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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Ind. Courts - While "Pulaski County Bell Tower Worsens With Each Toll Of The Bell," Randolph County Courthouse Dedication This Week

"Ben" at K99.3 FM reports:Pulaski County Maintenance Director Morry Demarco told the commissioners this week that with each toll of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Ind. courts - More on: Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson and possible serial murder case [Updated]

Updating this lengthy ILB entry from May 1st, Rick Callahan of the AP is now reporting:INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - A court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Ind. Courts - Grant County judges order a dress code

Attorneys practicing in Grant County courts have received a notice and order, filed May 22nd. Here is the cover:Attached is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Ind. Courts - Bei Bei Shuai has been released from jail on bond [Updated]

Updating this long ILB entry from May 20th, various news sources, including WRTV 6 are reporting this morning that Ms....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Monday, May 21, 2012

Ind. Courts - Notre Dame sues feds over requirement to provide insurance coverage for contraceptives [Updated]

Margaret Fosmoe of the South Bend Tribune has the story this afternoon. The long story begins:SOUTH BEND — The University...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 21, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Demystifying the Judicial Selection Process"

A news release sponsored by ISBA, Women in the Law and Improvements in the Judicial System Committees:Curious about the process...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 21, 2012

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on "Court to set bond for Indianapolis woman in baby's death"

A brief AP story last Wed., May 16th reported that a "bond hearing for 35-year-old Bei Bei Shuai" was set...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 20, 2012

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Indiana Supreme Court Facing Another Possible Vacancy"

From WCSI:The Indiana Supreme Court could soon face its fourth vacancy in two years, and its third in six months....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 17, 2012

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Court to set bond for Indianapolis woman in baby's death"

A brief AP story today begins:A judge this week will consider how high to set bail for an Indianapolis woman...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Courts - "Acting Indiana Chief Justice Dickson picked as state high court's 1st new leader in 25 years"

Charles Wilson of the AP reports this afternoon:INDIANAPOLIS — A panel voted Tuesday to make longtime Justice Brent Dickson Indiana's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Ind. Courts- Commission Selects Brent E. Dickson as Chief Justice of Indiana

From the Court's news release:The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission voted to appoint Justice Brent E. Dickson as the Chief Justice...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Ind. Courts - Selecting the next Chief Justice of Indiana

Attorney Cara Wieneke of Plainfield is attending the Judicial Nominating Commission this morning and sending back occasional reports. Refresh your...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Monday, May 14, 2012

Ind. Courts- "Court observers see Indiana's acting chief justice as leading candidate for permanent post"

Charles Wilson of the AP has a long story this afternoon about tomorrow's upcoming selection by the Judicial Nominating Commission...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 14, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Special court programs handle veterans in trouble"

Harold J. Adams has this long story in today's Louisville Courier Journal about Veterans Court, which are:... part of a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 14, 2012

Ind. Courts - "New Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice To Be Chosen Tuesday"

Stan Jastrzebski of Indiana Public Media reports on the upcoming meeting of the Judicial Nominating Commission tomorrow where a new...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 14, 2012

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Indiana high court expected to stay business friendly"

An AP story today in the Louisville Courier Journal. Worth reading....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 12, 2012

Friday, May 11, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on "IndyCar tabs retired Indiana Supreme Court justice to hear Chevrolet appeal"

Updating this ILB entry from May 3rd, MotorAuthority.com is reporting this evening "INDYCAR Turbo Decision Upheld, Honda Prevails." Anne Proffit's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 11, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Supreme Court reviews process used to close puppy mill"

Indiana Department of State Revenue v. Virginia Garwood, et al., argued yesterday before the Supreme Court (see here and here)...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 11, 2012

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Ind. Courts - Stories on two of the oral arguments today before Supreme Court

WRTV 6 has a story and video on the Garwood case here. WISHTV 8 has a story and video on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 10, 2012

Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Tax Court has Three Oral Arguments On-Line, Two Scheduled "

The Indiana Tax Reporter blog is reporting this evening that the Tax Court, like the rest of the Court of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Gammage to face Fox in St. Joseph County probate judge race"

Margaret Fosmoe reports today in the South Bend Tribune:SOUTH BEND -- Garnering 46 percent of the votes, Andre Gammage won...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Ind. Courts - Slates prevail in Marion County judicial races

Jon Murray is now reporting from his Star blog:UPDATE (9:15 p.m.): The party slates held ironclad. With nearly 92 percent...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Waiting on results for Marion Superior Court judges"

Jon Murray gives a good set-up for the upcoming election results in the Marion County judges races at his IndyStar...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Monday, May 07, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Disbarred lawyer charged with forgery"

The ILB has a number of entries relating to disbarred attorney Rodney P. Sniadecki. In a story today in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 07, 2012

Ind. Courts - Ceremonial Swearing-In Ceremony for new Justice Mark S. Massa today

From the news release:Mark Massa will be sworn-in as Indiana’s 107th Justice at 2 PM on Monday, May 7th in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 07, 2012

Sunday, May 06, 2012

Ind. Courts - "The system by which judges are 'elected' to the Marion County Superior Court is broken."

That is the beginning of an editorial yesterday in the Indianapolis Star. More:That's because in reality political bosses, not the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 06, 2012

Friday, May 04, 2012

Ind. Courts - Re: Payment of Marion County Judicial Slating Fees

Here is a letter dated April 23, 2012 from Adrienne L. Meiring, Counsel to the Indiana Commission on Judicial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 04, 2012

Ind. Courts - "GOP Chairman Kyle Walker Sends Out Contemptible Mailer Attacking Republican Judicial Candidates "

That is the heading to this post this morning from Paul Odgen, one of the several unslated candidates running for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 04, 2012

Thursday, May 03, 2012

Ind. Courts - "IndyCar tabs retired Indiana Supreme Court justice to hear Chevrolet appeal"

From the AP, via the Washington Post, some quotes from this unattributed story:INDIANAPOLIS — IndyCar has tapped a retired Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 03, 2012

Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Task Force created to evaluate the Marion County Small Claims Courts submits its report

Carrie Ritchie reports in today's Indianapolis Star on the Marion County Small Claims Task Force report. Indy 6 TV has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on: Task Force created to evaluate the Marion County Small Claims Courts submits its report

Eric Berman of WIBC has this story on today's press conference, along with audio and a photo....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Ind. Courts - Task Force created to evaluate the Marion County Small Claims Courts submits its report

The Task Force created to evaluate the Marion County Small Claims Courts has issued its 33-page report. The report...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Ind. courts - Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson and possible serial murder case [Corrected]

Tara Schmelz of the New Albany News & Tribune reported last Friday that a third body had been found "in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Long-time Indiana Super Lawyer allegedly misappropriated more than $2.5 million in client funds for his own use

Updating these ILB entries (here and here) from Friday, April 27th, the Indianapolis Star today has a brief story by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Monday, April 30, 2012

Ind. Courts - New Chief Justice to be selected May 15?

The ILB has not seen this anywhere else. WCSI News/Talk (Columbus) is reporting:Nearly two months after Randall Shepard‘s retirement, the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 30, 2012

Ind. Courts - February 2012 Indiana Bar exam results

Available here....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 30, 2012

Ind. Courts - "A group of Evansville churches' push to double the capacity of Vanderburgh County's drug treatment courts program"

Mark Wilson had the story yesterday in the Evansville Courier & Press. More from the long story:Instead of one giant...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 30, 2012

Friday, April 27, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on: Long-time Indiana Super Lawyer allegedly misappropriated more than $2.5 million in client funds for his own use

Here is the criminal complaint in the case of U.S. v. Conour. It begins:AFFIDAVIT I, Douglas E. Kasper, being...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 27, 2012

Ind. Courts - Long-time Indiana Super Lawyer allegedly misappropriated more than $2.5 million in client funds for his own use

WRTV 6 has a brief noon story here. They say:William Conour, 64, turned himself in and made an initial appearance...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 27, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on "Teacher Fired After Receiving Fertility Treatments"

Updating this ILB entry from April 25th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, in its "First Take" column today, reports:The Hoagland...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 27, 2012

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Ind. Courts - Marion County Small Claim Court Task Force report to be released May 1st

From an Ind. Courts press release:The Task Force created to evaluate the Marion County Small Claims Courts will release its...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 26, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Recordings of court proceedings made by court reporters are public records"

Here is an informal opinion from Joseph B. Hoage, Indiana Public Access Counselor, dated Jan. 26, 2012. The issue...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 26, 2012

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on: Appellate Clerk announces an entirely new docket by the end of the year

That was to be the end of 2011, according to this Nov. 7, 2011 ILB entry, quoting from an article...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Teacher Fired After Receiving Fertility Treatments" [Updated]

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday afternoon, which includes the complaint, ABC News/Good Morning America has a feature story by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Ind. Courts - "A schoolteacher claims in ND Ind. that the Diocese of FtW-SB and St. Vincent de Paul School fired her and called her a "grave, immoral sinner" because she and her husband were trying to have a baby through in vitro fertilization"

That is the lede to this story today in Court House News, written by Joe Harris. Read the details at...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Monday, April 23, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Bartholomew Co. Prosecutor Bill Nash is campaigning against Superior Court 1 Judge Chris Monroe and supporting Monroe’s opponent in the Republican primary"

That is the lede to a $$ story by Chris Schilling in the Columbus Republic. More:Nash, a Republican, has mailed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 23, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Probation revoked for former Gibson County, Ind., attorney William Wallace"

Mark Wilson of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today on former Gibson County attorney William Wallace. Here are some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 23, 2012

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Movement of Bisard blood sample violated court order"

That is the heading of WRTV's story last evening by Richard Essex and Jeremy Brilliant. It follows on this ILB...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 19, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Judge hears arguments on how much former prosecutor can help in David Camm murder case"

Harold Adams reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:The special judge presiding over the third murder trial of David Camm...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 19, 2012

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Two bars sued in death of Wea Ridge student"

Sophia Voravong and Mikel Livingston report today in the Lafayette Journal Courier on a Dram Shop Act "lawsuit was filed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 14, 2012

Ind. Courts - Suit in federal court "questions the training of and standards for drug-detection dogs."

Pam Tharp has the long story in the Muncie Star-Press. A few quotes:A federal lawsuit filed earlier this year against...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 14, 2012

Friday, April 13, 2012

Ind. Courts - Determination and persistence evident in one judge's history

Last week I attended the afternoon session of the Indiana Law Review Symposium, "Reflecting on Forty Years of Merit Selection,"...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 13, 2012

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Ind. Courts - Judicial ethics questions raised in Lake County trial

You'll need to read the whole story to follow, but Bill Dolan's report today in the NWI Times begins:CROWN POINT...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on: "Delaware Judges order council to accept budget The mandate would restore pay and give judges control of the budget"

Updating this ILB entry from March 16th, Keith Roysdon of the Muncie Star-Press is reporting, in a story headed "Supreme...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Sunday, April 08, 2012

Ind. Courts - "A ‘voice’ for stalking victims: Women tell of fear, uncertainty, push for system changes"

Rebecca S. Green has this long story in the Sunday Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. A sample:Advanced computer and Internet technology...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 08, 2012

Friday, April 06, 2012

Ind. Courts - Check out final summaries of 2012 acts of interest to the judiciary

Check out the final (April 5th) installment of the Legislative Update for the 2012 legislative session, from The Indiana Judicial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 06, 2012

Thursday, April 05, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on "State audit questions Clark court's fees"

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Braden Lammers has a very long and detailed story today in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 05, 2012

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Ind. Courts - Even more on: Final Arguments Today in IBM/State case

Updating this entry from April 3rd, here are some good stories today on yesterday's closing arguments:Niki Kelly, FWJG - "IBM,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Special prosecutor appointed in ballot petition case"

A brief story in the South Bend Tribune reports that:SOUTH BEND — The county prosecutor has stepped aside in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Ind. Courts - "State audit questions Clark court's fees"

Ben Zion Hershberg reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal in a lengthy story:The Indiana State Board of Accounts has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Ind. Courts - "LaPorte prosecutor under investigation"

Here is the story, reported by Stan Maddux in the South Bend Tribune. It begins:Allegations of misconduct by LaPorte County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Final Arguments Today in IBM/State case

Carrie Ritchie of the Indianapolis Star has posted a story on this morning's final arguments in the State v. IBM...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on: Final Arguments Today in IBM/State case

Good news, finally some press coverage of the IBM suit! IBM/IN closing arguments to begin momentarily. You wouldn't believe the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Ind. Courts - Final Arguments Today in IBM/State case

Via a news release from Marion Superior Court:Indianapolis, Ind. -- Closing arguments for the consolidated trial involving counter-lawsuits by the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Ind. Courts - "New Lake Superior Court judge interviews scheduled"

Bill Dolan reports in the March 29th NWI Times:CROWN POINT | Lake County lawyers have six weeks to take the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 31, 2012

Friday, March 30, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Marion County Prosecutor: I'm Running Again In 2014: Terry Curry talks about budget, other issues in wide ranging interview"

Ray Steele has this WIBC interview....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 30, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Sen. Richard Lugar to fight registration ruling today" in Circuit Court

Here is a brief story by Carrie Ritchie of the Indianapolis Star. A quote:In their appeal, the Lugars claim that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 30, 2012

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Tippecanoe Circuit Court closing for Judge Thompson memorial"

Sophia Voravong writes today in the Lafayette Journal Courier in a story that begins:As the story goes, it was a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 29, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Juror spends night on courthouse bench "

The Gary Post Tribune has the story today....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 29, 2012

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Prosecutor Hermann worries complaint could discourage attorneys from part-time post: Rule could restrict lawyers' work in private practices"

Mark Wilson reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press in a long story that begins:A misconduct complaint filed with...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 25, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Widow waits years for action in malpractice lawsuit"

Sophia Voravong's long story in the Sunday Lafayette Journal Courier looks at the length of time involved in bringing a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 25, 2012

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Daniels says the current state system for appointing judges works in Indiana, but calls the Marion County slating system for judicial selection a travesty"

See IndyPolitics, it has the 5 minute audio....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 24, 2012

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Ind. Courts - Terre Haute federal court site on list of those targeted for closing

Thanks to How Appealing for pointing to this AP story headed "Feds consider closing some courtrooms." A quote:Documents obtained by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 22, 2012

Ind. Courts - "CAUTION: Now Entering Grey Area: Indiana Judges’ Use of Internet Information"

That is the title to an article by Gary Price, Lewis & Kappes, and Ellen Winternheimer, 2011 summer associate at...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 22, 2012

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on: "Indiana wraps up its case in IBM lawsuit"

As reported in this ILB entry from yesterday, quoting the Indianapolis Star, yesterday the State wrapped up its case against...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Audit Reveals Questionable Practices In Small Claims Court: Funds Possibly Misappropriated, Auditors Say "

WRTV6's Kara Kenney reported last evening. Here are a few quotes. This is also a video:INDIANAPOLIS -- A recently released...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Indiana wraps up its case in IBM lawsuit"

Updating this ILB entry from March 9th, Carrie Ritchie reports this evening in the Indianapolis Star in a story that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Dual role of Marion County small claims court judges raises flags"

A story in the Indianapolis Star yesterday, reported by Carrie Ritchie, is subheaded "Judges who also work as attorneys lead...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Monday, March 19, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on: CJ Shepard approves judicial branch raises

Updating this ILB entry from March 16th, here is the Order approving the statutory adjustment, filed March 16, 2012....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 19, 2012

Friday, March 16, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Retiring Indiana chief justice to be honored Monday"

Brief story in the Indianapolis Star. From a Court news release:Governor Mitch Daniels and American Bar Association President, William T....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 16, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Delaware Judges order council to accept budget The mandate would restore pay and give judges control of the budget"

As has happened in the past with several other counties, including St. Joseph and Clerk, a number of Delaware County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 16, 2012

Ind. Courts - CJ Shepard approves judicial branch raises

From the Court's press office: In accordance with Indiana statutes, the state budget director and Chief Justice have approved for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 16, 2012

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Work of Appellate Clinic Students Pays Off for Clients"

From the IUPUI News Center:Two Robert H. McKinney School of Law students enrolled in the law school’s Appellate Clinic recently...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Monday, March 12, 2012

Ind. Courts - Further Update on IDCS v. South Bend Tribune [Updated at 3:04 PM]

The ILB hasn't received the AG's press release, but Tim Evans at StarWatch is writing, quoting the PR:INDIANAPOLIS – A...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 12, 2012

Ind. Courts - Update on IDCS v. South Bend Tribune

The ILB has learned that the Tribune and AG Zoeller (representing DCS) have resolved their issues, so there will be...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 12, 2012

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Vanderburgh Co. Superior Court makes history with Friday vote"

Jeffery Smith reports in a brief story for WFIE 14 News:The Vanderburgh County Superior Court made history with their vote...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 11, 2012

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Ind. Courts - South Bend Tribune required to remove published story that was based on records released by trial court order

Late yesterday afternoon the ILB read and posted the first few paragraphs of a story that had been then just...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 10, 2012

Friday, March 09, 2012

Ind. Courts - "David Camm attorneys ask that prosecutor be barred from helping replacement"

Updating this long list of earlier David Camm entries, Harold Adams of the Louisville Courier Journal reports:The legal wrangling over...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 09, 2012

Ind. Courts - Still more on: What has become of the State-IBM trial in Marion Superior Court?

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Carrie Ritchie reports today in the Indianapolis Star, in a story headed "In court, state and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 09, 2012

Thursday, March 08, 2012

Ind. Courts - Comment on a number of proposed rules until May 9th

An opportunity to comment on proposed changes to the Rules of Court: The Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 08, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on: What has become of the State-IBM trial in Marion Superior Court ?

Updating the ILB entry from March 6th, @Carrie Richie of the Indianapolis Star just tweeted:At trial 4 lawsuits over cancelled...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 08, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Mock trial provides training on coutroom tactics for younger attorneys"

Mark Wilson reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:EVANSVILLE — Possibly more attorneys worked on the case being tried...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 08, 2012

Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Task force hearing tonight on Marion Co. small claims court"

Carrie Ritchie writes for the IndyStar:A task force that’s reviewing Marion County’s small claims court system will hold its final...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Lugar residency ruling appealed"

Brian Francisco posted the story this morning at the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette site. It begins:Two people have appealed the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Ind. Courts - Two-year clerkship opens with Court of Appeals Judge Baker

The ILB won't be posting all these openings, but this sounds like a great opportunity for the right person:Two-year clerkship...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Ind. Courts - What has become of the State-IBM trial in Marion Superior Court ?

"State-IBM trial over canceled welfare contract began yesterday" was the heading to this Feb. 28th ILB entry quoting stories from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Monday, March 05, 2012

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court Job Opportunity - Director of Trial Court Management

Just received this info:Hello Indiana Judges and Lawyers, The Indiana Supreme Court, Division of State Court Administration, is seeking applicants...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 05, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on: Judge Simon sets hearing on RTW TRO for next Monday, March 5 at 1 pm in federal court in Hammond [Updated]

Updating this very brief Feb. 28th ILB entry, Michelle Quinn reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune in a story that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 05, 2012

Sunday, March 04, 2012

Ind. Courts - Authoritarian vs. clinically based drug courts

"Courts balance drug punishment vs. treatment" is the headline to this story by Mark Wilson in the Sunday Evansville Courier...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 04, 2012

Thursday, March 01, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Small-claims court task force hears public's complaints"

Updating this post about the then-upcoming public hearing at Pike Twp. Small Claims Court, which took place last evening, William...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 01, 2012

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Ind. Courts - Charlie White oral argument

Watch the oral argument in Charlie White v. Indiana Democratic Party, streamed live from the Supreme Court courtroom at 9:00...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Ind. Courts - Much going on tomorrow (Wednesday), including public hearing at Pike Twp. Small Claims Court

As the ILB noted on Feb. 24th:There are TWO BIG oral arguments next Wednesday, Feb. 29th. Not only the Charlie...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Ind. Courts - Judge Simon sets hearing on RTW TRO for next Monday, March 5 at 1 pm in federal court in Hammond

See the Reuters story here....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Ind. Courts - State-IBM trial over canceled welfare contract began yesterday

"State, IBM blame each other as trial involving Indiana's canceled welfare contract begins" is the headline to Carrie Ritchie's Indianapolis...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Monday, February 27, 2012

Ind. Courts - "State-IBM trial over canceled welfare contract begins today: Millions of dollars at stake in dueling lawsuits"

"Opening arguments will begin at 9 a.m. today in Marion Superior Court" reports Carrie Ritchie in this story in today's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 27, 2012

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Ind. Courts - Check out newest summaries of bills of interest to the judiciary

Check out the eighth weekly installment of the Legislative Update for the 2012 legislative session, from The Indiana Judicial Center....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 26, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Is juvenile system too closed? Some suggest laws meant to protect kids result in too much secrecy."

