR could be defined in different ways. While many legal functions can now be completed by virtual means, Indiana’s judiciary didn’t have a “formal” ODR concept until last year. An ODR pilot project is currently […]
JNC wraps up initial COA interviews for Molter vacancy
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission hunkered down at a large table in the Indiana Supreme Court conference room in Indianapolis on Tuesday morning to begin its interviews for an opening on the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
AG appeals to Supreme Court to get abortion injunction overturned
The Indiana attorney general is attempting to skip a step in the appellate process and take the question of whether the state’s new abortion law is constitutional straight to the Indiana Supreme Court.
Abortion injunction draws sharp reactions
Reaction to Thursday’s ruling from the Monroe Circuit Court which threw Indiana’s near total abortion ban into limbo has underscored how divided the two sides are in the debate over reproductive rights.
Ex-judge Bell enters pretrial diversion agreement following felony domestic battery charge
A felony domestic battery charge against former Crawford Circuit Judge Sabrina R. Bell could be dismissed by next summer if she complies with the terms of a pretrial diversion agreement, which includes completing a domestic abuse intervention program.
In Molter’s first arguments, IN Supreme Court considers voir dire questions
Given that the purpose of voir dire is to determine whether prospective jurors can be fair and impartial, shouldn’t denying a defendant the opportunity to directly question them be recognized as a violation of their rights?
Time of transition: David retires from Indiana’s high court with high praise
Last month, Justice Steven David officially retired from the state’s highest court and became a senior judge while now-Justice Derek Molter was sworn in as his successor.
Indiana Court Decisions: Aug. 25-Set. 7, 2022
Read Indiana appellate court decisions from the most recent reporting opinion.
Time of transition: Molter’s ascent to Supreme Court from COA historic
New Indiana Supreme Court Justice Derek Molter has recused himself from his first case on the docket for a unique reason: He outpaced it to the high court.
New 5-member Indiana Supreme Court to hear first oral arguments with Molter
The new five-member Indiana Supreme Court will hear its first oral arguments together this week, as its most recently added member, Justice Derek Molter, takes the place of retired Justice Steven David on the bench.
Indiana Supreme Court makes appointments to character and fitness committee
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush signed an order Sept. 2 appointing 41 members of the Indiana Bar to the character and fitness committee. Members will serve until successors are appointed, pursuant to Indiana Admission and Discipline Rule 12(4).
Indiana justices take murder case overturned by COA
The justices voted to grant transfer to Marquis David Young v. State of Indiana, 21A-CR-1125, a 2020 murder case from Lake Superior Court. Also, the justices voted to hear a dispute over an arbitration provision in a customer contract and a case involving property damage caused by a sewage overflow.
Indiana Supreme Court gives convicted attorney third suspension
The South Bend attorney who was sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for defrauding investors has been suspended again from the practice of law in Indiana.
2 Indy attorneys suspended
Two Indianapolis attorneys have been handed suspensions by the Indiana Supreme Court.
Supreme Court order: Indiana courts must use Odyssey tool in eviction proceedings
The Indiana Supreme Court has amended its requirements on state courts handling eviction proceedings to reflect changes in the court process and resources available to tenants and property owners.