Whitley Co. Judge deployed for military service, judge pro tempore appointed to bench
The Indiana Supreme Court appointed attorney Antony Garza as Judge Pro Tempore in Whitley Superior Court Tuesday.
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Judicial commission certifies four new senior judges
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission announced the certification Friday of four new senior judges in the state.
IN Supreme Court denies 12 transfers
The Indiana Supreme Court denied 12 transfers for the week ending Aug. 9. Among the cases denied transfer included a Shelby County man seeking additional educational credit time. In Steven C. Clear v. State of Indiana, 24A-CR-170, the Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed Clear’s conviction of a Level 5 felony operating a vehicle while intoxicated […]
Courtroom cameras get thumbs up from media, judges in survey
Results from a survey by the Indiana Supreme Court’s Office of Communication, Education, and Outreach suggest the majority of respondents believe the use of news media cameras in courtrooms has been successful so far.
IN Supreme Court suspends Indianapolis attorney after conviction in fatal drunk driving case
The Indiana Supreme Court has suspended an Indianapolis attorney from practicing law in the state, following his May sentencing for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and causing death in a May 2023 crash.
Indiana adopts NextGen bar exam, will begin in July 2028
The National Conference of Bar Examiners announced Thursday Indiana will begin using the NextGen bar exam in July 2028.
New judge appointed to Warrick Superior Court
Gov. Eric Holcomb has ppointed a new judge to the Warrick Superior Court following Judge Amy Steinkamp Miskimen’s retirement in May.
Indiana Supreme Court reinstates attorney after suspension
The Indiana Supreme Court has reinstated a Crown Point attorney less than a week after she had been suspended from practicing law in the state.
Indiana Supreme Court issues discipline orders for two Indianapolis attorneys
The Indiana Supreme Court disciplined two Indianapolis attorneys Thursday, including one that became involved in a heated dispute with a client over a negative online review.
IN Supreme Court denies transfer for 16 cases
The Indiana Supreme Court denied transfer for 16 cases for the week ending July 12.
Marion Co. Mental Health Appeals Pilot Project to begin in September
The Indiana Supreme Court issued an order Tuesday establishing the Marion County Expedited Mental Health Appeals Pilot Project.
Public comments open for recommendations on death penalty rule, state to address mental illness defense for death row inmate
The Commission on Court Appointed Attorneys is requesting public comment on recommendations to the state’s death penalty rule.
Indiana high court suspends five attorneys for failure to pay costs
The Indiana Supreme Court suspended five attorneys Tuesday for failure to pay costs associated with their pending disciplinary actions.
Judicial Nominating Commission to vote on next chief justice in August; Rush seeks reappointment
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush sent a letter Tuesday to the Office of Judicial Administration and judges across the state stating her intent for a third term as chief justice.
John Rust petitions U.S. Supreme Court to evaluate Indiana’s party affiliation statute
John Rust, who earlier this year was denied access to Indiana’s GOP primary ballot, is appealing to the Supreme Court of the United States — seeking review of the Hoosier high court’s split March decision that stymied his candidacy.
High court to review cases on a speedy trial, fraudulent loan
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer in two cases last week dealing with a fraudulent loan and a speedy trial.
Indiana Supreme Court indefinitely suspends Indianapolis-based lawyer
The Indiana Supreme Court published an order converting an Indianapolis-based lawyer’s temporary suspension to an indefinite suspension from the practice of law.
IN Supreme Court reverses summary judgment order, rules firefighter’s injury claim not barred
A former Fort Wayne firefighter who was injured responding to a warehouse fire can bring a claim for damages against an electric scooter company that leased the building for storage, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in reversing a lower court’s summary judgment order.
Commission on Judicial Qualifications advises candidates on endorsements, courthouse photography in campaign materials
The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualification issued an advisory opinion Monday on campaign endorsements and other campaign conduct.
IN Supreme Court amends bar admission rules for out of state attorneys, military spouses
The Indiana Supreme Court amended its admission and discipline rules Friday, opening a path for military spouses and attorneys licensed in other states as the court continues to look at ways to address the state’s attorney shortage.