Yet another story this Sunday in the South Bend Tribune focusing on the Indiana's current juvenile system. The one by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 26, 2012

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Special prosecutor appointed for Camm trial: Stan Levco is former Vanderburgh County prosecutor"

Matt Thacker of the New Albany News & Tribune has the breaking story here. Some quotes:NEW ALBANY — Spencer County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 23, 2012

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Indiana Supreme Court Creates Task Force to Evaluate Marion County Small Claims Courts"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 16th, the first public hearing was last evening at the Pike Twp Small Claims...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 23, 2012

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on: "Convicted sex offender challenges lifetime Facebook ban: Federal lawsuit seeks access to social media for sex offenders"

Recalling yesterday's ILB post on the ACLU suit filed in federal court here, here are two posts yesterday from national...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Ind. Courts - Chief Justice Shepard honored in House

ILB sometime-stringer Ed Feigenabaum sends this note:Are you watching the CJ tribute on the floor? Rep. Truitt just revealed that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Elkhart judge reverses himself on fine against bicyclist"

This story by South Bend Tribune columnist Nancy J. Sulok was first published in 2002, and republished today. It begins:ELKHART...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Ind. Courts - Justice Rucker's son runs for Ohio Supreme Court

From a story by Julie Carr Smyth in the Dayton Daily News:COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two experienced judges from far-flung corners...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Convicted sex offender challenges lifetime Facebook ban: Federal lawsuit seeks access to social media for sex offenders"

Russ McQuaid has the Fox59 story here. Some quotes (there is also a video):An Indianapolis sex offender has filed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Monday, February 20, 2012

Ind. Courts - Even more on "Indiana Supreme Court Creates Task Force to Evaluate Marion County Small Claims Courts"

Updating this ILB entry from earlier today Carrie Ritchie of the IndyStar has just tweeted:The small claims court story really...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 20, 2012

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Indiana Supreme Court Creates Task Force to Evaluate Marion County Small Claims Courts"

Updating ILB entries from Feb. 14th and 16th, and particularly this July 18, 2011 ILB entry quoting a must-read WSJ...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 20, 2012

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on "Proposed changes to the Parenting Time Guidelines available for review"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 16th, a story today in the Evansville Courier & Press by Mark Wilson provides...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 19, 2012

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Ind. Courts - Check out newest summaries of bills of interest to the judiciary

Check out the seventh weekly installment of the Legislative Update for the 2012 legislative session, from The Indiana Judicial Center....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 18, 2012

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on "Indiana Supreme Court Creates Task Force to Evaluate Marion County Small Claims Courts"

Updating this Feb. 14th ILB entry announcing the creation of the task force, hearing have now been scheduled. Below are...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 16, 2012

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County Judge Marilyn A. Moores reflects on her year in Afghanistan with the Nat'l. Guard

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 6, 2012, which linked to a story by Judge Moores, here is a Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Indiana Supreme Court Creates Task Force to Evaluate Marion County Small Claims Courts"

A press release from the Supreme Court:The Indiana Supreme Court has created a task force to review the practices the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Monday, February 13, 2012

Ind. Courts - CJ Shepard retires March 4th. Then what happens? Some thoughts

CJ Shepard is retiring effective March 4th, 2012. This month the Supreme Court is hearing several high profile cases:the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 13, 2012

Ind. Courts - Charlie White attorney reportedly has mild heart attack [Updated]

WRTV 6 is reporting Carl Brizzi had mild heart attached, but expected to be released tomorrow. Impact on deadlines for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 13, 2012

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Courting controversy: Judges to have a say in range of policy matters"

A very long and essential editorial today by Tracy Warner of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette surveys the important Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 12, 2012

Ind. Courts - Check out newest summaries of bills of interest to the judiciary

Check out the sixth weekly installment of the Legislative Update for the 2012 legislative session, from The Indiana Judicial Center....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 12, 2012

Thursday, February 09, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Indiana Supreme Court to hear legislative fines case"

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, which includes a link to the order, here is Chris Sikich's story today in the Indianapolis...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 09, 2012

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Ind. Courts - Busy day, Supreme Court agrees to hear legislative fines case [Updated]

Niki Kelly of the FWJG tweets:So now the ISC has three major cases going; legislative fines; Daniels deposition in IBM...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Monday, February 06, 2012

Ind. Courts - Marion County Judge Marilyn A. Moores reflects on her year in Afghanistan with the Nat'l. Guard

From Indiana Court Times, this don't miss story begins:Taking a year off from the bench of the Marion County Superior...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 06, 2012

Saturday, February 04, 2012

Ind. Courts - The status of bills of interest to the Judiciary

This week's Legislative Update, published by the Indiana Judicial Center, marks the end of the first half of the session...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 04, 2012

Friday, February 03, 2012

Indd. Courts - "Milwaukee attorney banned from federal courts in Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana."

The 7th Circuit decision from Feb. 2, 2012 is In Re: Bridget Boyle-Saxton. Today Bruce Vielmetti of the Milwaukee Journal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 03, 2012

Ind. Courts - "WLKY Investigates: Paying For Prosecutor’s Problem"

A fascinating story from WLKY.com, Louisville, relating to Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson. Recall that Henderson:... the lead prosecutor in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 03, 2012

Thursday, February 02, 2012

Ind. Courts - Expedited Super Bowl court deemed success

Watch this evening's story on WRTV 6. A sample:A first-of-its-kind court aimed at expediting complaints against those found in violation...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 02, 2012

Ind. Courts - Yet more on: A new pilot project allowing web cameras in court rooms to be announced

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 29th, today the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial on the Supreme Court's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 02, 2012

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Ind. Courts - "7th Circuit E-Discovery Pilot Program Could Have Wide-Ranging Impact"

Read the long article from the Legal Intelligencer here. (Thanks to Appellate Daily)...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Monday, January 30, 2012

Ind. Courts - Star's Carrie Ritchie reports from Charlie White trial this evening

And we have a jury for #CharlieWhite. Way sooner than expected!— Carrie Ritchie (@CarrieRitchie) January 30, 2012 Opening statements, evidence...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 30, 2012

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Ind. Courts - Even more on: A new pilot project allowing web cameras in court rooms to be announced

"Indiana to experiment again with cameras in the courtroom: 3 Lake County civil courts will take part in a pilot...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 29, 2012

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Ind. Courts - Update on: Marion County Will Elect At Least Four New Judges This Year

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 9th, the ILB has just received this information from a reliable source re the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 28, 2012

Ind. Courts - Check out newest summaries of bills of interest to the judiciary

Check out the fourth weekly installment of the Legislative Update for the 2012 legislative session, from The Indiana Judicial Center....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 28, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Gaming raid leads to lawsuit: Ban on Internet setups called unconstitutional"

That is the headline to a lengthy story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, reported by Rebecca S. Green....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 28, 2012

Friday, January 27, 2012

Ind. Courts - Still more on: A new pilot project allowing web cameras in court rooms to be announced [Updated]

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, the pilot project will involve:... a pilot project for video and audio coverage via webcam of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 27, 2012

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on: A new pilot project allowing web cameras in court rooms to be announced

That is the headline to this ILB entry from earlier today announcing a press conference tomorrow by Chief Justice Shepard....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 26, 2012

Ind. Courts - A new pilot project allowing web cameras in court rooms to be announced

Notice just received:Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard will announce details of a pilot project allowing web cameras in several...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 26, 2012

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Indiana Judge Punishes Jury Dodger With Shame"

See the story about Lake Criminal Court Judge Thomas Stefaniak Jr. in the Chicago blog, Chicagoist....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Ind. Courts - Long-time judge Charles C. Daugherty dies at 89

Here is the obituary from today's Indianapolis Star....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Ind. Courts - State of Indiana v. International Business Machines Corp. is now scheduled for oral argument for Monday, February 13 at 9:00 a.m.

Here is the Supreme Court's order, filed Jan. 9, 2012, granting the emergency petition to accept jurisdiction of the interlocutory...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Indianapolis attorney allegedly stole about $600,000

"Lawyer Charged With Cheating Alzheimer's Patient" is the headline to a WRTV 6 story today....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Ind. Courts - Indiana judges in the news

Breaking story from South Bend Tribune: "St. Joseph County Probate Court Judge Peter Nemeth, 70, announced this morning he is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Former Martinsville city court clerk charged in missing money case"

The long story today ($$), reported by Keith Rhoades, in the Bloomington Herald-Times begins:MARTINSVILLE — After a nine-month investigation, a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Monday, January 23, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on: "Tippecanoe judge issues cellphone, camera ban for upcoming trial"

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 5, 2012, Sophia Voravong reports today in a story headed: "Judges pull back on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 23, 2012

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Courts - “We let it go too easily to say we need total confidentiality to help the kids,” he said. “I really disagree with that. I think transparency protects the kids.”

A Dec. 2, 2011 Louisville Courier Journal story by Deborah Yetter was headed "Courts - "Kentucky officials agree to produce...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 22, 2012

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Ind. Court - Clark County seeks special property tax; Judge Wentworth hears appeal on property levy

Ben Zion Hershberg has the story in today's Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes from the beginning of the long, involved...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 21, 2012

Friday, January 20, 2012

Ind. Law - Court's legislative update for 2012 - Week 3

The Indiana Judicial Center's legislative update for the 2012 session has been updated to include week #3. Scroll though to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 20, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County Will Elect At Least Four New Judges This Year

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 9, 2012, re the Indianapolis Bar Ass'n.-conducted survey to rate those of the 20...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 20, 2012

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on: Indianapolis attorney allegedly stole about $600,000

Bill McCleery of the Indianapolis Star has now filed a detailed story - a quote:[P]rosecutors charged Stacy H. Sheedy, an...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2012

Ind. Courts - What's going on with Charlie White's legal actions?

The Civil Action. Currently waiting for the Supreme Court to act on the motion for emergency transfer to the Supreme...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2012

Ind. Courts - Indianapolis attorney allegedly stole about $600,000

From the start of the noontime WISH TV story:An Indianapolis attorney and accountant faces charges stemming from allegations she stole...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2012

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Judge Magnus-Stinson to Receive Buchanan Award"

Announcement here, at the IBA site....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Ind. Courts - Death penalty a costly choice

Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had a long Sunday story on the Indiana Public Defender Council...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Monday, January 16, 2012

Ind. Courts - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

State, federal, local courts and government offices are closed today, Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 16, 2012

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Three Monroe Circuit Court judges whose terms expire at the end of 2012 intend to seek another six-year term."

So reports Laura Lane in the Jan. 11, 2012 Bloomington Herald-Times. "They are: Judge Marc R. Kellams, Judge Frances (Francie)...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 15, 2012

Ind. Law - “I figure authors missed the day (in law school) when the First Amendment was discussed”

That is a quote in the Bloomington HeraldTimes today from Sen. Vi Simpson. As Dawn Hewitt reports in the story:Simpson...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 15, 2012

Ind. Courts - New judge will begin work with a murder trial

From the Walker/Roysdon Report in Sunday's Muncie Star-Press:Alan Wilson, recently appointed as judge of Delaware Circuit Court 2 by Gov....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 15, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Valpo law students help 'right an injustice'"

Susan Emery had this story in Saturday's NWI Times. Some quotes:VALPARAISO | A team of Valparaiso University law students has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 15, 2012

Ind. Courts - "'What are you guys doing? I’m a physician,' he reportedly told the officers"

That quote from this Jan. 14th story by Archie Ingersoll of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - the story began:FORT...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 15, 2012

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Ind. Courts - Bad headline, bad lede

From ABC News this evening, a story headed "Federal Judge Upholds Indiana's School Voucher Law, that begins:A federal judge in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 14, 2012

Ind. Law - Court's legislative update for 2012

The Indiana Court's legislative update for the 2012 session has been updated to include week #2. Scroll though to see...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 14, 2012

Friday, January 13, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Bill would give county councils more control of funds generated by user fees"

Use of probation fees has been a subject of contention between county government and county courts. Today Ben Zion Hershberg...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 13, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Warrick Drug Court offers a second chance at life"

Nathan Blackford posted this story yesterday afternoon on the Evansville Courier & Press website. A few quotes:The program, which started...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 13, 2012

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Angie's List sues upstart rival, alleges theft, fraud"

Bruce C. Smith has the story this evening in the Indianapolis Star. It begins:Indianapolis-based consumer rating service Angie’s List filed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 12, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Justice Steven David should expect some resistance during his visit to Columbia City next week"

So reported Benjamin Lanka in this brief article in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's "Political Notebook" today....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 12, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Aide in prosecutor’s office back on job after pot run-in"

Updating this ILB entry yesterday on Matter of LeBeau, Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 12, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on: "Justice Shepard reflects on court achievements in final address"

Adding to this entry and this entry from yesterday, here is Charlie Wilson's AP story. The Indianapolis Star has a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 12, 2012

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Chief Justice Shepard reflects on court achievements in final address"

Eric Bradner has posted this story re today's address on the Evansville Courier & Press website....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County Will Elect At Least Four New Judges This Year

Updating this ILB entry from Monday, Jan. 9th, add one more name, Clayton Graham, who was added sometime after the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Never seen so many robed judges in one place "

Chris Sikich of the Indianapolis Star posted that comment and this photo this afternoon during the State of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Ind. Courts - CJ Shepard's final State of the Judiciary address today at 2:00 PM

From the release:Chief Justice of Indiana, Randall T. Shepard, will address a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Retired Judge William G. Conover, 86, of the Court of Appeals of Indiana died Monday"

From a news release just issued by the Indiana Court of Appeals:INDIANAPOLIS – Retired Judge William G. Conover of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Ind. Courts - More county judges elect to retire

Yesterday the ILB listed four Marion County judges who have decided not to run for office in 2012. Here are...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Monday, January 09, 2012

Ind. Courts - Marion County Will Elect At Least Four New Judges This Year

Twenty Marion County Superior Court judges' terms expire in 2012. Here is the list, arranged by party but otherwise...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 09, 2012

Saturday, January 07, 2012

Ind. Courts - Marion County Court Requiring Renewal of Attorney Access Cards

Per the Indianapolis Bar Ass'n. website, this information:The Marion County Court Administrator’s Office has announced the renewal schedule for attorney...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 07, 2012

Friday, January 06, 2012

Ind. Courts - More on: Appellate Clerk announces an entirely new docket by the end of the year

Per this announcement from Nov. 7, 2011, the ILB is eagerly watching for the promised new appellate docket, to replace...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 06, 2012

Thursday, January 05, 2012

Ind. Courts - Indy Star subject of age discrimination suit

"Former Indianapolis Star columnist’s age discrimination claim set for jury trial in U.S. District Court on April 24" is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Attorneys say drunken driving retrial would be double jeopardy"

This story yesterday by Ruth Ann Krause of the Gary Post-Tribune may be of interest....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2012

Ind. Courts - "St. Joe. Courthouse cell phone ban met with surprise"

Recall the stories several years back on the Allen County cellphone ban? See, for instance, this ILB entry from March...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2012

Ind. Courts - Ordinance Courts?

Masson's Blog has a post today on HB 1066, which would "allow a city, town, or county to establish an...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Clark County courts have new names: consolidation takes efect"

Matt Thacker has the story here, in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune. Some quotes:Clark County’s court consolidation took effect with...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Tippecanoe judge issues cellphone, camera ban for upcoming trial" [Updated]

Sophia Voravong reports today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:A Tippecanoe County judge is banning visitors from using cellphones, cameras and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2012

Monday, January 02, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Hurley appointed St. Joe magistrate judge"

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 24, 2011, headed "Search is on for new magistrate judge in Mishawaka," Mary...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 02, 2012

Ind. Courts - "Acting Hammond city court judge takes bench"

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 20, 2011, headed "Jeffrey A. Harkin, Judge of Hammond City Court, is hereby suspended...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 02, 2012

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on: "'Teen Mom' Star Violates Probation "

Updating two earlier ILB entries, Abbey Doyle of the Anderson Herald Bulletin had this long story Dec. 23rd, headed "'Teen...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 29, 2011

Ind. Courts - Appellate rule changes effective Jan. 1, 2012

Thanks to the ISBA for posting this 9-page article by Maggie Smith of Frost Brown Todd LLC titled "Recent Amendments...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 29, 2011

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Wallace case pending before disciplinary board"

Adding to a long list of ILB entries referencing "William R. Wallace," the most recent being from Oct. 7, 2011,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Monday, December 26, 2011

Ind. Law - A second challenge to Indiana's 2011 immigration law filed last week in federal court

This time it was in the ND Indiana. Readers will remember that the suit filed immediately after the end of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 26, 2011

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on"Judge hears school-voucher lawsuit"

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Tom LoBianco of the AP reported late yesterday on the proceeding:An Indianapolis judge plans...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Monday, December 19, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Judge hears school-voucher lawsuit"

From the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:A Marion Superior Court judge is set to hear arguments today in a lawsuit challenging...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 19, 2011

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Ind. Courts - Trial in Delaware County on suit that seeks to overturn smoking ban there

Douglas Walker's long story from today's Muncie Star-Press reports:The lawsuit was filed in July -- by the Delaware County Licensed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 17, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Supreme Court names special judge to hear Center Twp. small claims court's mandate action

Mary Milz of WTHR 13 had a report last evening on the news the ILB broke on Dec. 14th, with...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 17, 2011

Friday, December 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: "'Teen Mom' Star Violates Probation "

Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, Plainfield attorney (and ILB supporter) Cara Wieneke writes:You mean you don't watch? I...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - Judges Ass'n. annual judge and journalist awards announced

In a news release dated Dec. 15th, the Indiana Courts announced:Community Relations Committee Awards: The Indiana Judges Association recognizes a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: Supreme Court names special judge to hear Center Twp. small claims court's mandate action

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 14th, the 3-page, Dec. 9, 2011 Order Appointing Special Judge is now available....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - "'Teen Mom' Star Violates Probation "

I don't watch this show and actually hadn't even heard of it, but I saw this story from WRTV6 last...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 16, 2011

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Ind. Courts - "More on: Broker, 2 attorneys are indicted on multiple fraud counts"

Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, Derrick Thomas of WRTV6 had a story this evening (video not yet available,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 15, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Real estate deal leads to charges: Broker, 2 attorneys are indicted on multiple fraud counts"

That is the headline to the story in today's Indianapolis Star, reported by Jon Murray. But the giant photo leading...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 15, 2011

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court names special judge to hear Center Twp. small claims court's mandate action

From an Order issued Dec. 9th by the Supreme Court:Each justice has had the opportunity to review the trustee's motion...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Accused drunk driver testifies in his own defense "

Ruth Ann Krause reports in the Gary Post-Tribune in a story that begins:A Valparaiso man on trial in a fatal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Ind. Courts - Reactions to this afternoon's oral argument

Shortly after today's oral argument concluded, AG Zoeller released this statement, headed "Attorney General’s statement on appellate hearing in attempted...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Ind. Courts - Bei Bei Shuai oral argument worth watching

Outstanding oral argument just concluded in Bei Bei Shuai appeal. If you missed the live feed, you may watch it...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 13, 2011

iND. cOURTS - "1.8 Million New Cases Filed in Indiana Trial Courts in 2010"

The latest set of Indiana court statistics is now available. Here is the press release. Here is the link to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Ind. Courts - Editorials on CJ Shepard's successor

An editorial in the NWI Times, headed "Continue working on Shepard's legacy," reviews the CJ's successes, finding that "Indiana's judicial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Online commenter IDs may be divulged" says story

Yesterday's oral argument before the Court of Appeals in the case of Indiana Newspaper, Inc., D/B/A/ The Indianapolis Star (for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Monday, December 12, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Inside family court: Drama, tears and a sadly typical day"

Dave Bangert's long story in the Sunday Lafayette Journal Courier begins:So where do you start in telling about a Wednesday...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 12, 2011

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Justice Shepard has been one of Indiana's best and brightess"

From the Evansville Courier & Press today, an editorial tribute to Justice Shepard. It begins:When Randy Shepard first appeared on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 11, 2011

Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: Fort Wayne problems collecting parking fines: talks of city court

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 5th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette ran this editorial today. Some quotes:City leaders are...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: Who will be the next Chief Justice of Indiana? [Updated]

Updating this ILB entry from earlier this morning, I've already read/viewed erroneous reports that "the Governor appoints the Chief Justice"...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Statement from AG Zoeller about Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Randall Shepard’s retirement announcement"

Just released from Attorney General Zoeller:"I was privileged to have been present at the investiture of Chief Justice Shepard in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - Who will be the next Chief Justice of Indiana?

In a Dec. 12, 2006 ILB entry headed "Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard has filed for re-appointment as Chief Justice...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Statement from Governor Daniels about Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Randall Shepard’s retirement announcement"

Just released from Gov. Daniels:“Most Hoosiers recognize the historic place Randy Shepard will always hold in Indiana judicial history. What...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - Chief Justice Shepard Will Retire from Supreme Court

Here is the press release, just issued. Some quotes:Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard will leave after a quarter century...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - Announcement from the Supreme Court

Expected any time now ... Perhaps a retirement? Yes, Chief Justice Shepard Will Retire from Supreme Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: Bei Bei Shuai Appeal set for Dec. 13th; Briefs posted by ILB

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 4th, which makes available to the public both the merit and numerous amicus briefs...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Monday, December 05, 2011

Ind. Courts - "School To Pay $100K In Bullying Lawsuit: Family Claims District Didn't Protect Student "

WTHR 6 is reporting this evening:BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. -- A central Indiana school district will pay $100,000 to settle a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 05, 2011

Ind. Courts - Fort Wayne problems collecting parking fines: talks of city court; duplicate license plate numbers

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 23, 2010, headed "Fort Wayne officials decide not to pursue city court," Benjamin Lanka...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 05, 2011

Sunday, December 04, 2011

Ind. Courts - Bei Bei Shuai Appeal set for Dec. 13th; Briefs posted by ILB

Updating a long list of ILB entries on Bei Bei Shuai, the suicidal woman changed with feticide, the Court of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 04, 2011

Thursday, December 01, 2011

Ind. Courts - "In his post-swearing-in speech, Justice David said his loyalty to 'the rule of law' would trump partisanship, politics and public pressure"

That is a quote from a story by Maureen Hayden of CNHI, published here in the New Albany News &...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 01, 2011

Ind. Courts - The authoritative voice of the court?

The Lafayette Journal Courier story quoted by the ILB in an entry earlier today included this quote re the authority...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 01, 2011

Ind. Courts - Court Times article results in shut down of Tippecanoe Court Services charitable program

"Charitable Contributions: When Sentence Conditions Raise Ethical Concerns" was the heading to an article dated Oct. 31, 2011 in Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 01, 2011

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Ind. Courts - " Greenwood Chief Executive wants larger share of court revenue"

A short item from QMix 107.3 News this afternoon:Mayor-Elect of Greenwood Mark Myers wants more money from city courts to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Ind. Courts - "ACLU Indiana Defends U.S. Citizen Illegally Detained in Anticipation of Possible Deportation"

From a news release just received:Indianapolis - The ACLU of Indiana today filed a complaint on behalf of a United...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "An Illinois Court Weighs in on the Protection of Anonymous Internet Message Board Speech"

Updating this ILB entry from earlier today as it relates to an Indiana case on protecting the anonomity of Indianapolis...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Courts - "An Illinois Court Weighs in on the Protection of Anonymous Internet Message Board Speech"

Julie Hilden has posted a long article for Justia's Verdict - some quotes:When you post an anonymous message on an...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Tippecanoe County Courthouse window project end in view"

Dorothy Schneider of the Lafayette Journal Courier has the story today, along with photos. A quote: "It’s costing the county...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Ind. Courts - Marion County judge receives public admonition from Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications

From the press release:The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has issued a Public Admonition to Marion Superior Court Judge Rebekah...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Monday, November 28, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Lazy judge" rule changed, effective Jan. 1st

From an article by Tom Carusillo in Indiana Court Times, headed "A New Process for Withdrawing Jurisdiction Due to Delay...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 28, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Tippecanoe County tests video conferencing in court"

Dorthy Schneider of the Lafayette Journal Courier reports today that:Video conferencing equipment that is being added at the county courthouse,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 28, 2011

Ind. Courts - More name changes being processed in Indiana courts

Virginia Black has an interesting story in the South Bend Tribune about more people going to court to change their...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 28, 2011

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Charitable Contributions: When Sentence Conditions Raise Ethical Concerns"

That is the heading to an article dated Oct. 31, 2011 in Indiana Court Times, authored by Adrienne Meiring, who...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 27, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Murder trial delayed as judge weighs confession's legality"

From a story yesterday in the Muncie Star-Press, reported by Douglas Walker:NEW CASTLE -- The trial of a convicted felon...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 27, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Murder trial delayed as judge weighs confession's legality"

From a story yesterday in the Muncie Star-Press, reported by Douglas Walker:NEW CASTLE -- The trial of a convicted felon...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 27, 2011

Friday, November 25, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Slaying suspect needs lawyer"

Recall the Nov. 4th ILB entry about the Mooresville man, Edward C. Zaragoza, charged with felony murder but without an...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 25, 2011

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Search is on for new magistrate judge in Mishawaka"

Mary Kay Malone has the story today in the South Bend Tribune. Some quotes:MISHAWAKA — Calling all lawyers: St. Joseph...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 24, 2011

Ind. Courts - Are traveling trial courts the next thing?

