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.
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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.
Marion County presiding judge named
The state's largest county court system has new leadership for the next two years. Marion Superior Judge Robert Altice, a Republican, became presiding judge of the court system for a two-year term.
Irish chief justice to visit Indianapolis
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ireland will visit Indianapolis, and one of his stops includes a lecture at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis March 10.
Justices reprimand Allen Circuit judge
The Indiana Supreme Court today publicly reprimanded Allen Circuit Judge Thomas Felts, who last summer was arrested for and later pleaded guilty to drunk driving.
Judge wins in mandate action
A special judge has ruled in favor of St. Joseph Probate Judge Peter Nemeth, who'd issued a judicial mandate earlier this year directing county officials to transfer money for pay raises and improvements for the juvenile justice center.
Chief justices to discuss court issues
Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard and other jurists from the Midwest will talk about important issues affecting their respective courts during a panel discussion Sept. 9 at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis.
House committee split, justice election bill stuck
Legislation aimed at changing how the Indiana Supreme Court justices are chosen hasn't gotten enough support to make it out of committee for now, getting a split vote from lawmakers that means it won't be going to the full House for consideration.
Reports: Justice to retire; speculation begins
Reports broke late Thursday that a Supreme Court of the United States justice plans to retire from the bench but which justice may surprise some.
Judge’s suspension begins Feb. 11
An Allen County judge sanctioned as a result of his conduct in a fellow jurist's courtroom will serve a three-day suspension without pay beginning Feb. 11, the Indiana Supreme Court announced today.
Reception honors retiring Fulton Circuit judge
The public is invited to attend a reception honoring Fulton Circuit Judge Douglas B. Morton as he retires from the bench.
Governor appoints Wayne County judge
Charles K. Todd, a private practice attorney, has been appointed by Gov. Mitch Daniels as judge of Wayne Superior Court 1.