Randolph County judge to retire next month
As he prepares to step down from the bench, Randolph Circuit Court Judge Jay Toney expressed deep concerns regarding rural Indiana’s attorney shortage, particularly in his home county.
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Filling the robes: Nominations still pending for Indiana district, appellate vacancies
Of all the current Indiana judicial nominees, Magistrate Judge Joshua Kolar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana is the farthest along on his route to fill a vacancy.
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‘A big tent’: Incoming ISBA President Felts focusing on A2J, engaging young lawyers
Senior Judge Thomas J. Felts recently sat down with IL for a wide-ranging conversation about his career and his plans for his year as Indiana State Bar Association president.
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‘Epitome of a leader’: Colleagues, friends praise COA Judge Robb into retirement
Court of Appeals of Indiana Judge Margret Robb retired, effective June 16, and has been granted senior status. Robb may be best known as the first elected female chief judge of the Court of Appeals. She was appointed to that role in 2011.
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Indiana appellate Judge Robb inducted into Council of Chief Judges Hall of Fame
Indiana Court of Appeals Senior Judge Margret G. Robb was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Council of Chief Judges of the State Courts of Appeal for her contributions to advancing the legal profession.
Crone certified as senior judge on state appellate court
Indiana Appeals Court Judge Terry Crone retired last week after 20 years on the state appellate bench, with a retirement ceremony held at the Indiana Supreme Court Courtroom on the third floor of the Indiana Statehouse.
Indiana Supreme Court certifies six senior judges
Courts use senior judges as a replacement in the absence of a regular judge, as a complement to the regular judge or to oversee the processing of certain types of cases or court programs.
Judicial commission certifies four new senior judges
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission announced the certification Friday of four new senior judges in the state.
Former Allen County judge certified as senior judge
The Indiana Supreme Court certified a former Allen County judge as a senior judge Thursday.
2 additional senior judges certified
The Indiana Supreme Court has certified two additional senior judges.
Baseline for senior judge days raised to 20 for 2024
To encourage the continued use of senior judges in the state’s courts, the Indiana Supreme Court announced it is increasing the baseline number of senior judge days each court may use in 2024 to 20.
JNC certifies, recertifies 67 senior judges for 2024
Two new judges have been certified as senior judges while 65 existing senior judges have been recertified for 2024.
Judicial Nominating Commission certifies 4 senior judges, recertifies 21 others
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has certified four new senior judges and recertified 21 others.
Senior judge named judge pro tem while Martin Co. judge on maternity leave
The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed Senior Judge Larry R. Blanton to serve as judge pro tempore of the Martin Circuit Court beginning next month.
Magnus-Stinson assuming senior status next summer
Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson confirmed Friday she will assume senior status on July 1, 2024. President Joe Biden has not yet publicly announced his nominee to succeed her.
Wentworth certified as senior judge ahead of Tax Court retirement
Outgoing Indiana Tax Court Judge Martha Blood Wentworth has been granted senior judge status.
IN Supreme court amends rules for senior judges, giving notice of term in office
The Indiana Supreme Court has amended the Indiana Administrative Rules to add a new section requiring judges to give notice of the commencement and termination of their time in office and clarifying the authority of a senior judge.
Howard Co. Judge Parry granted senior judgeship
Howard Superior Court Judge Brant Parry has been granted senior judgeship by the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission.
Robb granted senior judge status ahead of retirement
As she prepares to retire after 25 years on the appellate bench, Court of Appeals of Indiana Judge Margret Robb has been granted certification as a senior judge.
Judges pro tem appointed, removed after trial judges join COA
The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed one senior judge and released another from judge pro tempore service following the appointment of the two newest judges of the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
IN Supreme Court increases senior judge service days baseline for 2023
The Indiana Supreme Court has raised the baseline for senior judge service days in 2023 to 20 — a five-day increase compared to the previous year.
Existing, new senior judges certified for 2023
The Indiana Supreme Court is ending the year by restocking the pool of senior judges who will be available to dive in and help keep the lower courts functioning in the upcoming year.
Judge Young, who threw out Indiana’s gay marriage ban, stepping down
The federal judge who struck down Indiana’s ban on same-sex marriages a year before the U.S. Supreme Court did so nationally has decided to step down from full-time status after 25 years.