"Starke Circuit Court Goes on the Road" is the headline to this story by "ted" at K99.3 WKVI FM. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 24, 2011

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "Alexandria mayor says city will not replace court judge"

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 20th, Sam Brattain of the Anderson Herald Bulletin reported Nov. 19th in a story...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 20, 2011

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Former Principal Wants Failure To Report Case Tossed: Penn State Case, Paterno Cited In Court Brief"

Updating this ILB entry from March 8, 2011, headed ""Ex-Muncie Central principal charged over handling of rape case"," WRTV6's Joanna...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 19, 2011

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court heard oral arguments in South Bend yesterday

The oral argument in Andrew Conley v. State of Indiana was heard yesterday at Indiana University – South Bend, followed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Monday, November 14, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Fire postpones sentencing in murder case"

Jeff Wiehe reports in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in a story that begins:BLUFFTON – A large fire in Bluffton...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 14, 2011

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on "When did rape stop being rape?"

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, which quoted a South Bend Tribune story headed "South Bend schools finalist left last job in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 12, 2011

Friday, November 11, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "When did rape stop being rape?"

Recall this Aug. 7, 2011 ILB entry about the Muncie Central incident where "School officials did not call police in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 11, 2011

Ind. Courts - "USA Swimming sued over sex assault" [Updated]

ESPN has posted this AP story about the suit filed Thursday in Marion County Superior Court. Here is the initial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 11, 2011

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Ind. Courts - Court task force to address problems with current judgment docket system

An Indiana Court Times article today by Jeffrey Wiese reports:A high profile working group has been formed to review the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 10, 2011

Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Supreme Court agrees to permit bulk distribution of and also remote access to the records of those courts using the Odyssey case management system

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 14th, and this follow-up from Sept. 15th, the Oct. 2011 edition of Doxpop Docket...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Appeal of Bei Bei Shuai bond denial

Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, the Clerk's docket is now accessible and has provided this additional information:...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: Appeal of Bei Bei Shuai bond denial awaiting completion of briefing

Updating a long list of ILB entries on Bei Bei Shuai, the suicidal woman changed with feticide, including this post...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Monday, November 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - Appellate Clerk announces an entirely new docket by the end of the year

"Long-Awaited Changes to Clerk of Courts Website Are Finally Coming" is the heading to this article by state Court Clerk...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 07, 2011

Sunday, November 06, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: Disciplinary charges have been filed against the Hammond City Court Judge, Jeffrey A. Harkin

Updating this ILB entry from June 30, 2011, Bill Dolan reported this weekend in the NWI Times, in a story...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 06, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Emotions run high at trial"

Story by Mary Kate Malone of the South Bend Tribune about a contentious trial - it begins:SOUTH BEND - The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 06, 2011

Ind. Courts - "South Bend attorney to be sentenced in fraud case"

Megan Bastedo reported for WNDU News Friday evening via a brief story that began:A South Bend attorney will be sentenced...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 06, 2011

Friday, November 04, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Indiana Journalists Learn About the Courts"

Here is an article by Kathryn Dolan, Indiana Supreme Court Public Information Officer, in the most recent issue of Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 04, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Simon sues State of Indiana to force sales tax collections from Amazon.com"

Dana Hunsinger Benbow has the story here in the Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:Simon Property Group today filed a lawsuit against...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 04, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Mom sues Franklin Township schools over bus fees: Mom's suit says charge violates state constitution"

That is the headline to an Indianapolis Star story reported by Carrie Ritchie. Some quotes:Lora Hoagland struggles to get her...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 04, 2011

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Ind. Courts - Chesterton: "Restraining order issued in Saturday deck collapse"

This Oct. 26th report in the Chesterton Tribune, from Kevin Nevers, has some interesting parallels to the State Fair stage...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 27, 2011

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "EFF and Five News Organizations Ask Indiana Court to Protect Anonymity of Indy Star Commenter"

Updating this ILB entry from July 9, 2011, the Court of Appeals has now granted and set a date for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Monday, October 24, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Former deputy prosecutor Sean Persin to be sworn in as Tippecanoe magistrate"

The story is in the Lafayette Journal Courier. A quote:http://www.jconline.com/article/20111024/NEWS/110240307/1001/news...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 24, 2011

Friday, October 21, 2011

Ind. Courts - Allen County Judges, magistrates dealt pay cut: County Council prunes probation staff; sheriff cries foul"

From Vivian Sade of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:The Allen County Council approved pay cuts Thursday for 19 county judges...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 21, 2011

Ind. Gov't. - Unfortunate story at Indy 6News

Headed "Ethics Scandal Zaps Former Duke Energy Attorney:Scott Storms Stripped Of Law License, Fined," the story from last evening concludes:The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 21, 2011

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Tell City attorney pleads guilty to disorderly conduct"

A brief story in the Perry County News reports:TELL CITY – A Tell City attorney arrested last year pleaded guilty...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 20, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Alexandria mayor says city will not replace court judge"

Sam Brattain reports in the Anderson Herald Bulletin:ALEXANDRIA, Ind. — Mayor Jack Woods said on Wednesday that he does not...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 20, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Treatment of suicidal woman who killed her infant is protested"

Updating this long list of ILB entries on Bei Bei Shuai, the most recent of which was July 28, 2011,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 20, 2011

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Ind. Courts - AK Steel challenging constitutionality of tax measure that applies only to aging steel mills in the northern part of the state

Mark Wilson has the somewhat complicated story today in the Evansville Courier & Press. A few quotes:AK Steel will continue...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Monday, October 17, 2011

Ind. Gov't. - Still more on: The new expungement (restricted access) law ...

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 14th, which began: "The ILB has received some reader reaction to Article 39 ...",...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 17, 2011

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Indiana's first African American federal judge 'had the great fortune to have great mentors'"

Grace Schneider has this feature story today in the Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes:Tanya Walton Pratt acknowledges she was in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - Delaware Circuit Court 2 Judge Richard Dailey retired Friday

Here is the long story from yesterday's Muncie Star Press, reported by Douglas Walker. Some quotes:MUNCIE -- After more than...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 16, 2011

Friday, October 14, 2011

Ind. Courts - Court of Appeals names DeAgostino as communications director

From the news release:INDIANAPOLIS – The Court of Appeals of Indiana has contracted Martin DeAgostino as Communications Director for the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 14, 2011

Ind. Gov't. - The new expungement (restricted access) law ...

Yesterday and again this morning the ILB posted about the meeting of a legislative interim committee looking at the expungement...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 14, 2011

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "Less than half of Lake County's drunken drivers are convicted of that charge"

Updating this ILB entry from Sunday, Oct. 9th, quoting from a long investigative story in the NWI Times, reported by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Monday, October 10, 2011

Ind. Courts - Interesting tweet ...

A tweet this evening from the Lafayette Journal Courier courts reporter:Sophia Voravong Something I'll never understand: Why can 5 of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 10, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Judge: City Court in Crown Point making money "

Carrie Napoleon of the Gary Post-Tribune reports:CROWN POINT — It may appear the city court is running in the red,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 10, 2011

Sunday, October 09, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Hogsett brings more muscle to crimefighting: U.S. attorney boosts Evansville efforts"

Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press has the long story today -- some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS — After one year...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 09, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Less than half of Lake County's drunken drivers are convicted of that charge"

That is the headline to a long story today in the NWI Times, reported by Marisa Kwiatkowski.From a side-bar:This is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 09, 2011

Friday, October 07, 2011

Ind. Decisions - Supreme Court determines "best practices" not appropriate for formal rulemaking

In early January the Attorney General issued a press release and filed a 7-page petition with the Supreme Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "Blogger Jailed; Allegedly Threatened Dearborn Judge"

Updating this story from April 28th and this one from March 11, 2011, Eagle Country 99.3 FM has an Oct....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 07, 2011

Ind. Court - Asphalt plant lawsuit and statute of limitations issue

Interesting story yesterday by David A. Mann of the Jeffersonville News and Tribune. Some quotes:JEFFERSONVILLE — Motions for summary judgment,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 07, 2011

Thursday, October 06, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on David Camm's oral argument Tuesday before the COA

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, here are the video reports from two stations that give a brief taste of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 06, 2011

Wednesday, October 05, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on: COA oral argument in David Camm interlocutory appeal

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Oct. 4th, Harold J. Adams of the Louisville Courier-Journal has this report today -...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 05, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "Gibson attorney pleads guilty to pornography, obstructing justice charges"

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 4th, Mark Wilson of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today:PRINCETON, Ind. — Attorney...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 05, 2011

Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Ind. Courts - "A new clock tower was lifted into place atop the Randolph county courthouse on Monday"

Great photos of the clock tower being lifted in place accompany this comprehensive story today in the Muncie Star-Press, reported...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: COA oral argument in David Camm interlocutory appeal on Tuesday, Oct. 4th

Today is the oral argument before a COA panel on the most recent David Camm appeal. As noted before, the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Saturday, October 01, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "Randolph County Courthouse clock involved in crash"

The good news is the clock survived the crash. But the news yesterday was "Randolph County waiting on weather to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 01, 2011

Friday, September 30, 2011

Ind. Courts - Community Court of Indianapolis hopes community service has impact on minor lawbreakers

John Tuohy reports in today's Indianapolis Star about the Community Court of Indianapolis, now celebrating its 10th year. Some quotes...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 30, 2011

Ind. Courts - Greene County approves final BANs courthouse refinance payment

Updating this June 23, 2011 entry headed "Settlement offer is on the table in 8-year-old courthouse project legal fight," Nick...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 30, 2011

Ind. Courts - Adams County court security a growing concern

So reports J. Swygart in this story dated Sept. 29 in the Decatur Daily Democrat. Some quotes:The location of a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 30, 2011

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Randolph County Courthouse clock involved in crash"

After dozens of stories about the Randolph County Courthouse and whether it should be torn down, abandoned, or restored, the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Audit says $310,325 missing from Merrillville Town Court"

Dan Carden has the story this afternoon on the NWI Times site, along with a link to the SBA audit....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Problems were discovered when the courthouse exterior was probed by fiber-optic cameras earlier this year"

A story Saturday in the Lafayette Journal-Courier, accompanied by a great, back-to-the-60s, LSD-like photo, reports:Cracks and other weaknesses on the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 25, 2011

Friday, September 23, 2011

Ind. Courts - More than 400 applicants passed the July 2011 Indiana bar exam.

From the press release:The two-day written exam was given in July 2011. Of the 536 applicants who sat for the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 23, 2011

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "Knox City Council Considers Discontinuing City Court"

Updating this ILB entry from August 27, 2011, a Sept. 21st story from K99.3 WKVI FM, headed "Knox City Council...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 22, 2011

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Delaware County jury to decide circumcision case"

From a long story by Doug Walker in the Sept. 18, 2011 Muncie Star-Press: A Delaware Circuit Court 4 jury...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Monday, September 19, 2011

Ind. Courts - Even more reason to support the ILB?

Apparently the Indianapolis Star is cutting back on its coverage. Current (until today) courts reporter Carrie Ritchie tweeted this morning:Courts...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 19, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Small claims court could move from City-County Building"

Scott Olson has a long report here, in the IBJ. It begins:The Center Township trustee is pushing to move the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 19, 2011

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Ind. Courts - " Judge predicts issues with leaner Cass County budget"

In the Logansport Pharos Tribune yesterday, this story by Kelly Hawes - some quotes:Cass Superior Court II Judge Rick Maughmer...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 18, 2011

Ind. Courts - "No-shows plague jury trials in Indiana, Kentucky"

Harold J. Adams has the long story in today's Louisville Courier Journal. A few quotes:Though it is unusual for a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 18, 2011

Friday, September 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - Public Comments Being Accepted as Court Considers Possible Changes to the Senior Judge Program

The Indiana Supreme Court is seeking comments from the public, bar and bench on possible changes to the senior judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "Ind. Judges Ban Court Employees' Facebook, Twitter Postings"

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 15th, here is the "Social Media and Social Networking Policy for Chambers’ Staff," for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 16, 2011

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: Supreme Court agrees to permit bulk distribution of and also remote access to the records of those courts using the Odyssey case management system

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, see also this entry in the Doxpop blog, discussing the order....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 15, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Ind. Judges Ban Court Employees' Facebook, Twitter Postings"

That is the headline to this story by Stephanie Rabiner on the national FindLaw Strategist website, that warns: "Get ready...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 15, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Within the last five years between $988,000 and $1,040,000 may have been paid to managers and workers who ran the post’s bingo games"

Archie Ingersoll has the story in today's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:FORT WAYNE – Five people were charged Wednesday...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 15, 2011

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court agrees to permit bulk distribution of and also remote access to the records of those courts using the Odyssey case management system

Earlier this week, the Supreme Court voted to make Odyssey bulk data available to third party vendors. Attached is the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Knightstown judge sues to save town court"

On Feb. 21, 2011, the ILB posted this entry headed "Knightstown council wants new judge to be an attorney." On...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Ind. Courts - Even more on "Richmond Republicans and Democrats joined forces Thursday seeking to halt a revised state law that would leave unopposed candidates off the ballot this fall"

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 12, this from an editorial today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:Looks as if Greater...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Monday, September 12, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Children to testify by closed-circuit TV in molest trial"

Mark Wilson has the story today in the Evansville Courier & Press. Some quotes:Two children won't have to directly face...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 12, 2011

Ind. Courts - Lawsuit filed challenging a labor provision of this year's budget bill on constitutional grounds

On August 31, AFSCME Council 62 filed a lawsuit challenging two chapters of the budget and appropriations bill (HEA...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 12, 2011

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Appeal Filed On Big Long Lake Pier Ruling"

From WLKI, Friday, September 9th, 2011:(LAGRANGE) - A group of lake front property owners has petitioned the Department of Natural...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 11, 2011

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Stage Collapse - The 1963 Coliseum Explosion, the end of sovereign immunity, and the enactment of the tort claims statute -- Part I

Nearly 50 years ago, on Halloween night, October 31, 1963, a massive explosion rocked the State Fair Fair Coliseum in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 10, 2011

Friday, September 09, 2011

Ind. Courts - Clerk of Court will now again allow attorneys to pay their annual registration fee by check

Some of us were irked to learn that the new requirement that Indiana attorneys pay their annual registration online prohibits...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 09, 2011

Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - New SD Ind. Magistrate Judge LaRue to be sworn-in tomorrow

From the press release:The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana announced that a formal swearing-in ceremony...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "Legal error delays work at Union County Courthouse: General Assembly's failure to set common wages as stalled courthouse drainage project"

Updating this ILB entry from August 18th, where the Richmond Palladium-Item reported:LIBERTY, Ind. -- An omission by the Indiana General...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Stage Collapse - The 1963 Coliseum Explosion, the end of sovereign immunity, and the enactment of the tort claims statute -- Part II

This is Part II of a two-part series providing hard-to-find background information on the 1963 Coliseum Explosion, the end of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Ind. Courts- Plowman bribery trial starts this week in federal court

Carrie Ritchie of the Indianapolis Star's report here. A quote:Former City-County Councilman Lincoln Plowman's trial this week on federal bribery...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Did Martinsville boy know gun that killed his brother was loaded?" [Updated]

Charles Wilson of the AP reports on the bench trial underway today in Martinsville. A quote:Testimony began today before a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Ind. Courts - Delaware County courts' new social media policy discussed

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 5th, which includes a link to the Sept. 1st story headed "Delaware Circuit Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Monday, September 05, 2011

Ind. Courts - New court sought; new programs proposed

"New court for families sought: County awaits state decision on grant application" is the heading of a story by Mary...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 05, 2011

Sunday, September 04, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Just months after the Evansville Bar Association unveiled the restored superior courtroom inside the Old Courthouse in Downtown Evansville, it is at risk for water damage"

Some quotes from the story today in the Evansville Courier & Press, reported by Richard Gootee:The potential problem was first...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 04, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Gibson attorney pleads guilty to pornography, obstructing justice charges"

For background start with this ILB entry from Feb. 9, 2011. Mark Wilson of the Evansville Courier & Press reported...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 04, 2011

Ind. Courts - Deaths, retirements

J. Patrick Endsley, United States Magistrate Judge, Retired, died Sept. 1, 2011. Delaware Circuit Court 2 Judge Richard Dailey, the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 04, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "Richmond Republicans and Democrats joined forces Thursday seeking to halt a revised state law that would leave unopposed candidates off the ballot this fall"

Updating this ILB entry from Friday, Sept. 2nd, here are a number of stories: An editorial from the Evansville Courier...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 04, 2011

Friday, September 02, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Richmond Republicans and Democrats joined forces Thursday seeking to halt a revised state law that would leave unopposed candidates off the ballot this fall"

So reports Bill Engle today in the Richmond Palladium-Item. More from the story:They filed a lawsuit late Thursday in Wayne...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 02, 2011

Thursday, September 01, 2011

Ind. Courts - Delaware Circuit Court adopts social networking policy

Here is the two-page policy, signed by all five Delaware Circuit Court judges. It begins:The code of Judicial conduct requires...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 01, 2011

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "Dean Kruse accused of felony theft"

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Angela Mapes Turner, who reported the lengthy Sunday Fort Wayne Journal Gazette story on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Clark County's property-tax lawsuit to be heard Oct. 28"

Ben Zion Hershberg reports this afternoon in the Louisville Courier Journal:The Indiana Tax Court has scheduled a hearing on Oct....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Dean Kruse accused of felony theft"

Rebecca S. Green has a brief report this afternoon in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, to be expanded in a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Monday, August 29, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Fifth fair lawsuit now pending"

WISH TV has posted this story this morning....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 29, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Pretrial diversion: Is it a judicial tool or a revolving door? Prosecutor's office gets much of its funding from fees paid by underage drinkers"

That is the headline to a great story in the Sunday Bloomington Herald-Times ($$$), reported by Laura Lane. (As this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 29, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Dean Kruse still faces many legal battles: Auctioneer has made good on many debts in effort to get license back"

A lengthy feature story in the Sunday Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, reported by Angela Mapes Turner, on former state Representative...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 29, 2011

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Knox City Council Considers Discontinuing City Court"

From K99.3 WKVI FM, dated Aug. 26th:The Knox City Council is considering doing away with the Knox City Court. Following...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 27, 2011

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Defense seeks to suppress video in Martinsville 11-year-old’s murder trial"

From a story dated August 23 in the Martinsville Reporter-Times (no reporter identified):Statements made by Nathan Butler, 11, related to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 25, 2011

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Judge Fundraiser Offers 'Favorable Ruling' For Donations"

The ILB is late reporting this. First there was the story last Friday - here is coverage from 6News' Derrik...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Ind. Courts - Updated story on: "Prank gone awry could land teen in prison"

The Indianapolis Star has an updated version this morning of Jon Murray's story, first posted last evening. Some quotes:The Rush...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Monday, August 22, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Prank gone awry could land teen in prison: Experts question appropriateness of felony charge after student placed sex doll in school bathroom"

Updating this ILB entry from July 5th, and its update from the same day, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 22, 2011

Ind. Courts - Legal setting for state fair stage collapse claims

Two stories from the IBJ outline the limits on claims: "Damage cap limits state's potential losses from concert tragedy" by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 22, 2011

Ind. Courts - Feature on Clark County probation officer

Dale Moss of the Louisville Courier Journal has a feature story on Denise Poukish, a probation officer for Clark Circuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 22, 2011

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Lawsuits filed on behalf of couple in State Fair collapse seek at least $60M: Partners attended Sugarland show, but only one left fairgrounds alive"

That is the headline to this lengthy Indianapolis Star story today, byline Jon Murray. Some quotes:Friday, as two investigative consultants...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 20, 2011

Friday, August 19, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Lawsuits seek fairgrounds injunction"

WISH TV is reporting briefly on two suits filed in LaPorte County:... asking a local judge to issue an injunction...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 19, 2011

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Ind. Courts - ACLU sues in federal court "to block South Bend from spending $1.2 million to buy a Family Dollar store and selling the property for $1 to the local Roman Catholic diocese"

So reports the AP's Tom Coyle today in a story published in the Chicago Tribune. Some quotes:"We hope to protect...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 18, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Plea deal reached in former Harrison sheriff Mike Deatrick's sexual-battery case"

Updating this list of earlier ILB entries, Grace Schneider has this story in today's Louisville Courier Journal....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 18, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Legal error delays work at Union County Courthouse: General Assembly's failure to set common wages as stalled courthouse drainage project"

Pam Tharp reports today in the Richmond Palladium-Item in a story that begins:LIBERTY, Ind. -- An omission by the Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 18, 2011

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: "You can't keep a good building down": The Jefferson County Courthouse in Madison reopens

Updating this ILB entry from August 8th, WHAS11.com reports:MADISON, Ind. -- More than two years after a three-alarm fire heavily...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Corydon attorney arrested for manufacturing meth"

Matt Thacker reports in the New Albany News & Tribune:CORYDON — A Corydon attorney was arrested early Tuesday morning accused...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Cost of capital cases doesn't add up to the price paid by victims"

That is the headline to this editorial today in the Evansville Courier & Press:Less than a week after a Courier...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Monday, August 15, 2011

Ind. Courts - Charlie White trial postposed again

Carrie Ritchie of the IndyStar has the story - some quotes:Secretary of State Charlie White's criminal trial has been postponed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 15, 2011

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Ind. Courts - "IMPD Officer David Bisard's trial could be delayed another year."

