BREAKING: Supreme Court taps judge as disciplinary chief
The Indiana Supreme Court has chosen former Dearborn Superior Judge G. Michael Witte as the newest executive secretary of
the Disciplinary Commission.
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Judge to be honored for internship program
A Marion Superior judge will be recognized for providing internships to Indianapolis students that offer insight into the
judicial system.
Grant Superior judge steps aside
A Grant County judge’s illness has forced him from the bench temporarily, and the Indiana Supreme Court has appointed a deputy
prosecutor from Marion as judge pro tempore.
Judicial nominees on the road to confirmation
When he was being considered for a seat on the federal appellate bench, Judge John D. Tinder recalled getting a phone call
about an ongoing case just before he was set to appear before senators in Washington, D.C.
Judge, others honored around Law Day
The Evansville Bar Association recognized a judge and others in the legal profession during two annual events that take place
near Law Day.
New judge gets 60-day unpaid suspension
The Indiana Supreme Court has suspended LaPorte Superior Judge Jennifer L. Koethe for 60 days without pay, effective March
12.
Praising new judicial selections
The Hoosier legal community is publicly praising the newest nominees for the state's federal bench as good choices, particularly for those interested in seeing a more diverse judiciary.
Suspended LaPorte judge acquitted at trial
A suspended LaPorte Superior judge has been acquitted of any criminal charges involving an accidental shooting where her
head was grazed by a bullet and led to accusations that she tried to cover up details about what happened.
Nominations would fill 3 U.S. District judicial posts.
A federal magistrate, a trial court judge, and a banking attorney who's served as a federal and county prosecutor are in line to be the newest additions to Indiana's federal bench.
Delaware County’s first public defender dies
A former Delaware County Circuit judge and the first public defender in that county died Monday.
Senator announces 3 federal judge nominees
Indiana Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh has unveiled who's being nominated for three open seats on the state's federal bench.
Snow impacting Indiana nomination hearings
If snow doesn't get in the way, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee may discuss on Thursday morning three Indiana federal judicial nominees and the long-delayed nomination of a Bloomington law professor for the Department of Justice.
City court judge resigns, banned from bench
The Indiana Supreme Court has accepted the resignation from the bench of a suspended city court judge accused of theft.
Governor appoints 2 city court judges
Gov. Mitch Daniels appointed two city court judges on Monday, filling openings left by recent resignations in Lawrenceburg and Nappanee. One is an attorney and the other is not, allowed because state law doesn't require city or town court judges to have a legal degree. The governor named non-attorney C. William Myers to the Lawrenceburg […]
Judge wins national award for drug court
Noble Superior Judge Michael J. Kramer was nationally recognized for his work as judge of the Noble County Drug Court. Judge Kramer was named an Advocate of the Year at the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America's National Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C. He received the award at a luncheon Thursday.
Court commissioner publicly admonished
A Delaware County Commissioner has been publicly admonished for his conduct after receiving a parking ticket in February 2009. Commissioner Brian M. Pierce, who serves as the Delaware Circuit Juvenile Commissioner, admitted to violating Rules 1.2 and 1.3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct. He received a parking ticket for parking in the wrong direction. […]
Deputy prosecutor new Madison Circuit judge
A deputy prosecutor of Madison County was appointed as Madison Circuit judge Sunday by Gov. Mitch Daniels. Rudolph R. Pyle III succeeds Judge Fredrick Spencer, who resigned Sept. 25.
Judge to discuss intelligent-design ruling
The U.S. District judge who made the landmark ruling that the teaching of intelligent design in public schools is unconstitutional will speak at Indiana University Friday.
Court names temporary judges
Two temporary judges have been selected by the Indiana Supreme Court to fill vacancies in Wayne and Madison counties.
Madison County judge resigns amid misconduct investigation
A longtime Madison County judge who’s been repeatedly sanctioned and even suspended in the past is resigning amid a new investigation
into his alleged misconduct during a 2007 murder trial.