Biden outpacing Trump, Obama with diverse judicial nominees
The White House and Democratic senators are closing out the first two years of Biden’s presidency having installed more federal judges than Biden’s two immediate predecessors.
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VanLeeuwen tapped for Morgan County bench
An attorney with experience as a deputy prosecutor and a public defender has been appointed to the Morgan Superior Court, filling the vacancy created when Judge Peter Foley was elevated to the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
Magistrate Judge Brookman to be nominated to Indiana Southern District Court
Indiana Southern District Magistrate Judge Matthew Brookman will be nominated to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana to fill the vacancy created by Judge Richard Young, who has announced he will be taking senior status.
Kenworthy joins COA, gives court 1st ever female majority
When Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush asked Grant County Judge Dana Kenworthy why she wanted to join the appellate court, Kenworthy provided a vivid image.
Judge pro tem appointed in Vermillion Circuit Court
The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed a judge pro tem to Vermillion Circuit Court after the sitting judge resigned from her position last week.
Decatur Co. Judge Day charged with 2 counts of judicial misconduct for handling of CHINS cases
Decatur Circuit Court Judge Timothy B. Day is facing formal discipline charges for alleged misconduct in his handling of child in need of services cases.
2nd judge pro tem appointed to Morgan Superior Court after Foley joins COA
Another change has been made to the Morgan Superior Court bench following the elevation of Judge Peter Foley to the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
Assistant U.S. attorney named magistrate judge in Southern District after Pryor confirmed to 7th Circuit
With Judge Doris Pryor confirmed to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, a new magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has been chosen.
Web Exclusive: Meet the judges: Newton Co. Judge Daniel Molter
Newton Superior Court Judge Daniel Molter has deep roots in the Hoosier legal profession.
Pryor garners praise, makes history as she prepares to join 7th Circuit
The bipartisan vote of 60-31 by the U.S. Senate in favor of her confirmation to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals provided another example of how much people like and respect Judge Doris Pryor.
Gibson Co. judge facing 4 disciplinary charges for conduct in child welfare cases
A southwestern Indiana judge is facing a slew of judicial disciplinary charges for alleged misconduct in his handling of two child welfare cases.
Baker appointed judge pro tem in Boone County
Senior Judge John G. Baker has been appointed judge pro tempore of Boone Superior Court 1, the Indiana Supreme Court announced.
Letter: ‘Nothing to suggest’ Alito violated ethics standards
The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday in a letter to Congress that there is “nothing to suggest” that Justice Samuel Alito violated ethics standards following a report that a 2014 decision he wrote was leaked in advance of its announcement.
Robing ceremony planned Monday for COA Judge Foley
The Court of Appeals of Indiana’s newest judge will be robed next week in the Indiana Supreme Court courtroom.
Incumbents ousted, retained in judicial elections statewide
A total of 21 contested races for county prosecutor, circuit court judge or superior court judge in Indiana brought in tens of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions, resulting in new officeholders in several Indiana counties, including some who unseated incumbents.
‘People are just angry’: Complaints against Indiana judicial officers reach 20-year high, stats show
The total number of complaints alleging judicial misconduct filed in FY 2021-2022 is the most since at least FY 2001-2002. Data trends suggest the 609 complaints could be the most filed against Indiana judges for a fiscal year ever.
Web Exclusive: ‘Hit the ground running’: Barr joins Indiana Southern District Court as magistrate judge
Indiana Southern District Court Magistrate Judge Kellie Barr recently sat down with Indiana Lawyer to share more information on her background as well as what her first month has been like on the bench.
2nd vacancy opening on Marion Superior Court with Eichholtz retirement
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee will stay busy this winter, as there’s now a second opening in the Marion Superior Court.
Lawmakers urge action after report of other high court leak
The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee said his panel is reviewing “serious allegations” in a report that a former anti-abortion leader knew in advance the outcome of a 2014 Supreme Court case involving health care coverage of contraception.
Indiana CJ Rush chairing Rehnquist award dinner at SCOTUS
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush is chairing tonight’s annual Rehnquist award dinner at the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., which will put a spotlight on state courts and their work to address the country’s mental health crisis.