Deanna Dewberry of WISHTV had this story late last evening. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - IMPD Officer David Bisard's trial could...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 13, 2011

Friday, August 12, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Judge hears pros, cons in voucher suit"

Niki Kelly has good coverage today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette of yesterday's hearing yesterday on a preliminary injunction...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 12, 2011

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Ind. Courts - Even more on: Vouchers before the bench August 11th

Expanded coverage by Charles Wilson of the AP of this morning's hearing on the voucher law challenge is now available....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 11, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Vouchers before the bench August 11th

Charles Wilson of the AP reports: A judge says he won't rule until next week on a request to block...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 11, 2011

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: The Indiana Public Defender Commission’s annual report for 2010-2011 is now available online

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has this editorial today, headed "Eight years later, county still reaping...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: Vouchers before the bench August 11th

Updating this ILB entry from August 8th, Indy6News reports this morning under the headline "School Vouchers In Demand As Lawsuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Changes Proposed to Marion Criminal Law Local Rules"

See the Indianapolis Bar Association blog's entry here....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Appeals court will be asked to consider release of grand jury transcript in homicide case"

So reports Sophia Voravong today in the Lafayette Journal Courier. The issue is "whether suspects charged with murder in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Ind. Courts - The Indiana Public Defender Commission’s annual report for 2010-2011 is now available online

Access it here....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Monday, August 08, 2011

Ind. Courts - "You can't keep a good building down": The Jefferson County Courthouse in Madison reopens

Peggy Vlerebome of the Madison Courier has the happy story, along with a striking photo apparently taken over two years,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 08, 2011

Ind. Courts - Vouchers before the bench August 11th

From the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's "The Week Ahead" column this morning:Indiana’s new voucher law goes before a judge in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 08, 2011

Sunday, August 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Lake Judge Stefaniak said he would not tolerate lawyers using race as an excuse to exclude whites from a jury"

That is a quote from a long story today in the NWI Times, reported by Bill Dolan, and headlined "Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - "A year later, crash still reverberates: Bisard case changed many things, but the grief remains"

The heading is from a long story Saturday by Jon Murray in the Indianapolis Star. Read it here. For background,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - "When did rape stop being rape?"

Recall the Muncie Central incident where "School officials did not call police in after the victim reported having been raped...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Seeking death penalty in Indiana is expensive, often unsuccessful"

Some quotes from Mark Wilson's very long story (that I can't even begin to summarize) in the Sunday Evansville Courier...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Old drug forfeiture cases never die, nor fade away"

An article by Ball State prof Larry Riley in the Sunday Muncie Star-Press, relating the circumstances of one "drug forfeiture"...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - "How's trial going? Ask the 'shadow jurors'"

From Mary Kate Malone's long story in Saturday's South Bend Tribune:SOUTH BEND - With $10 million on the line in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 07, 2011

Tuesday, August 02, 2011

Ind. Courts - Another document in the Meredith voucher law challenge

Updating the July 21st ILB entry headed Still more on "Teachers' union seeks to block voucher law," which included links...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 02, 2011

Monday, August 01, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Porter County judges face increased caseloads"

Porter Circuit Court Judge Mary Harper had guest commentary in the Sunday NWI Times, explaining the the average caseload increase...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 01, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Clark County officials hope suit will solve fiscal crisis"

In a lengthy story this weekend, Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal reported:Clark County officials hope a lawsuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 01, 2011

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Ind. Courts - Appeal of Bei Bei Shuai bond denial awaiting completion of briefing

As noted in this ILB entry from June 28, 2011 (one month ago), on June 6th, the day that "Marion...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 28, 2011

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Late payment fee OK'd for violations"

From a brief item in the South Bend Tribune:SOUTH BEND -- Beginning Monday, a late payment fee of $25 will...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Friday, July 22, 2011

Ind. Courts - How does the death penalty appeals process work? [Updated]

If you are not an attorney, or do not do criminal or death row appeals, the process can be confusing....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 22, 2011

Ind. Courts - Judge Robert H. Staton dies at 86 [Updated]

From today' obituary in the Indianapolis Star:Judge Staton had a distinguished career as an attorney, jurist, and author. He was...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 22, 2011

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Teachers' union seeks to block voucher law" [Updated]

Okay, good news. Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, the ILB has received and is posting the documents...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 21, 2011

Ind. Courts - Long-time Kosciusko County judge dies at 83

From the Warsaw Times-Union:Long-time local judge Hon. Charles R. “Bob” Burner, who sat on the first bench of the Kosciusko...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 21, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Murder witness faces contempt trial: Prosecutors using unprecedented tactic to seek lengthy sentence"

From the July 20th New Albany News & Tribune, a long story by Matt Thacker. Some quotes:JEFFERSONVILLE — The cousin...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 21, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "Teachers' union seeks to block voucher law"

Reading Carrie Ritchie's story today in the Indianapolis Star, that begins "Two Indianapolis mothers are trying to join the state...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 21, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Commissioners close Jackson courthouse: Air conditioning system fails"

The Seymour Tribune reports this morning:Jackson County Board of Commissioners closed the courthouse in Brownstown on Thursday because of air...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 21, 2011

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Ind. Courts - Law School for Journalists

I spent the day at the 2nd annual Law School for Journalists, put on by the Indiana Courts. I met...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "In Debt Collecting, Location Matters"

If you couldn't access the $$$ WSJ story the ILB wrote about early yesterday on the Pike Twp. small claims...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Monday, July 18, 2011

Courts - "Ohio voters to decide issue of judges’ age"

By Indiana statute, appellate court judges must retire at age 75. Until this year's legislative session, many trial court judges...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 18, 2011

Ind. Courts - "In Debt Collecting, Location Matters"

That is the headline of a $$$ lengthy WSJ story today by Jessica Silver-Greenberg. The dateline is Marion County Indiana....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 18, 2011

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Courts - "Feds, states in dispute over court interpreters;" and more from Indiana

Dave Collins of the AP has this very long story today. Here are some quotes:HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Annie Ling...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 17, 2011

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: AG sues LaGrange County Clerk

Updating this July 13th ILB entry that quoted a long press release from Attorney General Zoeller, here is a long,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 16, 2011

Friday, July 15, 2011

Ind. Gov't. - More on: "Legal challenges can cost taxpayers: Suits involving Medicaid, immigration have been filed"

Referencing this story from earlier today, a reader commented:This afternoon I noticed the article concerning some pending lawsuits possibly affecting...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 15, 2011

Ind. Courts - "It is not too late for prosecutors to dismiss this case."

That is a quote from the final paragraph of this op/ed today in the Indianapolis Star, authored by David Orentlicher...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 15, 2011

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Ind. Courts - AG sues LaGrange County Clerk

From a long press release issued yesterday:INDIANAPOLIS - Today Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed a civil suit against the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Court's gag order on Choate case far-reaching"

Susan Brown reported last evening for the NWI Times:CROWN POINT | Lake Criminal Court Judge Diane Boswell's order "gagging" people...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Ind. Courts - "When Judge Fran Gull recently took a 19-year-old drunk driver’s guilty plea, she asked the teen whether she knew her plea could affect her immigration status"

How the 2010 SCOTUS decision in Padilla v. Kentucky is being implemented in Indiana is the subject of a long...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 10, 2011

Saturday, July 09, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Paoli Peaks sues landowner's heirs over trees: Ski resort says dispute actually is about rent"

Bruce C. Smith reports today in the Indianapolis Star - Here are some quotes:The trees on the hills of popular...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 09, 2011

Ind. Courts - "EFF and Five News Organizations Ask Indiana Court to Protect Anonymity of Indy Star Commenter"

From a lengthy March 3, 2011 story by Mikel Livingston of the Lafayette Journal Courier:A pair of recent court rulings...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 09, 2011

Friday, July 08, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Incest charges refiled in ’02 Huntington case"

Rebecca S. Green reported July 7th in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Nearly 10 years after prosecutors dismissed a case against...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 08, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Jeffrey Weisheit likely to get new lead defense attorney on Friday"

This story is an interesting commentary on death penalty representation requirements in Indiana. Mark Wilson reports in the Evansville Courier...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 08, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: Community Pharmacies files to enjoin FSSA 38% dispensing fee reduction

Updating this ILB entry from last Sunday (which includes the the complaint and the supporting brief, both filed July 1,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 08, 2011

Thursday, July 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - "IUPUI’s Center for Criminal Justice Research lands $405,000 grant to review effectiveness of Indiana’s criminal justice programs"

That is the headline from a news release received yesterday (that doesn't seem to be available online) that begins:Indianapolis—The Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 07, 2011

Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County prosecutor, judges, sheriff receive bump in pay"

On June 17th the ILB posted this entry, that began:Updating this ILB entry from May 2, and the update from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Brizzi reports that disciplinary charges against him may be dropped

Updating this ILB entry from June 30th, here finally is a copy of hearing officer Judge Charles D. O'Connor's 15-page...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Tuesday, July 05, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: "Prank gone awry could land teen in prison: Experts question appropriateness of felony charge after student placed sex doll in school bathroom"

Updating this entry from this morning, Jon Murray of the IndyStar has now posted the 7-page charging document in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 05, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Federal Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the naturalization ceremony in Indianapolis on Friday, July 1, 2011"

Here, thanks to the Indiana State Bar Association, are photos of last Friday's annual naturalization ceremony. This is a festive...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 05, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Prank gone awry could land teen in prison: Experts question appropriateness of felony charge after student placed sex doll in school bathroom"

Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has a long story today about a Rushville incident that has led to national...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 05, 2011

Monday, July 04, 2011

Ind. Courts - Bail bond article from Evansville Courier & Press

Mark Wilson's informative story is available here in the Evansville C&P. Some quotes from the lengthy report:While state law dictates...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 04, 2011

Sunday, July 03, 2011

Ind. Courts - "In an unusual move in a private lawsuit, the state of Indiana has weighed in on the side of WellPoint, joining its call for dismissal"

That quote is from a lengthy, front-page, above-the-fold story in today's Sunday Star, reported by Jeff Swiatek. More:Two shareholder lawsuits,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 03, 2011

Ind. Courts - Community Pharmacies files to enjoin FSSA 38% dispensing fee reduction

From the Indiana Pharmacists Alliance press release:This afternoon, the Community Pharmacies of Indiana and Williams Brothers Healthcare Pharmacy filed a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 03, 2011

Saturday, July 02, 2011

Ind. Courts - Notre Dame acts in two high-profile cases ILB has followed

"Notre Dame making changes to sexual assault response" is the heading to this long, detailed WISH TV/AP story. It begins:SOUTH...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 02, 2011

Friday, July 01, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Teachers' union seeks to block voucher law" [Updated]

Niki Kelly has the story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:The Indiana State Teachers Association filed a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 01, 2011

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Courts - "Justice Ginsburg reflects on term, leadership role"

Joan Biskupic of USA Today has a nice interview with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg - a sample:Ginsburg's new status on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 30, 2011

Ind. Courts - Disciplinary charges have been filed against the Hammond City Court Judge, Jeffrey A. Harkin

Here is the long news release from the Indiana Courts. A quote:Two of the three counts of misconduct include allegations...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 30, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: Brizzi reports that disciplinary charges against him may be dropped

Update - The ILB is attempting to obtain a copy of the hearing officer's recommendation in the Carl Brizzi matter....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 30, 2011

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Ind. Courts - Brizzi reports that disciplinary charges against him may be dropped [Updated]

See the WISH TV story here. See this Oct. 20, 2009 ILB entry headed "Hearing Officer Appointed In Brizzi Matter."...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Monday, June 27, 2011

Ind. Courts - What might come down this week from our Supreme Court?

June 30th marks the end of our Supreme Court's fiscal and reporting year. What opinions might we see this week?...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 27, 2011

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Ind. Law - More on: Indiana's new expungement law

"Mercy for DWI driver overturned: Justices say Noble court lacks power"; Indiana's new expungement law" was the heading on an...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 26, 2011

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Ind. Courts - Concluding "Life, Death and Insurance: Indiana's $15 Million Mystery "

The ILB has a long list of entries on this story, which first broke in the April 10, 2010 WSJournal....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 25, 2011

Friday, June 24, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: Daniel Wilkes sentencing retrial ...

Updating this ILB entry from June 22nd, the appeal hearing of Daniel Ray Wilkes’ death sentence continues in Evansville and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 24, 2011

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Settlement offer is on the table in 8-year-old courthouse project legal fight"

That is the headline to this long "breaking news" story posted by Nick Schneider, Assistant Editor, on the Greene County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 23, 2011

Ind. Courts - Judges Association looking for nominations for annual award

Here is the press release. It begins:The Indiana Judges Association is accepting nominations for the 2011 Commendation for Excellence in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 23, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Supreme Court adds new Evidence Rule 617

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 16, 2009, Thomas P. Sullivan, a partner at Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 23, 2011

Ind. Courts - Extra info about Rotunda Filing in Indiana

IU Prof. Eric Rasmusen sends along this blog entry (see the original here):This is a quickie webpage with some extra...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 23, 2011

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Ind. Courts - Daniel Wilkes sentencing retrial ...

Updating a long list of earlier ILB entries about the case of Wilkes v. State of Indiana, Mark Wilson of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Ind. Courts - What about a Supreme Court petition for rehearing?

On June 16, 2011 the Supreme Court responded to a petition for rehearing in Charlie White, et al. v. Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "Federal court challenge of Ind. immigration law begins"

Heather Gillers has expanded coverage this morning in the Indianapolis Star of yesterday's immigration law challenge before federal Judge Barker....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Monday, June 20, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Federal court challenge of Ind. immigration law begins" [Updated twice]

Updating Friday's ILB entry, Heather Gillers of the Indianapolis Star posted this story at few minutes before the 2 pm...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 20, 2011

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Fountain County in quandary over courthouse's murals"

A long story today in the Lafayette Journal Courier, reported by Mikel Livingston, begins:Historic murals on the walls of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 19, 2011

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Allen Superior Court officials told the Allen County Council on Thursday that they would like to explore the idea of using technology to help the public maneuver through the court-system maze"

Vivian Sade has this interesting story this morning in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - some quotes:The idea for the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 18, 2011

Ind. Courts - Surprise filing by US DOJ may extend timetable in Planned Parenthood case

Updating this entry yesterday, which includes a link to the US DOJ brief, Heather Gillers of the Indianapolis Star has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 18, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "IU audit: 1 in 3 cocaine tests in criminal cases bad"

Updating yesterday's entry, here is Tim Evans full, front-page story in this morning's Indy Star....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 18, 2011

Friday, June 17, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on "ACLU files suit over new immigration law"

Updating this ILB entry from May 26th, and this update from June 10th, Charles Wilson of the AP reports this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 17, 2011

Ind. Courts - "IU audit: 1 in 3 cocaine tests in criminal cases bad"

Looking forward to reading the full story in the Indy Star tomorrow. Tim Evans reports this afternoon that:Nearly one of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 17, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Judges Crack Down On Social Media Use Inside Courtrooms: Juror Caught Tweeting During Court Cases"

Updating this ILB entry from June 16th, it turns out there is an entire blog called Juries, with an entry...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 17, 2011

Ind. Courts - Even more on: Chevron and federal administrative agency v. state agency

Re the surprise brief filed last evening by the US DOJ, the AP's Ken Kusmer is now reporting:U.S. District Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 17, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on: New budget bill puts judges' and prosecutors' pay raises in Chief Justice's court

Updating this ILB entry from May 2, and the update from May 8th, Chief Justice Shepard has now posted an...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 17, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: Chevron and federal administrative agency v. state agency

Updating this ILB entry from June 15th, Ken Kusmer of the AP reports on a brief filed last evening by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 17, 2011

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "Judges Crack Down On Social Media Use Inside Courtrooms: Juror Caught Tweeting During Court Cases"

The quote from this earlier ILB entry today ended:If jurors ignore the judge and Tweet anyway, they could be held...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Experienced Attorneys to Lead Board of Law Examiners and State Public Defender's Office"

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, a press release from the Supreme Court announces:The Indiana Supreme Court named two accomplished attorneys as...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Tow companies accuse city of collusion, favoritism in awarding bids"

Updating earlier ILB entries, including this one from May 18th headed "Proposed city ordinance to target "predatory" towing practices," and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Judges Crack Down On Social Media Use Inside Courtrooms: Juror Caught Tweeting During Court Cases"

From 6News:The Indiana Supreme Court has ordered trial courts to give strict instructions that jurors are not to use cellphones,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 16, 2011

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Ind. Courts - New public defender named

Updating this ILB entry from March 11, 2011, the ILB has learned that Steve Owens is the new state Public...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Ind. Courts - Chevron and federal administrative agency v. state agency [Updated]

Updating earlier ILB entries, interesting legal issues are developing in the Indiana Planned Parenthood case, per this story by AP...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: Annual list of lawyers suspended for failing to pay registration fees or comply with CLE requirements

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the annual Order of Suspension of Certain Attorneys, etc.; filed May 26, 2011, has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Monday, June 13, 2011

Ind. Courts - Annual list of lawyers suspended for failing to pay registration fees or comply with CLE requirements

Last year on May 18th the ILB posted this entry, linking to the then recently-posted (5/14/10) annual list of lawyers...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 13, 2011

Ind. Courts - Steve Johnson will be retiring from IPAC July 1

Steve Johnson will be retiring from Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council July 1. The ILB has seen no announcement, but a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 13, 2011

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Crown Point Courthouse campaign featured in latest Indiana Landmarks magazine"

Updating this June 3rd ILB entry quoting a story headed "Crown Point billionaire challenges public to patch up courthouse," today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 12, 2011

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit reappoints Southern Indiana Bankruptcy Judge Anthony Metz III to a second 14-year term

Brief story here in the Evansville C&P....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 11, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Defense attorney for death penalty case dies"

Mark Wilson reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:Timothy Dodd, an Evansville lawyer well-known as a defense attorney and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 11, 2011

Friday, June 10, 2011

Ind. Courts - FBI and federal prosecutors in South Bend dragged in to marital dispute

The story, headed "Charges Dropped In Facebook Spy Vs. Spy Case," is at the Smoking Gun website, with links to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 10, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "ACLU files suit over new immigration law"

Updating this ILB entry from May 26th, the Indianapolis Star today has a brief "status report," headed "Where Indiana's law...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 10, 2011

Tuesday, June 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - Even more on: Hearing on Planned Parenthood funding cutoff this morning in federal court

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, that ended with the ILB comment that our AG seemed to be urging that Planned Parenthood...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Lake County might cut public defender staff"

Some quotes from a story in the NWI Times today, reported by Bill Dolan:CROWN POINT | Lake County officials may...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 07, 2011

Monday, June 06, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Hearing on Planned Parenthood funding cutoff this morning in federal court

Lesley Stedman Weidenbener has a post today on the Louisville Courier Journal Politics blog headed "Indiana’s Daniels doesn’t fade from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 06, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: Hearing on Planned Parenthood funding cutoff this morning in federal court [Updated]

Jim Shella of WISH TV has posted this story on this morning's hearings, that concludes:Planned Parenthood of Indiana says that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 06, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Indiana Juvenile justice behind the curve?"

Susan Brown had the story this morning in the NWI Times. The long story begins:States are taking a hard look...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 06, 2011

Environment - "Supreme Court Declines to Take GE Challenge of Superfund"

Lawrence Hurley reports on the NY Times website today in a story that begins:The Supreme Court decided today not to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 06, 2011

Friday, June 03, 2011

Ind. Courts - Porter and Lake County courthouses in the news

"Porter County courthouse shut down by water main break" is the headline to this story today from James D. Wolf...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 03, 2011

Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Ind. Courts - Complete list of filing fees and costs

The St. Joseph Probate Court has posted online the complete, current, 7-page list of filing fees/costs collected by the clerks...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Courts - More on "Ky. S.Ct: fathers of children conceived during affairs have parental rights"

Recall this ILB entry from last week, I had hoped to give the Indiana position, and thanks to an email...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Oral farm lease sprouts trouble: Farm dispute a lesson in what can be left in doubt without a written contract"

Virginia Rainsbottom had this interesting story in the May 29th South Bend Tribune. Some quotes:ARGOS -- Old-fashioned oral farm rental...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on "U.S. District Court in Indianapolis names new magistrate judge"

Updating this March 2, 2011 ILB entry, a May 24th press release:The Hon. Denise K. LaRue Sworn in as Magistrate...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 26, 2011

Ind. Courts - "ACLU files suit over new immigration law"

In today's Indianapolis Star, Dan McFeely reports on the ACLU challenge to SEA 590. The Star includes a link to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 26, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Clark judges sue county council over budget cuts"

Some quotes from a story yesterday in the Louisville Courier Journal, reported by Ben Zion Hershberg:Clark County’s superior and circuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 26, 2011

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Ind. Courts - Again on: "Magistrates failing to keep up with case loads"

Updating a list of earlier ILB entries, the most recent from Oct. 7, 2010, John Scheibel reports today in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Complaint against Hammond city attorney dismissed"

An odd story from Pete Nickeas of the NWI Times. As the story relates:"The complaint was considered by this office...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Judge offers ‘accountability court’ to help ex-inmates stay out of jail"

A lengthy story today in the Bloomington Herald-Times ($$), reported by Laura Lane, includes this section:For the past few years,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 22, 2011

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Ind. Courts - "New law gives juvenile judges means to intervene early"

This story by Maureen Hayden of CNHI news, subheaded "New law gives juvenile judges means to intervene early", reports:INDIANAPOLIS —...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 21, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "State begins to lay out case for Bisard blood evidence"

Updating yesterday's entry, Charles Wilson of the AP reported last evening:The medical assistant who drew blood from Bisard after the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 21, 2011

Friday, May 20, 2011

Ind. Courts - "State begins to lay out case for Bisard blood evidence"

Carrie Ritchie of the IndyStar tweeted a few minutes ago:Attys finally going over their arguments @ the #Bisard hearing. Lots...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 20, 2011

Monday, May 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Indiana State Capitol Police are investigating harassing phone calls and email messages directed to the Indiana Supreme Court following a controversial ruling issued last Thursday"

Dan Carden's NWI Times report from late this afternoon continues:Police would not say how many calls and messages have been...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - Nominees in 7th Circuit remain in limbo

"Posts look less likely for 2 judicial nominees" is the headline to this Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story from Sunday, reported...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Proposed Tippecanoe protocols urge kinder, gentler divorces"

A long story today in the Lafayette Journal Courier, reported by Sophia Voravong. Some quotes:All Indiana counties are required to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 16, 2011

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Tippecanoe County aims to collect unpaid court service fees"

Dorothy Schneider of the Lafayette Journal Courier has a story today that begins:Officials who work with residents processed through Tippecanoe...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 15, 2011

Friday, May 13, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Judicial Qualifications Commission Files Misconduct Charges Against Hamilton Superior Court Judge"

Here is the news release from the Indiana Courts. Here is the 5-page "Notice of the institution of formal proceedings...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 13, 2011

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Ind. Courts - "How federal agents busted prostitution ring"

This Elkhart Truth story today links to:The criminal affadavit filed in U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana last week...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Ind. courts - More on: PPIN files for temporary restraining order and injunction in U.S. District Court

Heather Gillers and Jon Murray report this morning in the Indianapolis Star that the TRO ruling be issued early this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Ind. courts - PPIN files for temporary restraining order and injunction in U.S. District Court

Late this afternoon, at 4:38 PM, shortly after Governor Daniels announced that he had signed HEA 1210 into law,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Courts - "Courts nationwide hold hearings with video"

Colleen Long reports in this long AP article in the Sunday San Francisco Chronicle that begins:George Villanueva, charged with first-degree...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Monday, May 09, 2011

Courts - "Massachusetts Turns on Camera for Court Proceedings"

Fascinating project underway in Massachusetts. Here is the OpenCourt webpage. It says: "May 9. Today in First Session: arraignments, new...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 09, 2011

Sunday, May 08, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: New budget bill puts judges' and prosecutors' pay raises in Chief Justice's court

Updating this ILB entry from May 2nd, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a long editorial today headed "Chief Justice...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 08, 2011

Thursday, May 05, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Beech Grove City Court Judge admonished by Judicial Qualifications Commission"

ILB readers may remember this Feb. 13, 2011 entry, headed "Wrap-up of: Another 'traffic court judges behaving badly' story," about...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 05, 2011

Wednesday, May 04, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Comment Period Open for Proposed Marion County Probate Rules"

IndyBar news has the details. Comments will be accepted until June 1, 2011....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 04, 2011

Monday, May 02, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Courts merger might shed politics, trim costs"

Bill Dolan reports in the NWI Times, in a story that begins:CROWN POINT | Lake County officials hope legislation designed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 02, 2011

Ind. Courts - Changes this year made to automated record keeping fee used by the Court to fund JTAC project

Again this year a request was before the General Assembly to raise the automated recordkeeping fee, collected by the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 02, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: Chief Justice Shepard in hospital

Updating this ILB entry from Sunday morning, Kathryn Dolan, Indiana Supreme Court Public Information Officer has announced this morning:I've received...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 02, 2011

Ind. Courts - Feb. bar exam results out

Access them here. I do not see Senator Mike Delph......

