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.
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Gov. Holcomb announces judicial appointments for Marshall and Grant Counties
Governor Eric Holcomb today announced the appointments of Janette Surrisi and Nathan Meeks to serve as judges on the Marshall County Circuit Court and the Grant County Superior Court #2.
Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor’s appointment
The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case of former President Donald Trump in Florida dismissed the prosecution on Monday, siding with defense lawyers who said the special counsel who filed the charges was illegally appointed.
U.S. Southern District Court celebrates senior status for Judge Magnus-Stinson
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana gathered on June 28 for a senior status celebration honoring District Judge Jane E. Magnus-Stinson.
Prosecutors in classified files case to urge judge to bar Trump from inflammatory comments about FBI
The federal judge presiding over the classified documents prosecution of Donald Trump is hearing arguments Monday on whether to bar the former president from public comments that prosecutors say could endanger the lives of FBI agents working on the case.
Senate confirms 200th federal judge under Biden as Democrats surpass Trump’s pace
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the 200th federal judge of President Joe Biden’s tenure, about a month earlier than when Donald Trump hit that mark in his term, though Trump still holds the edge when it comes to the most impactful confirmations — those to the Supreme Court and the country’s 13 appellate courts.
Indiana judge opens door for new eatery, finding `tacos and burritos are Mexican-style sandwiches’
An Indiana judge who declared that “tacos and burritos are Mexican-style sandwiches” has cleared the way for the opening of a new restaurant, delighting a restauranteur following a legal battle.
Justice Alito’s home flew flag upside down after Trump’s ‘Stop the Steal’ claims, report says
An upside-down American flag, a symbol associated with former President Donald Trump’s false claims of election fraud, was displayed outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito in January 2021, The New York Times reported Thursday.
Longtime Allen County judge to retire later this year
Allen Superior Court announced Tuesday the retirement of Judge David Avery whose last day on the bench will be Dec. 13 after 24 years.
Dreyer: Attacks on judges are also an attack on the rule of law
There is a cost to our rule of law when independent good-faith jurists are subject to vehement and vitriolic criticism of their professional judgment.
Magistrates nominated to fill Marion County judicial vacancy
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee announced three nominees on Friday to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Marion Superior Court Judge Cynthia Ayers.
Commission names five nominees to fill St. Joseph Superior Court vacancy
The nominees will be submitted to Gov. Eric Holcomb for consideration, and he will make the final selection.
Psych exams ordered for mother of boy found dead in suitcase in southern Indiana
A judge on Wednesday ordered a psychologist and a psychiatrist to examine the mother of a 5-year-old Atlanta boy whose body was found in a suitcase in Indiana in 2022.
Web Exclusive: Meet the Judges: Warren Circuit Court Judge Hunter Reece
With a passion for community outreach, Warren Circuit Court Judge Hunter Reece said he enjoys being on the bench and finds it important to get more attorneys into rural communities.
Temporary judge appointed to Marion Superior Court
Senior Judge David A. Shaheed will be serving as judge pro tempore in Marion Superior Court 4 starting on April 8.
Eight Marion County judges recommended for retention
The eight Marion County Superior Court judges appearing on the ballot this fall have been endorsed for retention by the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee.
Bell & Thompson: 3 things to know about judges and the use of social media
Some judges choose to be on social media, but in doing so, they likely take on more risk than lawyers do.
Appellate Judge Crone to retire later this year
Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Terry Crone plans to retire this fall. The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission will be accepting applications later this year to fill the vacancy.
Marion County judges to interview for judicial retention
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee is required to issue a recommendation to voters concerning whether incumbent judges are qualified and if they should be retained in office. The committee will make the recommendations after the interviews.
Applications available for vacancy on Marion Superior Court
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee is accepting applications for a new superior court judge.