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A conservative member of the Nebraska Supreme Court has been named as its new chief justice
Jeffrey Funke will fill the role of chief justice. He has been a solidly conservative voice on the court since he was appointed in 2016 by then-Republican Gov. Pete Ricketts.
Web Exclusive: Some judges combine jobs with military service
Whitley Superior Court Judge Douglas Fal and Porter Superior Court Judge Michael Fish serve in the 38th Infantry Division of the Indiana National Guard and are preparing for an overseas mission in the Middle East.
Indiana Northern District picks Andrew Teel as new magistrate judge
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana has selected one of the district’s law clerks to replace a retiring magistrate judge next year in the court’s Fort Wayne division.
State panel recommends judicial reallocation from low- to high-need counties
Some Indiana counties have more than double the judicial officers needed to handle court cases, while others are understaffed, according to the state’s most recent weighted caseload report.
Web Exclusive: Holcomb appointment leads to Marshall County’s first female judge
Janette Surrisi is the first woman to serve as a judge in Marshall County in its 189 years.
Tiny Kentucky town rocked as sheriff is jailed in the killing of prominent judge
It wasn’t clear what led to the shooting. The preliminary investigation indicates Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines shot District Judge Kevin Mullins multiple times following an argument inside the courthouse, according to Kentucky State Police.
Supreme Court justices have a job for life, but some left to make their mark
Legislation pending in Congress would end life tenure on the Supreme Court, though there is little chance term limits will become law anytime soon.
Judges to visit schools to celebrate Constitution Day
Judges from across the state will be visiting schools on and around Constitution Day to celebrate the 237th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution being signed.
IndyBar: IndyBar Celebrates Robing of New Judge
Members of the bench and the bar gathered at the Community Justice Center for the robing ceremony for the Hon. Tricia Caress McMath on August 22, 2024.
Judicial commission certifies four new senior judges
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission announced the certification Friday of four new senior judges in the state.
Selection committee accepting applications for Marion County judgeships
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee has started accepting applications for two new superior court jud
Bill to create more federal judgeships passes U.S. Senate
A bipartisan bill co-authored by Indiana Republican Senator Todd Young has passed unanimously in the U.S. Senate and is now heading to the House of Representatives, as Congress looks to address judicial shortages in federal courts.
Applications open for judicial position in Allen Superior Court
Applications are now open for a vacant superior court judge position with the Allen Superior Court.
Trimble: It’s time to revisit the issue of judicial independence
I encourage all of you who are bar leaders to revive discussions and initiatives within your bar associations and civic groups about judicial independence.
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.
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.