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 02, 2011

Ind. Courts - New budget bill puts judges' and prosecutors' pay raises in Chief Justice's court

The new budget (HEA 1001), according to a summary from Speaker Bosma's office, "Temporarily (for 2 years) freezes legislator salaries...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 02, 2011

Sunday, May 01, 2011

Ind. Courts - Chief Justice Shepard in hospital

That according to this Friday, April 29th story by Mark Wilson of the Evansville Courier & Press, headed "Evansville Bar...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 01, 2011

Friday, April 29, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Five Republican groups sued in Durham bankruptcy"

Carrie Ritchie is reporting in the Indianapolis Star in a story that begins:Five Republican political organizations have been sued because...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 29, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Legislature votes to eliminate judicial retirement age of 70"

Dan Carden of the NWI Times reports:The House and Senate agreed Thursday to eliminate the mandatory retirement age for Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 29, 2011

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Ind. Courts - Indianapolis Bar Association Responds to Criticism of Marion County Circuit Court Judge

The ILB has just received this press release from the Indianapolis Bar Ass'n. Speaking as a member of the Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 28, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Blogger Jailed; Allegedly Threatened Dearborn Judge"

That was the first story from Eagle County News, on March 11th. Some quotes from the beginning of the long...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 28, 2011

Ind. Courts - Charlie White hearing in progress before Judge Rosenberg [Updated]

Carrie Ritchie of the IndyStar just tweeted: "Judge denies White's motion to stay challenge." Perhaps, denied motion to stay civil...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 28, 2011

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: Should a judge be able to select the copier for his court?

Updating this ILB entry from April 17th, Ken de la Bastide reports today in the Kokomo Tribune in a story...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Generally, it is not a good idea for a judge to hire a family member or friend as a court employee or to appoint them to an administrative position."

That is from the beginning of this article in Indiana Court Times, authored by Adrienne Meiring, who is not further...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Ind. Courts - Charlie White files for stay

White asks Judge Rosenberg to stay his civil case until a criminal case pending in Hamilton County is resolved, or...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Merit selection for Lake judges heads to governor"

HB 1288 is "ready for enrollment." Although, as Dan Carden reports today in the NWI Times, it requires merit selection...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Monday, April 25, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Judge orders recount panel to explain White lag"

Carrie Ritchie and Mary Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star report this evening:A Marion County judge has ordered the Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 25, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Judge Recovering After Being Hit By Car"

From Eagle County 93.3 FM:(Penntown, Ind.) – The driver who hit and injured a Dearborn County judge Saturday has been...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 25, 2011

Friday, April 22, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Secretary of State appeals ruling sending Charlie White case back to recount commission

Updating yesterday's ILB entries, Mary Beth Schneider of the Indy Star reports today:Under a bill the state Senate passed Thursday,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 22, 2011

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Ind. Courts - Secretary of State appeals ruling sending Charlie White case back to recount commission

Charles Wilson of the AP is reporting late today in a brief story:INDIANAPOLIS — Embattled Indiana Secretary of State Charlie...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 21, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: Hamilton Superior Court Judge William Hughes arrested on DUI charge

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 2, 2010, Robert Annis reports today in the Indianapolis Star in a story that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 21, 2011

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Secretary of State's wife seeks public defender"

Robert Annis of the Indianapolis Star posted this story at 2:35 PM. Some quotes:The wife of Indiana Secretary of State...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: "Thousands in county owe back court fees"

Updating this ILB entry from earlier this morning, Lafayette attorney Doug Masson (Masson's Blog) has sent the ILB this note:Thanks...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Thousands in county owe back court fees"

Allison Tyra reports today in the Shelby News:For the past few weeks, the Shelby County Clerk's office has been bombarded...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Ind. Courts - Should a judge be able to select the copier for his court?

Or should the choice be made by the County Commissioners or County Council? That is an issue in Howard County,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 17, 2011

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Toxicology audit finds 10 percent error rate: Attorneys call for Supreme Court to intervene in cases involved in audit, which found 10 percent error rate"

Here is the long list of ILB entries on the state toxicology lab scandal. This new, lengthy story today from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 16, 2011

Friday, April 15, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on: What about NFP opinions?

On April 11 the ILB posted this entry, asking "Should Appellate Rule 65 be changed, and if so, how?" The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 15, 2011

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Husband of Switzerland prosecutor charged with attacking referee at AAU game"

From the Madison Courier, this story reported by Evan Shields begins:The husband of Switzerland County Prosecutor Monica Hensley was arrested...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: What about NFP opinions?

On April 11 the ILB posted this entry, asking "Should Appellate Rule 65 be changed, and if so, how?" The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "Judge tosses suit over asset forfeitures"

Updating this ILB entry from April 6th, among the items in an April 13th Fort Wayne Journal Gazette "Furthermore" editorial:A...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Former GOP leader pleads guilty to drinking, driving"

Robert Annis of the Indianapolis Star reports this afternoon in a story that begins:A contrite Jim Kittle, the former head...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Ex-lawyer admits bilking clients"

Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports:A former lawyer pleaded guilty Monday morning in Allen County Superior...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Monday, April 11, 2011

Ind. Courts - What about NFP opinions?

The Indiana Court of Appeals does not "publish" all of its opinions. Appellate Rule 65(A) sets out the criteria for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 11, 2011

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: An update on the Indiana statute and the federal sex offender act (SORNA)

Updating this January 30, 2011 ILB entry, Sentencing Law Blog had an entry April 9th that began: "This new Wall...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 10, 2011

Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Friend: Woman who tried suicide cried as baby died"

Charles Wilson of the AP filed this story this evening on the Shuai hearing that took place today and may...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Charges in death of fetus should be dropped, experts say"

Updating the entry from this morning, Carrie Ritchie of the Indianapolis Star is reporting on this afternoon's hearing. Some quotes:An...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "Charges in death of fetus should be dropped, experts say: Medical groups see danger in prosecuting woman who took poison while pregnant"

Updating this ILB entry from April 2nd, the AP reports that: "Bei Bei Shuai’s hearing is set for today in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Monday, April 04, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: Proposed increases in the automated recordkeeping fee an issue again this year

Updating this ILB entry from March 31st, the text of the amendment to SB 301 proposed and adopted at the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 04, 2011

Saturday, April 02, 2011

Ind. Courts - "What happens when cases get bogged down in court? ‘Lazy judge motions’ have been filed 11 times in Monroe since 2000"

Another great story today ($$) from Laura Lane of the Bloomington Herald-Times. A quote from the long story:Complaints about judges...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 02, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Charges in death of fetus should be dropped, experts say: Medical groups see danger in prosecuting woman who took poison while pregnant"

From Shari Rudavsky's story today in the Indianapolis Star:When Bei Bei Shuai swallowed poison in December, she was focused on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 02, 2011

Friday, April 01, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Convicted sex offender Mike Haughee facing forgery charge"

That is the headline today to a story in the Chesterton Tribune, updating a very long list of earlier ILB...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 01, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Former Vanderburgh prosecutor censured, but not charged in drug case"

From the Evansville Courier & Press, this story, reported by Mark Wilson, that begins:The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission suspended...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 01, 2011

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Spencer County, AK Steel approach trial on tax deal: A jury may soon decide whether AK Steel will pay Spencer County more than $20 million in back taxes"l

This story today in the Evansville Courier & Press, reported by Mark Wilson. Also posted by the C&P, the May...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 31, 2011

Ind. Courts - Proposed increases in the automated recordkeeping fee an issue again this year

Again this year a request is before the General Assembly to raise the automated recordkeeping fee, collected by the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 31, 2011

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Clark court consolidation passes Senate: Bill heads back to Indiana House for approval"

Braden Lammers reports today in the Clark County News & Tribune:INDIANAPOLIS — A bill that would allow for the consolidation...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Ind. Courts - "One day: 45 cases in juvenile court"

Dann Denny of the Bloomington Herald-Times has this long story today ($$). It begins:A black-robed Judge Steve Galvin is sitting...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Convicted rapist’s appeal heard at VU School of Law"

Both NWI newspapers covered the oral argument held Monday by a traveling panel of Indiana Court of Appeals judges at...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Justices idle local lawyer accused of bilking clients"

Updating this Feb. 15th entry headed "State moves to suspend accused Roanoke lawyer," this story this morning in the Fort...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Ind. Courts - "West Lafayette police shooting raises mental health issues"

Good story today by Sophia Voravang of the Lafayette Journal Courier about difficulties of law enforcement and judicial system in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 27, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Fort Wayne Airport defends handbill policies in face of lawsuit

Updating this ILB entry from March 12, 2011, Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports in a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 27, 2011

Friday, March 25, 2011

Ind. Courts - COA panel hears oral argument at Indiana State student union

Lisa Trigg reports today in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star:TERRE HAUTE — In the latest episode of “Appeals on Wheels,” three...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 25, 2011

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Starke County Prosecutor to Promote Bench Trials to Save County Money"

From K99.3 WKVI FM yesterday, this story:Starke County Prosecutor, Nicholas Bourff, is in his third month on the job and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Monday, March 21, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Yorktown court race centers on 'lay judge' debate"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 3rd, Nick Werner reported yesterday in the Muncie Star-Press, in a long story that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 21, 2011

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Ind. Courts - Madison courthouse rebuilding hits snag

Updating earlier ILB entries, including this one from July 17, 2009, Sara Denhart of the Madison Courier reported yesterday in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 19, 2011

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Ind. Courts - Are Delaware County "riding bailiffs" endangered?

A long Walker/Roysdon column today in the Muncie Star-Press begins:Are Delaware County officials using local government's current budget-cutting fervor to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 17, 2011

Courts - "Welcome to Debtors' Prison, 2011 Edition " [Updated]

Today's WSJ has this long story by Jessica Silver-Greenberg. Here is a quote:More than a third of all U.S. states...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 17, 2011

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "Clark County Council again makes budget cuts: Courts, clerk say they might not be able to operate later in the year"

Updating yesterday's entry on Clark County budget woes, see this story today by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - Town court (or less) issue raises head again

Remember this story from Dec. 1, 2010, headed ""Bill would allow Indiana cities and towns to collect their own money...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Prosecutor’s Money Request Was OK"

Eagle Country News 93.3 FM, covering SE Ind., N. Ky. add SW Ohio, reports today:(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - Dearborn County Prosecutor...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Clark County Council again makes budget cuts: Courts, clerk say they might not be able to operate later in the year"

Here is the story from the Jeffersonville News & Tribune, reported by Braden Lammers. Here is the section on the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: Fort Wayne Airport defends handbill policies in face of lawsuit

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 26, 2011, Rebecca S. Green has this story today in the Fort Wayne Journal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 12, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Noble courthouse bans cell phones"

Rebecca S. Green reports in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Noble County Sheriff Doug Harp has banned cell phones from the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 12, 2011

Friday, March 11, 2011

Ind. Courts - Applications being accepted for state public defender position

This release from Feb. 16, 2010 announced:After serving as the Public Defender of Indiana for nearly 30 years, Susan...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 11, 2011

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Ind. Courts - Independent research by judges

The ILB has had a number of entries on the question of independent research by judges, including this one from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 10, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Oral arguments at Jeffersonville High School on Wednesday in a criminal case that could impact thousands of home incarcerations across the state"

Yesterday' oral argument in the case of Mario Brown v. State of Indiana (see summary here in Upcoming Oral Arguments)...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 10, 2011

Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Ind. Courts - Indiana Super Lawyers . . .

A reader writes about the 2011 Indiana Super Lawyers that there are a lot of great Indiana lawyers on there,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: Practitioner questions to COA staff attorneys

Yesterday's entry on the Court of Appeals' recent requirement that most all questions now be posed in the form of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Lafayette real estate broker has been charged with 13 felonies after a yearlong investigation found she had forged client signatures in an attempt to qualify for tax breaks on properties"

Some quotes from a story today in the Lafayette Journal Courier by Mikel Livingston:Brenda K. Hatfield, 46, was charged Monday...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Monday, March 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - Practitioner questions to COA staff attorneys

If you have a case pending before the Indiana Court of Appeals and have tried to call one of their...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - Even more on: Do ALJs lack the authority to grant pro hac vice appearances for out-of-state attorneys appearing before their agencies?

Updating earlier ILB entries (the most recent from Jan. 24, 2011), today the Supreme Court has posted this notice -...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 07, 2011

Friday, March 04, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Suit against NCAA now in court in Indy"

The Indianapolis Star is reporting:A federal lawsuit challenging the NCAA's rules on college scholarships for student-athletes across the country has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 04, 2011

Courts - "Judiciary Promises More Budget Cuts"

That is the headline to this March 3, 2011 story in the New York Law Journal, reported by Joel Stashenko,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 04, 2011

Thursday, March 03, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Brizzi Disciplinary Complaint Moves Forward: Briefs Filed In Misconduct Case"

So reports 6News reporter Derrik Thomas. See the story here. The story also includes links to: (1) the Hearing Officer's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 03, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Rulings could chill online expression"

Updating this ILB entry from March 2, 2011, Mikel Livingston of the Lafayette Journal Courier has this story today. Here...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 03, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "Lawyer charged with sneaking phone to inmate"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 26th, Sophia Voravong has a story today in the Lafayette Journal Courier that begins:The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 03, 2011

Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "U.S. District Court in Indianapolis names new magistrate judge"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 28th, the USDC for the SD Ind. has now posted a press release...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Responsibility of IndyStar and Ind.Bus.Journal to provide identities of readers who posted comments?

I know from my email that there is a lot of interest from attorney-readers in seeing Marion Superior Court Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Ind. Courts - Robing ceremony of Indiana Tax Court Judge Martha Blood Wentworth set for Tuesday, March 8th

From a press release:Indiana Tax Court Judge Martha Blood Wentworth’s formal robing ceremony will take place in the Supreme Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Ind. Courts - Court article reaffirms budget mandate authority of local judges

An article today on the Indiana Courts website, from the Indiana CourtTimes, a publication of the court, appears to reaffirm...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Monday, February 28, 2011

Ind. Courts - "U.S. District Court in Indianapolis names new magistrate judge"

The IndyStar has the story here. A quote:"Denise K. LaRue, an employment law attorney in Indianapolis, will fill the new...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 28, 2011

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Brant Parry takes over Howard Superior 2"

Mike Fletcher reports in the Kokomo Tribune:Attorney Brant Parry is following in his father’s footsteps. The son of former Howard...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 26, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Daniels appoints new Portland City Court judge"

From the Muncie Star-Press: "Gov. Mitch Daniels on Friday announced the appointment of Republican Donald C. Gillespie as judge of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 26, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Lawyer charged with sneaking phone to inmate"

Sophia Voravong reports today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:A Lake County-based attorney is accused of providing a cell phone to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 26, 2011

Friday, February 25, 2011

Id. Courts - Supreme Court seeks comments on mortgage foreclosure best practices

The Supreme Court has today posted this order, filed Feb. 23, seeking public comment, though May 30, 2011, on the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 25, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Distinguished judges to preside at IU Maurer School of Law Moot Court finals"

They include, according to this IU release:Judging the final round Friday are Judge Michael Kanne of the U.S. Court of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 25, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Jeffersonville redistricting opponent says Census data supports lawsuit" [Updated]

A Feb. 23rd story by Ben Zion Hershberg in the Louisville Courier Journal begins:A man who has filed suit over...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 25, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Appeals Court Tackles Tough Social Media Questions"

It took place on Thursday, February 24th at 3:00 PMLamar M. Crawford v. State of Indiana (49A05-1006-CR-377) - Appellant, Lamar...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 25, 2011

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Ind. Courts - How should trial courts best deal with self-represented litigants?

Delaware County Judge Marianne Vorhees has written this article, "Best Practices in Dealing with Self-Represented Litigants," for an Indiana Courts...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court sets date for Judge Young's 30-day suspension

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 14th, WISH TV reminds us this morning that this is the day Judge Young...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Many suspended drivers still behind the wheel"

A few quotes from a WTHR 13 Eyewitness News story by Steve Jefferson last evening:Rodney Roscoe is one of Indiana's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Monday, February 21, 2011

Ind. Courts - Knightstown council wants new judge to be an attorney

John Hodge reported Feb. 19th for the New Castle Courier Times:KNIGHTSTOWN - The new judge for the Knightstown Town Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 21, 2011

Ind. Decisions - "Landlords face contempt ruling on house's lead cleanup"

Mark Wilson reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:In a first-of-its-kind ruling, a judge has ordered the landlords of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 21, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Allen County settles lawsuit with abortion provider"

Updating this list of earlier ILB entries, including this one from Aug. 13, 2010, Dan Stockman of the Fort Wayne...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 21, 2011

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Ind. Courts - "711 St. Joseph County residents who ignored jury questionnaires ordered to court"

A story in the Feb. 19th South Bend Tribune, reported by Mary Kate Malone, begins:A local judge has ordered more...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 20, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Debate on containing hog virus may yet have long way to go" [Updated]

Fascinating, lengthy story today by Jeff Swiatek in the Indianapolis Star business section. It begins:Three years ago, TDM Farms, one...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 20, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Elkhart County's judges are looking for a new child-support commissioner after their first one resigned under fire earlier this month"

Justin Leighty of the Elkhart Truth has the story today. Some quotes:Mona Biddlecome resigned Feb. 11, just days after the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 20, 2011

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Family criticizes Notre Dame in second sex attack case" [Updated]

The ILB had a number of entries last year on Notre Dame, its Security Police and the sexual attack of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 17, 2011

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Appeals court puts hold on Simon estate dispute"

Updating a long list of earlier ILB entries on the Melvin Simon estate dispute, Jeff Swiatek of the Indianapolis Star...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Long-Time Public Defender of Indiana, Susan K. Carpenter, Retires"

A press release issued today by the Indiana Courts announces:After serving as the Public Defender of Indiana for nearly 30...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Workplace shooter gets 17 years"

Updating this March 11, 2010 ILB entry, headed "Timing was terrible on guns at work bill," James D. Wolf Jr....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Ind. Courts - "State moves to suspend accused Roanoke lawyer"

So reports Rebecca S. Green in this story this morning in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. This follows on a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Monday, February 14, 2011

Ind. Decisions - David Camm motion filed with Court of Appeals

Janelle MacDonald reports today for WAVE3 in a story headed "Camm lawyers ask appeals court to step in." Some quotes:[David...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 14, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "Budget cuts end free lunch for Lake County civil court juries"

IU-Indy Law Prof Joel Schumm sends a note about yesterday's ILB entry that quoted from Bill Dolan's NWI Times story....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 14, 2011

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Ind. Courts - Wrap-up of: Another "traffic court judges behaving badly" story

Some of you may remember this ILB entry from Oct. 29, 2010, which read in full:WISH TV 8 had a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 13, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Budget cuts end free lunch for Lake County civil court juries"

Bill Dolan had a NWI Times story on Feb. 11th that began:CROWN POINT | It's feast or famine for Lake...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 13, 2011

Ind. Courts - Indiana Judicial Center reports on matters of interest to the judiciary

The Indiana Judicial Center has completed summaries of bills selected to be of interest to the judiciary which were heard...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 13, 2011

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Ind. Courts - Henry Superior Court Judge Peyton recovering

Elizabeth Lundblad reports in the New Castle Courier Times:As Judge Michael Peyton remains hospitalized, a senior judge has been appointed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Putting toxicology errors on trial"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 7th, Mark Alesia and Tim Evans of the Indianapolis Star have a story today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "Cell phone lockers approved for Porter County courthouses"

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 8th, the NWI Times has an editorial today that begins:The Porter County commissioners are...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2011

Ind. Gov't. - "A Muncie man who pleaded guilty -- but mentally ill -- in a 2005 attack has received no treatment or counseling of any kind during his more-than-four years in prison."

Douglas Walker has the story today in the Muncie Star-Press. Some quotes:MUNCIE -- A Muncie man who pleaded guilty --...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 10, 2011

Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Ind. Courts - Continuing with : "Evansville attorney, prosecutor candidate indicted on sex charges"

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 15, 2010, Andrea Howe reported yesterday in the Princeton Daily Clarion in a story...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "Hoosier lawyers get waiting period before contacting victims"

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 18, 2010, about the 30-day waiting period the Supreme Court imposed Jan. 1, 2011...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Ind. Courts - Mandatory retirement age for trial court judges?

This Friday, February 11th, the Senate Judiciary Committee will meet at 9 am in Rm. 130, to hear several bills...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Ind. Courts - Comments open on court rule changes until March 25th

See the notice here....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Monday, February 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - Even more on "Errors found in Indiana state lab toxicology tests: Mistakes that audit uncovered could lead to overturned verdicts"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 6th, Mary Kate Malone of the South Bend Tribune reports today on the impact...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - "The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana for the first time has seated a federal grand jury outside of Indianapolis"

Mark Wilson of the Evansville Courier & Press has an interesting story today - some quotes:Federal officials say having a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Cell phone lockers approved for Porter County courthouses"

Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times reports today:VALPARAISO | Cell phones were banned 3.5 years ago from the three courthouse...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 07, 2011

Sunday, February 06, 2011

Ind. Courts - Indiana Judicial Center reports on matters of interest to the judiciary

The Indiana Judicial Center has completed summaries of bills selected to be of interest to the judiciary which were heard...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 06, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "Errors found in Indiana state lab toxicology tests: Mistakes that audit uncovered could lead to overturned verdicts"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 3rd, the Elkhart and Lafayette papers today report on the local impact of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 06, 2011

Friday, February 04, 2011

Ind. Courts - Lawyer suspended in 2008 sentenced to nine years in prison for stealing from the trust fund accounts of 23 clients

Nick Schneider of the Greene County Daily World has the story that begins:An Evansville attorney with Greene County ties has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 04, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Help, Google Knows About My Speeding Ticket "

Fascinating item this morning in the WSJ, in the Career Q&A column by Elizabeth Garone. It begins:Q: In early 2009...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 04, 2011

Thursday, February 03, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on "I know it's how I got the job, but merit selection would be better"

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 27th, Jon Seidel of the Gary Post-Tribune writes this afternoon:Most of Lake County’s judges...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 03, 2011

Ind. Courts - "All judges should be lawyers"

The Indiana Courts press office has distributed to the media this opinion piece by Judge Mark Stoner, Marion Superior...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 03, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Indiana hospitals taking on the feds over indigent care"

Jeff Swiatek reports today in the Muncie Star-Press in a story that begins:Indiana's hospital heavyweights are taking on the feds...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 03, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Errors found in Indiana state lab toxicology tests: Mistakes that audit uncovered could lead to overturned verdicts"

Updating a long list of earlier toxicology entries, Mark Alesia and Tim Evans report today in a lengthy story in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 03, 2011

Wednesday, February 02, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Judge: Not enough jurists for cases in Elkhart County"

So reports Justin Leighty today in the Elkhart Truth:GOSHEN -- Elkhart County has the equivalent of 10.5 judges doing the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 02, 2011

Ind. Courts - Court closures

Marion County courts closed today; SD Indiana on a 2-hour delay. ILB: I live in Indy very close to downtown...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 02, 2011

Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Ind. Courts - Appellate Courts closed Wednesday

This just in:The Indiana Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and related agencies, including the Clerk's Office, will be closed on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Ind. Courts - An update on the Indiana statute and the federal sex offender act (SORNA)

The ILB had a very long entry on July 10, 2010 that was headed "Judges agree that the attorney general’s...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 30, 2011

Ind. Courts - Indiana Judicial Center reports on matters of interest to the judiciary

The Indiana Judicial Center has completed summaries of bills selected to be of interest to the judiciary which were heard...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 30, 2011

Friday, January 28, 2011

Ind. Courts - Judge James D. Humphrey, Circuit Court of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, appointed to the Board of Directors of United Community Bancorp

From a press release today:LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- United Community Bancorp (the "Company") (Nasdaq: UCBA) today announced...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 28, 2011

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Paternity affidavits challenged: New rule discriminates against them, says suit by foreign nationals" [Updated]

Carrie Richie reports today in the Indianapolis Star about a suit brought in federal court by the Indiana ACLU against...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 27, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: State Road 135 land annexation dispute before Supreme Court today

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 20th about the Supreme Court oral argument heard on the 20th in the case...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 27, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "I know it's how I got the job, but merit selection would be better"

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 25th, Dan Carden of the NWI Times reports:A Senate committee Wednesday voted to terminate...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 27, 2011

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Ind. Courts - Fort Wayne Airport defends handbill policies in face of lawsuit

Rebecca S. Green has this story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. The long story begins:A local Army combat...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Ind. Courts - "I know it's how I got the job, but merit selection would be better"

Bill Dolan reports today in the NWI Times:CROWN POINT | Lake Superior Court Judge Julie Cantrell said she would like...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: Five apply to be Wells Circuit Court judge

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today on the judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Monday, January 24, 2011

Ind. Courts - Updating: Do ALJs lack the authority to grant pro hac vice appearances for out-of-state attorneys appearing before their agencies? [Updated]

Updating an entry posted by the ILB earlier this afternoon, the ILB has received two notes from readers:Reader #1. [I...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 24, 2011

Ind. Courts - Five apply to be Wells Circuit Court judge

Dave Schultz reports in the Bluffton News-Banner:Gov. Mitch Daniels’ legal staff will interview five candidates this week for the upcoming...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 24, 2011

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Do ALJs lack the authority to grant pro hac vice appearances for out-of-state attorneys appearing before their agencies?

Updating this ILB entry from Thursday, Jan. 20th, 2011, that quoted a letter stating that in Indiana "admission to practice...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 24, 2011

Ind. Courts - Marilou Wertzler, 89, Reporter of the Courts, dies

From the obituary in the Muncie Star-Press:Marilou Wertzler, 1922-2011, former Reporter for Supreme and Appellate Courts, State of Indiana, passed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 24, 2011

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Ind. Courts - Indiana Judicial Center reports on matters of interest to the judiciary

The Indiana Judicial Center has completed summaries of bills of interest to the judiciary heard in committee last week, which...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 22, 2011

Ind. Courts - Legislation proposes independent toxicology agency

Updating a long list of earlier toxicology entries, Mark Alesia and Tim Evans report today in the Indianapolis Star in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 22, 2011

Friday, January 21, 2011

Indiana Courts - Totals now available for Nov. 2, 2010 Indiana court races

Totals for Indiana Court of Appeals retention races. (Remember that Districts 1, 2, and 3 each cover only 1/3 of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 21, 2011

Ind. Courts - U.S. attorney still focusing on public corruption

A brief quote from a story by Christin Nance Lazerus in the Gary Post Tribune:HAMMOND -- David Capp was the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 21, 2011

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: Do ALJs lack the authority to grant pro hac vice appearances for out-of-state attorneys appearing before their agencies? [Updated]

Here is the answer to the question posted earlier today re the authority of Indiana ALJs to grant pro hac...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 20, 2011

Ind. Courts - State Road 135 land annexation dispute before Supreme Court today

The Johnson County Daily Journal has made available the briefs in one of the three cases the Supreme Court heard...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 20, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Lake commissioners favor bill to appoint judges: 'It takes some of the politics out of the courts'"

Chelsea Schneider Kirk reports today in the Gary Post Tribune:The Lake County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to support legislation...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 20, 2011

Ind. Courts - Do ALJs lack the authority to grant pro hac vice appearances for out of state attorneys appearing before their agencies?

I received this note from a reader last Friday and sent an inquiry to the Court, but still haven't heard...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 20, 2011

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Starke County Prosecutor Replaces Chief Deputy Prosecutor Todd Wallsmith" [Updated]

From Kankakee Valley K99.3 WKVI FM, published Jan. 19, 2011:WKVI has learned that new Starke County Prosecutor Nicholas Bourff has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Ind. Courts - New tax court judge takes office but robing ceremony won't be until March 8, 2011

A press release announces that new Tax Court Judge Martha Wentworth is already at work:Ms. Martha Blood Wentworth will take...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Monday, January 17, 2011

Ind. Courts - Some thoughts about Indiana NFP opinions; isn't it time to abolish all distinctions?

On Jan. 5th, the ILB posted this entry, headed "In Illinois, "Can you cite to unpublished opinions?" What about Indiana?"...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 17, 2011

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - Indiana Judicial Center reports on matters of interest to the judiciary

As in the last few years, the Indiana Judicial Center has prepared summaries of bills of interest to the judiciary...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 16, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Kiely stepping up to lead, expand Vanderburgh drug court services"

Mark Wilson's story in the Evansville Courier & Press begins:After nearly 10 years overseeing Vanderburgh County's Drug Court, Judge Wayne...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 16, 2011

Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit hears oral argument re "whether newspapers have a constitutional right to stream entire high school sporting events online"

Michael Tarm of the AP has this story in the Washington Post Jan. 14, 2001. A sample:The case pits community...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 16, 2011

Friday, January 14, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Mistrial declared when jurors read paper"

From KICKS96, this story that shows it doesn't take a cellphone for jurors to get in trouble:(Connersville, IN) A Fayette...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 14, 2011

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on legal issues in Bisard case

Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, where the ILB linked to a copy of Prosecutor Curry's motion to dismiss,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 13, 2011

Ind. Courts - Temporary procedures for selection of special judges

The Supreme Court has filed an order creating temporary (transitional) procedures for the selection of special judges....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 13, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on: What does it mean to be suspended without automatic reinstatement?

Yesterday I posted this ILB entry, referencing the Jan. 10, 2011 "Published order granting conditional reinstatement" to Marc C. Laterzo,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 13, 2011

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Ind. Courts - Here is the text of the 2011 State of the Judiciary

Access it here....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Ind. Courts - Watch CJ today at 2:30 EST

Reminder: The Chief Justice of Indiana, Randall T. Shepard will deliver the 2011 State of the Judiciary to a joint...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "New location for Marion County traffic court aims to ease frustrations and bolster efficiency"

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 30, 2010, the relocated Marion County Traffic Court opened yesterday. WTHR13 was there, here...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Appeals Court Hears Case Against Tax Help Company: Company Accused Of Misleading Customers"

Yesterday's oral argument before the Court of Appeals in the case of JK Harris & Company, LLC, vs. Ronald Sandlin...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Ind. Courts - CJ Shepard changes speech title; here is the backstory

When the ILB learned on Sunday that the CJ's press office was announcing a change to what had become an...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Ind. Courts - More on "Murder trial awry: Suspect hits his lawyer"

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 14, 2010, Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:FORT WAYNE...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Friday, January 07, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Plea deals trump trials in Indiana"

Harold J. Adams of the Louisville Courier Journal has reviewed recent Indiana Trial Court Statistics for this lengthy story dated...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 07, 2011

Thursday, January 06, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Judge to hear complaints about ex-prosecutor Brizzi"

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 9, 2009, headed "Disciplinary complaint filed against Marion County prosecutor Carl Brizzi," Carrie Richie...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 06, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Judge blocks discovery into aspiring lawyers' mental health"

Leigh Jones of the National Law Journal reported on Jan. 4, 2011 in a story that begins:A federal judge has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 06, 2011

Ind. Courts - Important Notice re Indiana Appellate Rule 45

The ILB has just received this alert via the ISBA Appellate Section:West Publishing inadvertently deleted Appellate Rule 45(B)(2), (B)(3), and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 06, 2011

Ind. Courts - Public defenders highlighted at Elkhart County funeral

Justin Leighty of the Elkhart Truth has a very long story today on the role public defenders: it begins with...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 06, 2011

Ind. Courts - "New Tippecanoe clerk says, 'I don't'"

Dorothy Schneider of the Lafayette Journal Courier reports today:The Tippecanoe County clerk's office is no longer offering marriage ceremonies --...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 06, 2011

Wednesday, January 05, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Judge chosen for Clarksville town court"

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 28, 2010, the Town of Clarksville now has not only decided not to scrape...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 05, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Lawsuit over Greensburg short-hair rule may be a long shot"

Carrie Ritchie of the Indianapolis Star has a good story yesterday on high school's regulation of hair length. Some quotes:The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 05, 2011

Tuesday, January 04, 2011

Ind. Courts - Mortgage Foreclosure Best Practice posted on Indiana Courts website

A document identified as "Trial Court Resources: Mortgage Foreclosure Best Practices," was posted on the Indiana Courts website on Jan....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 04, 2011

Monday, January 03, 2011

Ind. Courts - "Unless there is a change in state law, Howard Superior Court 4 Judge George Hopkins will be ineligible to run for re-election in 2012"

That is the lede to this Dec. 29th story by Ken de la Bastide in the Kokomo Tribune. More from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 03, 2011

Ind. Courts - "US attorney job poses challenges for Hogsett"

Charles Wilson of the AP reports in a story that begins:Longtime Indiana Democratic insider Joe Hogsett acknowledges his new job...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 03, 2011

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Ind. Courts - "State files to block lawsuit naming prosecutors"

Sophia Voravong reports today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:County prosecutors should be immune from a lawsuit alleging that they violated...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 30, 2010

Ind. Courts - "New location for Marion County traffic court aims to ease frustrations and bolster efficiency"

Carrie Richie reports today in the Indianapolis Star about the new location of the Marion County Traffic Court, starting Jan....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 30, 2010

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Ind. Courts - New judges in Boone, Shelby counties

Two announcements today from the Governor:Governor Mitch Daniels today announced the appointment of J. Jeffrey Edens as judge of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Clarksville may scrap its town court"

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 26th, Braden Lammers reports in the New Albany News & Tribune on the Dec....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Monday, December 27, 2010

Ind. Courts "Notre Dame University President Jenkins breaks silence on Seeberg allegations"

Updating this Dec. 16, 2010 ILB entry, which was headed "Prosecutor won't file sex assault charges against Notre Dame player,"...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 27, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Law remains Stan Levco's love: Outgoing prosecutor reflects on his tenure"

A very long story Dec. 25th in the Evansville Courier & Press, reported by Mark Wilson, on the career of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 27, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Drug court coming to end in Tippecanoe County"

A long story Dec. 25th in the Lafayette Journal Courier, reported by Sophia Voravong, began:Tippecanoe County's Adult Drug Court will...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 27, 2010

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Clarksville may scrap its town court"

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 23rd, Matt Thacker of the New Albany News & Tribune reports today:CLARKSVILLE — Clarksville...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 26, 2010

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Ind. Courts - At least one Indiana county will end courthouse weddings

Tom Coyne of the AP reported this news on Christmas Day. Some quotes:[After describing a wedding in a small room...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 25, 2010

Ind. Courts - A focus on the courts of Franklin and Ripley counties

Debbie Blank of the Batesville Herald-Tribune has a story today, Dec. 25th, that makes very good use of recent court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 25, 2010

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Clarksville may scrap its town court"; ILB observation

Following up on this Dec. 22, 2010 ILB entry, Ben Zion Hershberg reports in today's Louisville Courier Journal:The Clarksville Town...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - Fort Wayne officials decide not to pursue city court

Updating a now long list of stories, the most recent from yesterday, Benjamin Lanka of the Fort Wayne Jounral Gazette...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 23, 2010

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Ind. Courts - Martha Wentworth named new Tax Court judge [Updated]

Apparently the Governor issued a news release, but the ILB has not received it, and the announcement is not yet...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Bren Simon on Tuesday asked the Indiana Court of Appeals to halt action in the lawsuit against her over Melvin Simon's disputed will"

Jeff Swiatek reports today in the Indianapolis Star:The widow of the shopping mall magnate argues that the judge in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Ind. Courts - Another story weighing in on the value of city and town courts

The recent recent ILB entry on this issue was this one from Dec. 18, 2010, headed "Allen County Prosecutor Karen...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Judge Friedlander donates Supreme Court memorabilia to IU Maurer School of Law"

Here is the news release from Indiana University. The items donated include:74 signatures of the U.S. Supreme Court justices who...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Maintaining the Chronological Case Summary"

The Indiana Courts website today features a Dec. 1, 2010 article by Doyal McLemore on the chronological case summary (CSS)....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Monday, December 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Hendricks Co. prosecutor files charges in Carmel abuse case"

Robert Annis of the Indianapolis Star reports this afternoon:DANVILLE – Hendricks County filed misdemeanor charges against two former Carmel High...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - Stll more on: "Clark County Legal Self-Help Center has a green light, even if full judicial support is yet to be determined"; Marion County observations

Updating this ILB entry from May 27, 2010, Ben Zion Hershberg reported Dec. 17th in the Louisville Courier Journal:Individuals and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 20, 2010

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Ind. Gov't. - Still more on "Brizzi spokesman quits after DUI arrest"

Updating this ILB entry from April 21, 2010, the Indianapolis Star reports today:The former spokesman for Marion County Prosecutor Carl...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 18, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Allen County Prosecutor Karen Richards said her office will not assist the proposed Fort Wayne city court, limiting the types of offenses that could be tried there"

Adding to the growing list of ILB entries on city and town courts (the most recent of which was Dec....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 18, 2010

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Prosecutor won't file sex assault charges against Notre Dame player"

Updating this ILB entry from earlier this afternoon, Jeff Parrott of the South Bend Tribune is now reporting that:St. Joseph...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 16, 2010

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court hears oral argument in Brunner appeal

Re the oral argument this morning at 10:30 AM before the Supreme Court in the case of Jeffrey Brunner v....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 16, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Manchester May Nix Town Court"

Yesterday the ILB had this entry, headed "Fremont To Fight State Efforts To Change Town Courts." Today this report by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 16, 2010

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court hears oral argument in Desmond Turner appeal

Oral argument was heard this morning at 9:00 AM before the Indiana Supreme Court in the case of Desmond Turner...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 16, 2010

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Fremont To Fight State Efforts To Change Town Courts"

From WLKI this afternoon:(FREMONT) - A possible effort in the General Assembly to change the operation of town courts around...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Ind. Courts - Yet more on: "Evansville attorney, prosecutor candidate indicted on sex charges"

Updating this ILB entry from July 14, 2010, Andrea Howe of the Princeton Daily Clarion reports today in a story...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Ind. Courts - Indiana Clerk's holiday schedule

The Office of the Indiana Clerk of the Court of Appeals & Supreme Court will be closed Thursday and Friday...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - Retirement Ceremony to Honor Indiana Tax Court Judge Thomas G. Fisher

The ceremony will take place this Friday, Dec. 17 at 10:30 am. See the press release here for more information....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - Editorial details pros and cons of creating Fort Wayne city court

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today has an editorial looking at the pros and cons of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Murder trial awry: Suspect hits his lawyer"

Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today in a story that begins:FORT WAYNE – The trial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Monday, December 13, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Bill would allow Indiana cities and towns to collect their own money for ordinance violations, rather than going through the regular county court system"

Updating Saturday's ILB entry, about efforts to establish a city court in Fort Wayne, where the ILB asked:So which is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 13, 2010

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Bill would allow Indiana cities and towns to collect their own money for ordinance violations, rather than going through the regular county court system"

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 1, 2010, it does look like the Indiana Court's proposal for revamping the courts...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 11, 2010

Sunday, December 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Toxicology gaffes likely to affect cases: Early audit finds high incidence of lax standards"

Here is the list of ILB toxicology entries. The ongoing blood test audit is discussed in these entries from Oct....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Lake County courthouse renamed in honor of Indiana Supreme Court Justice Robert D. Rucker"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 22, 2010, Lori Caldwell reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:Lawyers, judges, county and city...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 05, 2010

Friday, December 03, 2010

Ind. Courts - "State public defender's office made an unsuccessful bid to persuade Vanderburgh Judge to let a different judge hear an appeal"

Mark Wilson reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:The attorneys in convicted murderer Daniel Ray Wilkes' trial became witnesses...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 03, 2010

Thursday, December 02, 2010

Ind. Courts - How are forfeitures handled in Howard County?

A lengthy story today in the Kokomo Perspective details how forfeitures are handled by the Howard County prosecutor James Fleming....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 02, 2010

Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Bill would allow Indiana cities and towns to collect their own money for ordinance violations, rather than going through the regular county court system"

Looks like the Indiana judicial system is being pulled at both ends. Supplementing this entry where Chief Judge John Baker...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Ind. Courts - IndyStar editorial against Marion County trial judge selection system

And of course the Star's editorial writers are far from the first to criticize the Marion County system. Most recently,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Gabriele estate settlement reached" [Updated]

The ILB has had a number of entries about the legal issues surrounding the apparent murder-suicide of an Elkhart eye...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Judge Nemeth requests an apology: Nemeth says commissioners implied he wasn't following the law"

Erin Blasko reports today in the South Bend Tribune in a story that begins:Probate Judge Peter J. Nemeth has demanded...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Ind. Courts - FWJG Editorial: Courts, by the numbers

This Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial today is an excellent review, I wish I'd written it. I've reproduced the entire...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Monday, November 29, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Courts likely to help each other with civil caseloads: Plan calls for counties to be treated as districts"

From today's Gary Post-Tribune, a good explanation by Teresa Auch Schultz of one part of A New Way Forward: Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 29, 2010

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Lawmakers might specify division of seized assets"

From Heather Gillers' story Nov. 25th in the Indianapolis Star:The tussle over how to divide seized asset funds between public...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 27, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Judges fed up with residents ignoring jury duty: Court officials to consider contempt if service doesn't improve"

Alicia Gallegos has the report today in the South Bend Tribune. A quote:“In 20 years I've never been unable to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 27, 2010

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: David Camm hearing tomorrow in Rockport [Updated]

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Grace Schneider of the Louisville Courier Journal was at the hearing today in Rockport. Here are...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Ind. Courts - Completing the Allen County Courthouse

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today, complete with striking photos, celebrating the completion of the project to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Ind. Courts - Marion County Traffic Court Judge Young suspended for 30 days

The Supreme Court "Order Accepting Agreed Discipline" was filed at 5:00 PM yesterday evening and released this morning. It is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - David Camm hearing tomorrow in Rockport

From an unattributed story this evening in the Louisville Courier Journal:David Camm was transported Tuesday to Spencer County to attend...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on: "78 prosecutors sued for seized funds: Law firm claims counties broke state law by not turning money over to school fund" [Updated]

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 20th, Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:Area prosecutors believe...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Massive annual report on operation of Indiana Courts released

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, there are several stories today on the court report. Here is the story from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Monday, November 22, 2010

Ind. Courts - Massive annual report on operation of Indiana Courts released

See the press release here. A quote:The Judicial Service Report is made up of Volume 1: Judicial Year In Review;...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 22, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Lawyer seeks media silence for murder trial"

Justin Leighty reports in the Elkhart Truth in a long story that begins:GOSHEN -- Bruce White's attorney doesn't want anyone...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 22, 2010

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Defending yourself in criminal case? Not so fast"

That is the headline of this important story this morning in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, reported by Rebecca S....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 21, 2010

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: "78 prosecutors sued for seized funds: Law firm claims counties broke state law by not turning money over to school fund"

Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, a press statement has now been issued by Roberts & Bishop attorney Paul...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - "78 prosecutors sued for seized funds: Law firm claims counties broke state law by not turning money over to school fund"

A lengthy story by Heather Gillers in this morning's Indianapolis Star reports:An Indianapolis law firm is suing 78 county prosecutors,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 20, 2010

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Annexation or incorporation - which came first for Covered Bridge?"

Ben Zion Hershberg reported yesterday in the Louisville Courier Journal in a long story that begins:Lawyers for the towns of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 18, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Court building to be renamed in honor of retiring judge: One commissioner abstains but backers say donations will pay for cost"

Chelsea Schneider Kirk reports in the Gary Post Tribune:The Lake County Superior Court building in East Chicago will be renamed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 18, 2010

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: "Judge Nemeth made it clear this week he intends to pursue the construction of an additional courtroom at the Juvenile Justice Center, despite a recent state Supreme Court decision stating such a space is not 'reasonably necessary"

Updating this ILB entry from August 26, 2010, Erin Blasko reported in the Nov. 16th South Bend Tribune in a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Hospital asks court to silence woman's criticism of patient care"

Susan Brown reports today in the NWI Times:CROWN POINT | Sisters of St. Francis Health Services has filed a defamation...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Monday, November 15, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: "Hoosier lawyers get waiting period before contacting victims"

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 18th, about the rule change effective Jan. 1, 2011, Teresa Auch Schultz of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 15, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Forfeiture law invites abuse of the system"

This is the third of an outstanding, must-read investigative series on asset forfeitures, from the Indianapolis Star team of Heather...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 15, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: South Bend Tribune review finds errors in Indiana court statistics

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 2, 2010, which is worth rereading, Alicia Gallegos of the South Bend Tribune had...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 15, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: "An auditor hired by the state Department of Toxicology is reviewing all of the department's drug test results from 2007-09 -- including those used for criminal convictions -- because of concerns about accuracy"

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 29th, Mark Alesia of the Indianapolis Star has another story today, headed "Blood-test audit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 15, 2010

Ind. Courts - "State Supreme Court Justice, community members works to find new magistrate"

Bridget Flynn reported in the Nov. 13th LaPorte Herald Argus in a story that began:LA PORTE — The new magistrate...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 15, 2010

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Davis earns victory over 3-term judge: Scheibenberger’s tenure ends"

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 3rd, two stories this weekend on the topic:"Defeated judge files official complaint" from WANE...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 14, 2010

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Ind. Courts - Results of the 2010 Judicial Nominating Commission District 2 Election

Here are the results, as certified by the Clerk of the Courts to the Secretary of State. The return...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Fishers Town Council member will seek to become judge of newly created Fishers Town Court"

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 5, where:Chief Judge John Baker talks about "A New Way Forward," the Indiana Judicial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Porter County gets new public defender"

Updating a Nov. 7th entry headed "Judges will decide Porter County's new public defender", James D. Wolf Jr. reports today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Forfeiture law invites abuse of the system"

Updating this ILB entry from Sunday, Nov. 7th, Reason.com has a story dated Nov. 8 by Radley Balko, headed "More...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Monday, November 08, 2010

Ind. Courts - Nominations for Tax Court sent to the Governor

On November 5th, Chief Justice Shepard forwarded to Governor Daniels a five-page letter containing:... the names of the three strongest...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 08, 2010

Sunday, November 07, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Forfeiture law invites abuse of the system"

An outstanding, must-read investigative piece on asset forfeitures begins on the front-page of today's Indianapolis Star, reported by the team...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 07, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Judges will decide Porter County's new public defender"

James D. Wolf Jr. reports in the Gary Post Tribune:At their monthly meeting on Monday, Porter County's six judges will...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 07, 2010

Saturday, November 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Hearing set in case against Wayne County prosecutor"

Bill Engle has this report for the Richmond Palladium-Item, that begins:A motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit against Wayne County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Evansville Attorney Charged With Felony Theft"

I looked back and found three earlier ILB entries on Douglas W. Patterson, from June 13, 2008 and June 14,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - Updating: "Life, Death and Insurance: Indiana's $15 Million Mystery "

Updating this list of earlier ILB entries, Kathleen McLaughlin of the IBJ has a long story today headed "Drama builds...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 06, 2010

Friday, November 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Supreme Court digs into Elkhart murder case"

Oral argument was heard before the Supreme Court yesterday in Kevin Taylor v. State of Indiana. From a story by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - "High court hears backfired appeal arguments "

The Supreme Court heard oral argument yesterday in the case of Jeffrey Akard v. State of Indiana. From an earlier...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Another "traffic court judges behaving badly" story

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 4th, Deanna Dewberry of WISHTV 8 last evening "sat down with the chief judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 05, 2010

Thursday, November 04, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Another "traffic court judges behaving badly" story

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 29th, Deanna Dewberry of WISHTV 8 had a story Wednesday evening headed "Mayor backs...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 04, 2010

Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Delaware County Prosecutor Could Face Sanctions From Supreme Court"

A 6News report last evening by Derrik Thomas confusingly muddled together, IMHO, two different aspects of the Mark McKinney story....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Davis earns victory over 3-term judge: Scheibenberger’s tenure ends"

Updating this Oct. 29th ILB entry headed "Heated election battle for Allen County Superior Court Judge continues," Rebecca S. Green...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Ind. Courts - Hamilton Superior Court Judge William Hughes arrested on DUI charge

There are a number of reports from last evening and this morning that Judge Hughes was arrested in North Carolina...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Monday, November 01, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Judge David recommends reprimand, not suspension, for McKinney"

This ILB entry from Oct. 2, 2010 quoted Douglas Walker's comprehensive story in the Muncie Star-Press - here are some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 01, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Carroll County clerk refuses to quit"

Updating this ILB entry from August 20, 2010, Justin L. Mack of the Lafayette Journal Courier reports today in a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 01, 2010

Friday, October 29, 2010

Ind. Courts - Remember "Is a county prosecutor a member of the executive or judicial branch?"

Remember this ILB entry from August 23, 2010 where Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney's attorney, Kevin McGoff, was quoted as...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 29, 2010

Ind. Courts - Heated election battle for Allen County Superior Court Judge continues

Although this Oct. 26, 2010 story by Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette describes a civil debate:FORT...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 29, 2010

Ind. Courts - Another "traffic court judges behaving badly" story

WISH TV 8 had a lengthy story last evening by Deanna Dewberry, headed "Judge put on spot for parking hypocrisy,"...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 29, 2010

Ind. Courts - "An auditor hired by the state Department of Toxicology is reviewing all of the department's drug test results from 2007-09 -- including those used for criminal convictions -- because of concerns about accuracy"

So begins the Indianapolis Star story today reported by Mark Alesia and Tim Evans. This comes after numerous earlier stories...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 29, 2010

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Ind. Courts - Plaintiff "claims the fees or 'donations' paid by defendants amount to extortion"

Vince Luecke, editor, Perry County News, has a long story today; here are a few quotes:PERRY COUNTY – A Perry...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 28, 2010

Ind. Courts - Howard Superior Court 2 Judge Stephen Jessup retiring

Scott Smith reports today in the Kokomo Tribune - some quotes:Judge Stephen Jessup, well known for his informal court and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 28, 2010

Ind. Courts - Don't forget to fill out and send in your ballot for the 2nd District seat on the JNC/JDC

Ballots are due by 4:00 p.m. on November 10, 2010. The Clerk of the Supreme Court will count the ballots...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 28, 2010

Ind. Court - Judge Robb selected as next chief judge

Here is the release:The Court of Appeals of Indiana has selected Margret G. Robb to succeed John G. Baker as...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 28, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Vanderburgh County Drug Court becomes model to follow"

Adding to these two recent entries about Vanderburgh County's treatment courts, overseen by Superior Court Judge Wayne Trockman, from Oct....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 28, 2010

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Ind. Courts - 2nd Round of Tax Court interviews this morning [Updated]

As noted here yesterday, the final-round of Judicial Nominating Commission interviews is taking place this morning. Commission deliberations begin at...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on Bauer v. Shepard

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 21st, here is the latest on the status if the petition for a writ...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Ind. Courts - 2nd Round of Tax Court interviews tomorrow

The times for tomorrow's interviews have just be released, Time of Interview Applicant Hometown 9:00 a.m. – 9:25 a.m....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Monday, October 25, 2010

Ind. Courts - Video interviews with 7th Circuit Judges

Appellate Daily ("News and Commentary on the Federal Appellate Courts"), had a post Oct. 19th pointing to a series of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 25, 2010

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Warrick Co. police arrest attorney for domestic battery"

So reports Adam Thiele at WFIE.com, in a story that begins:TELL CITY, IN (WFIE) - A Perry County attorney is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 24, 2010

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Victims who file protective orders will receive text message alerts when those orders are served and when they expire"

Eric Bradner of the Evansville Courier & Press has a story here this morning. And here are some details from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 23, 2010

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Knightstown couple who lost home allege document 'robo-signers' aided lenders"

Jeff Swiatek of the Indianapolis Star reports today:An Indianapolis law firm has filed one of the first suits in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on Bauer v. Shepard

Updating this entry from earlier today, here is the complete list of defendants in the case:Randall T. Shepard, Stephen L....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - Challenge to canons of Indiana Code of Judicial Conduct that restrict speech and/or activities of state judges and judicial candidates is named "petition of the day" by SCOTUSBlog

SCOTUSBlog explains here that it tries to identify petitions that raise questions that have a reasonable chance of being granted....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - "The practice of ambulance chasing should not have to be codified to be recognized as unsavory, but perhaps this week's action by the Indiana Supreme Court will help shame attorneys into compliance"

From an editorial today in the Richmond Palladium-Item. For more, see this ILB entry from Oct. 18th....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 21, 2010

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Is Dan Coats really a lawyer?"

Jim Shella really should read the ILB. For instance, after Shella wrote a story Oct. 15 about the contentions that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Ind Courts - New justice on the bench this morning: How'd he do?

Observations from an astute observer -- Indiana University-Indianapolis Law School Professor Joel Schumm:Today marked the first day of oral arguments...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Ind Courts - New justice on the bench this morning

Oral argument has just started before the Supreme Court this morning in the first of three cases. The cases are...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - "5 appellate judges' fates rest with voters"

Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier reports today on the upcoming retention election for five Court of Appeals judges....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court appoints J. Jeffrey Edens as pro tempore for Booone Circuit Court

Here is the Court's Order, dated Oct. 14, 2010, but recently posted online. The Order remains effective until the Governor...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Choosing the best candidate for Allen Superior Court judge is arguably the hardest decision voters face in this election"

The race for Allen Superior Court judge this year is probably the most hard-fought in the state, as this long...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Justice David sworn in this morning

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, here is some of the coverage:"Indiana's newest justice balances wit and wisdom" is the headline to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Monday, October 18, 2010

Ind. Courts - The Lake County Prosecutors race

From a story by Bill Dolan of the NWI Times:CROWN POINT | The Republican candidate for Lake County prosecutor said...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 18, 2010

Ind. Courts - Interview with Judge Wayne Trockman re drug courts

From the Evansville Courier & Press:This week on Newsmakers, a weekly public affairs television program co-produced by WNIN-PBS9 and the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 18, 2010

Ind. Courts - Justice David sworn in this morning

More later, the event is still underway, but most notable in Gov. Mitch Daniels remarks was his extensive praise of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 18, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Hoosier lawyers get waiting period before contacting victims"

Say you are in a fender bender. You can count on receiving stacks of mail from attorneys and chiropractors wanting...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 18, 2010

Ind. Courts - Things not to forget

Don't forget to return your ballot for the 2nd District attorney seat on the Judicial Nominating / Judicial Qualifications Commission....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 18, 2010

Ind. Courts - Judge David to become Justice Davd today

There is to be a swearing-in ceremony, but I'm not finding a release on it yet ... [Here it is,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 18, 2010

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County prosecutor race featured today

Updating this ILB entry from 2004. Oct. 15, 2004 to be exact, which referenced the Indianapolis Star:"Experience matters, but what...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 17, 2010

Friday, October 15, 2010

Ind. Law - Even more on: Blood draw law might benefit from another look by the legislature

Updating this Oct. 13th ILB entry, INDY 6 NEWS reports this afternoon:Once declared inadmissible, the blood-alcohol results of Indianapolis police...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 15, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Is Dan Coats really a lawyer?"

Re this story by WISH TV's Jim Shella, the ILB took at look at some names via the Indiana Roll...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 15, 2010

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Responses by candidates to the question: "Why Second District attorneys should vote for you for the Judicial Nominating/Qualifications Commissions"

I received my ballot in today's mail. I've made a copy and am posting here the 4-page "Biographies of Nominees"...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - Talk about a heated prosecutor race!

"Prosecutor candidates throw barbs" is the headline to this long story by Alicia Gallegos in the South Bend Tribune, about...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Responses by candidates to the question: "Why Second District attorneys should vote for you for the Judicial Nominating/Qualifications Commissions"

Okay, I did not receive my ballot yesterday in the mail, but hope to see it today. I've added a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 14, 2010

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Avon teen, 16, critical after 3-story fall from Hendricks Co. courthouse"

Josh Duke's report in the Indianapolis Star begins:DANVILLE — An Avon 16-year-old is in critical condition this morning after jumping...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Ind. Courts - Results of ISBA poll re appellate judges up for retention

The ISBA has this afternoon announced the results of its electronic poll of members re the appellate judges up...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Ind. Courts - Current 2nd District attorney on JNC writes letter to Indy Star

Outgoing 2nd District attorney member of the Judicial Nominating Commission, John C. Trimble of Lewis Wagner LLP, Indianapolis, had this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Ind. Courts - Responses by candidates to the question: "Why Second District attorneys should vote for you for the Judicial Nominating/Qualifications Commissions"

The ILB several weeks ago extended the opportunity to all five candidates for the upcoming 2nd District vacancy on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Monday, October 11, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Five appellate judges up for election, no campaigning"

The Terre Haute Tribune-Star ran this story by Maureen Haydeen (CNHI) yesterday, and the Gary Post-Tribune has the same...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 11, 2010

Friday, October 08, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Hogsett marks first day on the job"

See WISH TV 8 report here....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 08, 2010

Thursday, October 07, 2010

Ind. Courts - Mongomery County renames building after its Circuit Court Judge

The Paper 24-7 ("of Montgomery County online") has a report today by Frank Phillips that begins:Circuit Court Judge Thomas Milligan...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 07, 2010

Ind. Courts - SD Ind. has opening for another magistrate judge

Applications are due Nov. 3, 2010. Application....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 07, 2010

Ind. Decisions - Still more on: "Indiana couple fights to keep child raised since birth"

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 29 and this one from Sept. 24, the Toledo Blade is reporting this afternoon:COLUMBUS...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 07, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Warrick County will elect its first female prosecutor in November"

Garret Mathews of the Evansville Courier & Press has this report today on the contest between Dawnya Taylor and JoAnn...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 07, 2010

Ind. Courts - Yet more on "Magistrates failing to keep up with case loads"

Updating this list of earlier ILB entries, Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times reports today in a story that begins:VALPARAISO...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 07, 2010

Wednesday, October 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - Justice Boehm: Sr. Justice Boehm: Sr. Judge Boehm?

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Oct. 5, which noted four Supreme Court opinions signed Oct. 5, 2010 by Justice...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Kagan to Oversee Emergency Appeals for 6th and 7th Circuits"

So reports Tony Mauro today in this article from The National Law Journal. - "the same circuits her predecessor John...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on the upcoming JNC/JDC election [Updated]

As the ILB reported in this August 3, 2010 entry:Ballots and biographies of each candidate will be mailed to all...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 06, 2010

Tuesday, October 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Role of the Judicial Nominating Commission in Judicial Selection"

Last month (Sept. 3) Adrienne Meiring of the Indiana Judicial Nominating/Disciplinary Commission published this column in Indiana Court Times. Here...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 05, 2010

Monday, October 04, 2010

Ind. Courts - ISBA judicial retention poll ballots due

ISBA Members: Your electronic ISBA judicial retention poll ballots were originally due today, Oct. 4. The deadline has been extended...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 04, 2010

Saturday, October 02, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Judge David recommends reprimand, not suspension, for McKinney"

Okay, the ILB no longer blogs on the weekends, but there are just too many important stories today - the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 02, 2010

Ind. Courts - South Bend Tribune review finds errors in Indiana court statistics

Amazing, and lengthy, story today from Alicia Gallegos of the SB Tribune. Some quotes - the story should be read...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 02, 2010

Courts - "GMAC Mortgage Stops Foreclosures in 23 States"

This includes Indiana. What does this mean for the future? What does it mean for finalized foreclosures? The ILB hopes...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 02, 2010

Friday, October 01, 2010

Ind. Courts - "What do they wear under those robes?" [Updated]

A story today in the Indianapolis Star headed "Retiring Justice Boehm honored at reception" included a photo with this caption:Justice...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 01, 2010

Ind. Courts - List of those successful on the July 2010 Indiana Bar Examination

Here is the list of those applicants who were successful on the July 2010 Indiana Bar Examination....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 01, 2010

Ind. Courts - Warning: You may not receive a ballot for the upcoming JNC election

This will be the most contested race ever for an attorney seat on the Judicial Nominating Commission. Per the Clerk...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 01, 2010

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Ind. Courts - Tax Court Semi-Finalists

Here are the seven semi-finalists for the Indiana Tax Court, selected by the Judicial Nominating Commission on Sept. 27, 2010...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 30, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Retirement Ceremony to Honor Indiana Supreme Court Justice Theodore R. Boehm"

You can watch it live starting at 10:00 a.m. See the full press release here. The links for the live...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 30, 2010

Ind. Courts - U.S. Senate confirms six U.S. attorneys, including Joseph Hogsett

Andrew Ramonas of Main Justice is reporting:The Senate confirmed six U.S. Attorneys by voice vote late Wednesday night. They are:...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 30, 2010

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Nominations open for "Excellence in Public Information and Education" awards

This ILB entry from July 21, 2010 set out the announcement of the Indiana Judges Association (IJA) requesting nominations for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Longtime Porter County chief public defender James Tsoutsouris dies"

Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times reports this afternoon:VALPARAISO | James Tsoutsouris, who has served as Porter County's chief public...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Ind. Decisions - More on: "Indiana couple fights to keep child raised since birth"

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 24th, Lesley Stedman Weidenbener and Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal report...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Ind. Courts - The attorney members of the Judicial Nominating Commission - Part I

This entry is intended to compile everything I could locate on the subject of the attorney members of the Judicial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Ind. Courts - Dates to keep in mind

Thurs., Sept. 29, 2010 - Retirement Ceremony to Honor Indiana Supreme Court Justice Theodore R. Boehm Oct. 4, 2010 -...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Prosecutor's book deal spurs effort to oust him from David Camm's third trial"

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 21st, Ben Zion Hershberg reported in the Sept. 26 Louisville Courier Journal - some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Monday, September 27, 2010

Ind. Courts - Judicial Nominating Commission selects names for second round of interviews

The following have been selected as semi-finalists to fill the vacancy in the Indiana Tax Court after Judge Fisher retires...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 27, 2010

Ind. Courts - Interviews today of 14 applicants to fill upcoming Tax Court Judge Vacancy

Interviews begin this morning at 9:00 a.m. and continue through the day. One applicant, Richard Hoffman, who was scheduled...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 27, 2010

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Ind. Courts - Last of 5 panels of applicants for the Tax Court vacancy to be interviewed Monday, September 27th, 2010

Baldwin, Michelle Interview #13 -- Set for 2:45 pm, Sept, 27, 2010 Attorney, Baldwin Legal Services, LLC Fisher, Hamilton...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 25, 2010

Ind. Courts - 4th of 5 panels of applicants for the Tax Court vacancy to be interviewed Monday, September 27th, 2010

Carwile, Dan Interview #10 -- Set for 1:30 pm, Sept, 27, 2010 Sr. Vice President, Old National Wealth Management...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 25, 2010

Friday, September 24, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Judge selection process could use public input"

That is the headline to this letter to the editor today in the Indianapolis Star, written by Jonathan Watson and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 24, 2010

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court posts rule amendments

The Supreme Court has posted a number of rule amendments, adopted Sept. 21, 2010, and effective January 1, 2011. Access...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 24, 2010

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - 3rd of 5 panels of applicants for the Tax Court vacancy to be interviewed Monday, September 27th, 2010

Pearman, Joseph Interview #7 -- Set for 11:30 am, Sept, 27, 2010 Attorney, Pearman Law Office Indianapolis, Marion County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - 2nd of 5 panels of applicants for the Tax Court vacancy to be interviewed Monday, September 27th, 2010

[Unfortunately, so far the ILB is not locating manyphotos or biographical links for the Tax Court applicants.] Swain, Andrew Interview...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - 1st of 5 panels of applicants for the Tax Court vacancy to be interviewed Monday, September 27th, 2010

[Unfortunately, so far the ILB is not locating manyphotos or biographical links for the Tax Court applicants.] Wentworth, Martha Interview...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 23, 2010

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - Tax Court applicants

The ILB will be doing brief workups on each candidate, similar to that done for the Supreme Court applicants. If...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Here are the Tax Court applicants

The individual applications submitted for the tax court may now be accessed online....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - Here are the Tax Court applicants

Here are the applicants, listed in the order of their appearance on the interview list. Interviews will be Monday, Sept....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - " Camm judge delays decision on prosecutor: Defense wants to see copy of Henderson’s book manuscript"

Updating a lengthy list of earlier ILB entries, Matt Thacker has this story today in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune:FLOYD...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Monday, September 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - Coverage of Daniels' Supreme Court appointment

Governor Daniels' selection Friday of Judge Steven David for the Indiana Supreme Court (see the ILB's Friday coverage here, here,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - FWJG editorial looks at judicial campaigns

Updating the Sept. 13th ILB entry headed "Campaigning for Allen County bench has rules, spending cap", which quoted from a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Deed covenants argued in Covered Bridge annexation case"

Ben Zion Hershberg reported Sept. 17th in the Louisville Courier Journal in a story that begins: Lawyers for the town...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 20, 2010

Friday, September 17, 2010

Ind. Courts - Two cases of major interest on CA 7 oral argument Monday

Two cases of major interest on CA 7 oral argument Monday:9:30 a.m. - USA v. Cinergy Corp. (09-3351, 09-3344 &...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 17, 2010

Ind. Courts - Even more on: Nominations open for the 2nd District attorney member of the Judicial Nominating Commission

Updating this most recent (Sept. 10th) ILB entry, this item from the Sept. 20th issue of Indiana Legislative Insight...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 17, 2010

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Hogsett's hearing set

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 8, the Senate Judiciary Committee this morning has approved Joseph H. Hogsett's nomination to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 16, 2010

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Ind. Courts - Justice Boehm retirement ceremony

The retirement ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, in the Supreme Court Courtroom, from 10:00- 11:00 a.m. EST....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - New child support calculator available

From the Court website:Downloadable Calculator for Windows The Indiana Supreme Court has approved changes to the Child Support Guidelines effective...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Supreme Court Hears Golf Course Suit at IU Law School"

Updating yesterday's ILB entry on the oral argument before the Supreme Court in the case of Cassie Pfenning v. Joseph...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Monday, September 13, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Supreme Court Hears Golf Course Suit at IU Law School"

As noted in this ILB entry from early this morning, oral argument was held before the Supreme Court at noon...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 13, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Campaigning for Allen County bench has rules, spending cap"

Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had a lengthy story Sunday on Allen County judicial races. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 13, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Woman tried to sabotage her boyfriend's armed robbery trial by pretending that she worked at the Tippecanoe County prosecutor's office"

That is the lede to this Sept. 11th story by Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier. Some quotes:Sharnetta M....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 13, 2010

Friday, September 10, 2010

Ind. courts - More on: Disciplinary charges filed against Judge William E. Young

Updating this ILB entry from July 16, 2010, the Supreme Court has now appointed masters:9/08/10: PURSUANT TO INDIANA ADMISSION...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 10, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Nominations open for the 2nd District attorney member of the Judicial Nominating Commission

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, here is the list of applicants. It is not quite final yet, check back...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 10, 2010

Thursday, September 09, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on Perry County Prosecutor accused of misconduct

Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 5, 2010, Editor Vince Luecke of the Perry County News reports today in a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 09, 2010

Ind. Courts - Monroe County Chief public defender’s salary cut 10% despite high caseload

Laura Lane of the Bloomington Herald-Times has the story today ($$$). A few quotes:Chief Public Defender Michael Hunt on Wednesday...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 09, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Nominations open for the 2nd District attorney member of the Judicial Nominating Commission

Updating this ILB entry from August 3, 2010, nominations for the attorney member who will represent the 2nd District on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 09, 2010

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Ind. Courts - Hogsett's hearing set

Here is the agenda for the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee meeting on Sept. 16, 2010. From Item I. Nominations:Kathleen M....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Monday, September 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - "State orders disbarred attorney to pay its costs"

Updating this list of earlier ILB entries, Jeff Parrott of the South Bend Tribune reported Sept. 5th - here are...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 06, 2010

Friday, September 03, 2010

Ind. Courts - The "capitalization argument" and the "Bid to pull judge from ballot "

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday and this long list of earlier ILB entries on Allen County Judge Scheibenberger and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 03, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Indianapolis Archdiocese ends priest abuse lawsuit with first cash settlement"

Updating this ILB entry from May 12, 2010, Robert King of the Indianapolis Star has another story today, reporting on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 03, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Roanoke attorney charged with fund thefts"

Rebecca S. Green reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in a long story that begins:A prominent local attorney...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 03, 2010

Thursday, September 02, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Bid to pull judge from ballot advances" [Updated]

Updating this ILB entry from August 11, 2010, Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports late this afternoon:The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 02, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Court charges for miscellaneous services and the race for the Judicial Nominating Commission

In this April 29, 2010 entry the ILB noted and commented upon the "Order governing fees charged by clerk of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 02, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "John Walker Lindh seeks Indiana prison prayer ruling "

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, the ILB has now obtained copies of John Walker Lindh's motion for summary judgment and the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 02, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Defense lawyers in East Chicago sidewalk scandal must repay city $453K"

Bill Dolan reports today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:CROWN POINT | A judge is ordering lawyers...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 02, 2010

Ind. Courts - Ass't. U.S. Attorney charges Huang "used a 'patient and calculated' plan to 'drain' [Dow Agrosciences] of technology that took 20 years to develop"

An AP story reported yesterday by Charles Wilson began:INDIANAPOLIS — A former Indiana scientist accused of illegally sending trade secrets...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 02, 2010

Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Ind. Courts - "John Walker Lindh seeks Indiana prison prayer ruling "

Charles Wilson of the AP has a long story this afternoon that begins: INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- American-born Taliban fighter John...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Ind. Courts - Marion attorney accused of smuggling drugs into a federal prison [Updated]

So reports WSIL TV 3, Marion. Some quotes:Robert Drew is now in custody at an Indiana jail. Drew, 68, of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Jill Behrman’s bicycle, other evidence to be available to new murder defense team"

Keith Rhoades reported yesterday in the Bloomington Herald-Times ($$$) on the post-conviction relief motion of John Myers II - here...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Ind. Gov't. - Requests from courts are "just one more area that is going to be hard to address during this upcoming long and difficult budget time"

Kathy Kreag Richardson, State Representative District 29, has a column dated August 28th in The Times ("serving Noblesville and Hamilton...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Tippecanoe County judges pull plug on cell phone use

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Sohia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier has a follow-up story today headed "Some grumble at...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Monday, August 30, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Finally a U.S. attorney nomination for the SD Ind?

Here is the 64-page questionnaire Mr. Hogsett has submitted to U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Legal career information begins...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 30, 2010

Ind. Courts - Tippecanoe County judges pull plug on cell phone use

Sophia Voravong reported in the August 29th Lafayette Journal Courier:The good news, for people who fear not being able to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 30, 2010

Friday, August 27, 2010

Ind. Courts - Mark Dinsmore named U.S. Magistrate

Mark J. Dinsmore has been selected United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Indiana at Indianapolis, filling the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 27, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Probe against Judge Scheibenberger dropped "

Kevin Leininger of the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel reports this afternoon:Members of the Allen County Election Board have decided not to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 27, 2010

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Judge Peter J. Nemeth made it clear this week he intends to pursue the construction of an additional courtroom at the Juvenile Justice Center, despite a recent state Supreme Court decision stating such a space is not 'reasonably necessary"

Erin Blasko reports in the South Bend Tribune in a story that begins:SOUTH BEND — St. Joseph County Probate Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 26, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Indiana Supreme Court Approves Enhanced Education Requirement for Judicial Officers

Supplementing this ILB entry from August 25th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today on the new education...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 26, 2010

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Is a county prosecutor a member of the executive or judicial branch?

Re my question Monday, "Is a county prosecutor a member of the executive or judicial branch?" several readers have sent...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Judge in Simon estate case gives widow access to 1 of 50 CEO e-mails"

The Indianapolis Star's Jeff Swiatek's report begins:A Hamilton County judge ruled that the chairman and chief executive of Simon Property...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Ind. Courts - Indiana Supreme Court Approves Enhanced Education Requirement for Judicial Officers

Here is the press release. The new requirements go into effect January 1, 2011. Here is the order amending the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Caseloads mount like Hoosiers' unpaid debt: Consumer advocates contend system favors collectors filing suits"

Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has an important, front-page story today. Some quotes:Debt collectors have dumped a mountain of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Ind. Decisions - Still more on: "Judge rules state workers owed $42 million" [Updated]

Updating this ILB entry from July 28, 2009, which includes the 27-page trial court opinion in the case of Paula...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Monday, August 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - Is a county prosecutor a member of the executive or judicial branch?

Earlier today, in this entry about Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney, his attorney, Kevin McGoff, was quoted as arguing:"Sanctioning McKinney...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - "An attorney for the Indiana Supreme Court's disciplinary commission on Friday formally recommended that Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney's law license be suspended for six months."

Updating a long list of earlier ILB entries on Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney, this entry's heading was the lede...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - Delaware Circuit Court 2 Judge Richard Dailey and his wife, Nancy sue Prosecutor McKinney and former Chief Deputy Prosecutor Ron Henderson

From the August 20, 2010 Muncie Star-Press, Keith Roysdon's long story begins:A Delaware County judge has filed a lawsuit alleging...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Nominations open for "Excellence in Public Information and Education" awards

Updating this ILB entry from July 21, 2010, entries are due Tuesday, August 24th....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 23, 2010

Friday, August 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Carroll County clerk refuses to quit"

Sophia Voravong reports today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:DELPHI -- Carroll County Clerk Nancy Mattox is being asked to resign...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 20, 2010

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Bail change helps Tippecanoe County recoup costs"

Sophia Voravong reports today in a sidebar to the pauper attorney story in the Lafayette Journal Courier:Changes to how bail...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 19, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Pauper attorney costs scrutinized" in Tippecanoe County

Sophia Voravang reports today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:Defendants in criminal cases in Tippecanoe County would have to provide better...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 19, 2010

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Ind. Courts - "7th Circuit Nominee's Net Worth: Nearly $20M"

From an entry newly posted by David Ingram on The Blog of Legal Times - some quotes:Victoria Nourse, a nominee...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Ind. Courts - Applications available for Tax Court judge

Updating this ILB entry from August 14th on Judge Fisher's retirement, applications are now available for the position. Here is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Ind. Law - More on: Two TV news stories on IMPD motorcycle tragedy blood draw issues

Updating this ILB entry from last evening, Vic Ryckaert and Jon Murray report today in the Indianapolis Star under the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Monday, August 16, 2010

Ind. Courts - "No agreement on counties from which to pick Camm jury"

Louisville WAVE 3 has posted a new story by Janelle MacDonald -- some quotes:Lawyers in David Camm's third murder trial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 16, 2010

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Judges use fund left by Spencer to improve courthouse"

Christina M. Wright reports today in the Anderson Herald Bulletin, in a story that begins:Madison County Judge Fredrick Spencer left...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 15, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: "Judge: Sweeping change in Indiana law makes traffic tickets more costly"

Updating this ILB entry from August 10th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorializes today:If you ever get a traffic ticket,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 15, 2010

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Ind. Law - "Maybe elected city leaders now realize they could have helped the situation months and months ago if they simply took a stand regarding Wilder instead of sitting on their hands."

Until now, the most recent ILB entry on Peggy Wilder was this one from June 17, 2010, quoting a report...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Radio Host Is Convicted for Comments on Judges"

Updating this ILB entry from August 10, 2010, and this one from August 11th quoting Judge Posner's compelling testimony in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - Updates on Supreme Court vacancy; new tax court vacancy

How close is Gov. Daniels to picking a new Supreme Court justice? Not close, according to this story published Aug....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: "Judge Rules Uniontown Porn Store Must Close"

Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 4, 2010, the Aug. 10th Crothersville Times reports under the heading: "Porn Store Closes...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 14, 2010

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Bid to pull judge from ballot advances"

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has had a number of articles/editorials/letters on this issue; the ILB picked up the first...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Judge: Sweeping change in Indiana law makes traffic tickets more costly"

Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times reports in a story dated August 11, 2010: VALPARAISO | Porter Superior Judge David...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Ind. Courts - "The dominoes have finished falling in Marion Superior Court after one judge's departure for the federal bench in Indianapolis"

So begins Indianapolis Star reporter Jon Murray's entry this evening on the Star blog, "Justice Watch." A sample: "Protective-order Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Ind. Courts - Even more on "7th Circuit Judges May Testify in Retrial Over Web Threats"

This ILB entry from March 11, 2010, quoted a NY Law Journal story that began:The second trial of blogger Harold...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Monday, August 09, 2010

Ind. Courts - Reports on Magnus-Stinson investiture ceremony

The Indy Star's weekly column, "Behind Closed Doors," had this item yesterday. Some quotes:As if to prove that the judges...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 09, 2010

Friday, August 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Camm’s third trial to be held in Warrick or Spencer counties"

Matt Thacker reports this afternoon in the New Albany News & Tribune, in a story that begins:Special Judge Jonathan Dartt...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Carroll County Judge Jeffrey Smith stepping down"

From the Lafayette Journal Courier:The first judge in Carroll County's Superior Court announced his retirement this week. Judge Jeffrey Smith...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 06, 2010

Thursday, August 05, 2010

Courts - Elena Kagan confirmed to the SCOTUS this afternoon

When it convenes in October, three of the nine members of the SCOTUS will be women. The SCOTUS has had...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 05, 2010

Ind. Court - A dozen Allen County residents challenge Allen Superior Court Judge Kenneth Scheibenberger’s re-election bid, citing judicial discipline he received in early 2009.

Rebecca S. Green has the story in today's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. It begins:A group of Allen County residents filed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - Follow-up on Attorney Annual Registration Statements

Apparently fax numbers were printed incorrectly on the attorney annual registration statements you should have received in the mail this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Prosecutor accused of misconduct" [Updated]

Editor Vince Luecke of the Perry County News reports today in a long, detailed story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS - Perry County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 05, 2010

Wednesday, August 04, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Pastor-lawyer facing theft trial: Accused of raids on trust funds for group homes"

Updating this ILB entry from April 21, 2010, re Ernest M. Beal Jr., the Supreme Court on Aug. 2, 2010...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 04, 2010

Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Courts - Commission on Race and Gender Fairness has hearing in Lafayette

Sophia Voravong reports in the Lafayette Journal Courier:When David E. Wilson of Lafayette was sentenced a year ago in Tippecanoe...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Ind. Courts - Nominations open for the 2nd District attorney member of the Judicial Nominating Commission [Updated]

Today I, along with all the other members of the Indiana bar in the 2nd Judicial District who are in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Deserved 'crowing' from IU-Indy Law School"

Posted today by IU's IndyLaw:The Next Justice Appointed to the Indiana Supreme Court will be an Alumnus of IU School...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Monday, August 02, 2010

Ind. Courts - Governor Daniels appoints Marion Superior Court judge

From a press release just issued:INDIANAPOLIS (August 2, 2010) – Governor Mitch Daniels today announced the appointment of Barbra L....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 02, 2010

Friday, July 30, 2010

Ind. Courts - Audience watching the first Supreme Court interview this mornng

Thanks to INCourt Twitter account...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 30, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Family fight seeps into Simon Property Group boardroom: Simon feud could play pivotal role in control of mall giant"

Updating earlier ILB entries on the Mel Simon estate dispute, Jeff Swiatek reports today in a very long Indianapolis Star...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 30, 2010

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Ind. Courts - Marshall County video arraignment gets high marks

Randy Nixon reports today in the Plymouth Pilot News:After just a little more than three months, the initial reviews are...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Ind. Courts - Judge Mangus-Stinson "said that after being sworn in, she was immediately given 373 cases"

"Mount Prospect native appointed federal judge in Indiana" is the headline to this story in the Mount Prospect Daily Herald....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Ind. Courts - La Porte County Judge Kathleen Lang talks criminal justice

Matt Field reports today in the Michigan City News Dispatch:La Porte County Superior Court 1 Judge Kathleen Lang stepped down...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Monday, July 26, 2010

Ind. Courts - Evansville church, diocese sued for alleged rape cover-up

The Washington Indiana Times-Herald has a very long story with that headline, dated July 24, 2010, and reported by Nate...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 26, 2010

Courts - "Piloting E-Discovery Rules in the 7th Circuit"

Jason Krause reports at Law.com today in an article that begins:Magistrate Judge Nan Nolan of the U.S. District Court for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 26, 2010

Friday, July 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on: "IHSAA faces Title IX lawsuit over scheduling: Former coach claims inequity in nights girls and boys basketball games are played"

Updating this ILB entry from 7/21/2009, Nat Newell reports today in the Indianapolis Star, in a story that begins:Tammy Hurley...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Indiana jury instructions recast in plain English"

To the ILB, this is a good story and a bad story. Here is yesterday's press release from the Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 23, 2010

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Nominations open for "Excellence in Public Information and Education" awards

Re this ILB entry yesterday, where I wrote:I wrote to Kathryn Dolan, Indiana Supreme Court, Public Information Officer, as soon...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 22, 2010

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Ind. accused of cutting aid to food stamp users" [Now with copy of complaint]

"Indiana changes food stamp policy that drew fire" is the headline to a story posted late this afternoon by Charles...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Courts - "Pick for Calif. Chief Justice Could Create Court's First Female Majority "

The Recorder is reporting today that:Calif. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed Third District Court of Appeal Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye to be...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana contends IBM welfare work was flawed from the start"

Ken Kusmer of the AP reports this afternoon in a story on the on-going lawsuit in Marion County Superior Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - Nominations open for "Excellence in Public Information and Education" awards

This information appears today on the Indiana Courts homepage: Indiana Judges Association Commendation for Excellencein Public Information and Education...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Magistrates failing to keep up with case loads"

Updating his earlier stories, Bob Kasarda reports today in the NWI Times:VALPARAISO | The county's judges agreed Tuesday evening to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - David Schanker, former Deputy Clerk of the Ind. Courts, dies in Wisconsin

Inside Track, a publication of the State Bar of Wisconsin, reports in a story dated July 21st:On July 5, clerk...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - Nine seeking to fill Judge Pratt's Marion Superior Court vacancy

Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has posted this entry on Justice Watch, including the names of the nine applicants:By...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Ind. accused of cutting aid to food stamp users" [Now with copy of complaint]

Charles Wilson of the AP has a very good story this afternoon on the State's food stamp program and the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Magistrates failing to keep up with case loads"

Updating this ILB entry from July 11th, Bob Kasarda reports today in the NWI Times that begins:VALPARAISO | Porter County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Monday, July 19, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Indiana Trial Court Administration Manual"

According to the notice:This 2010 manual—divided into 37 chapters of summary information on each topic—provides an introduction to issues that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 19, 2010

Friday, July 16, 2010

Ind. Courts - Mel Simon heirs' dispute gets more contentious

Updating earlier ILB entries in the Melvin Simon estate dispute, Jeff Swiatek has the report today in the Indianapolis Star...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 16, 2010

Ind. courts - Disciplinary chages filed against Judge William E. Young

Here is the press release. The detailed release includes links to the Disciplinary Commission's “Notice of the Institution of Formal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 16, 2010

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Attorney Donates $20,000 to Purchase Child Identification Kits "

From the NWI Times:HAMMOND | About 800,000 children are reported missing each year in America - an average of 2,185...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 15, 2010

Ind. Law - Interesting Kelo-type case in South Bend?

A long story today in the South Bend Tribune, reported by Jeff Parrott, and headed "Private or public use? Homeowners...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 15, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Finally a U.S. attorney nomination for the SD Ind?

Updating yesterday's brief entry, Jon Murray and Mary Beth Schneider have a report in today's Indianapolis Star headed "Nomination of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 15, 2010

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Evansville attorney, prosecutor candidate indicted on sex charges"

Updating this ILB entry from July 3rd, Jared Council of the Evansville Courier & Press is now reporting:William Wallace, the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - Finally a U.S. attorney nomination for the SD Ind? [Updated]

And certainly not a new name. Joe Hogsett, according to what Jon Murray of the Indy Star is reporting. Mary...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Man accused of commodity fraud against appeals judge: Allegedly told Judge Elaine Brown he could turn $10,000 into $1 million"

That is the headline to this story today by Lydia McCoy in the Evansville Courier & Press. More:DUBOIS COUNTY, Ind....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Monday, July 12, 2010

Ind. Courts - Perhaps we will get a better docket, and briefs (and other docs) readily accessible online?

The Supreme Court on July 9th posted a Public Notice of Contracting Opportunity (PNCO) for an Appellate Case Management System....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 12, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Judges agree that the attorney general’s office’s insistence on intervening in so many of these cases continues to cause headaches and confusion for all involved"

That is a quote from a long, must-read story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, reported by Rebecca S....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 12, 2010

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Magistrates failing to keep up with case loads"

How long should it take for a case to move through the courts? Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times reports...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 11, 2010

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Autistic Indiana man sues social services agency"

From the AP, this story by Charles Wilson of another suit by the Indiana ACLU against FSSA. Some quotes:Indiana's social...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 10, 2010

Friday, July 09, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Enhanced education requirements for judges"

On the Indiana Coyurts website:The Board of Directors of the Judicial Conference of Indiana voted unanimously in favor of enhanced...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 09, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: "Gag order possible in Carmel case: Judge could rule next month on whether to prohibit comment"

Updating this ILB entry from June 29th, the Indianapolis Star reports this morning in a brief story that begins:Carmel --...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 09, 2010

Wednesday, July 07, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Upgrades made to state's sex offender registry" [Updated]

Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier reported July 6, 2010:Mandy Bailey, a mother of two, can now be cautioned...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 07, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission's hearing into allegations of misconduct by Delaware County Prosecutor McKinney related to the city-county Drug Task Force are going on today in Lebanon

Updating yesterday's entry, linking to the coverage, by Douglas Walker and Keith Roysdon of the Muncie Star Press, of yesterday's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 07, 2010

Tuesday, July 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: "Lawsuit argues anyone who passes bar exam should be licensed; state says law school graduation is vital"

Building on the July 5th Indianapolis Star story (ILB entry here), Ashby Jones of the WSJ Law Blog writes this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission's hearing into allegations of misconduct by Delaware County Prosecutor McKinney related to the city-county Drug Task Force are going on today in Lebanon

Douglas Walker and Keith Roysdon, who write a weekly investigative column, The Walker/Roysdon Report, for The Muncie Star Press have...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 06, 2010

Monday, July 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Lawsuit argues anyone who passes bar exam should be licensed; state says law school graduation is vital"

Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today in a long story headed "Ex-con fights to become a lawyer." Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 05, 2010

Sunday, July 04, 2010

Ind. Courts - "State unemployment agency sued: Appeals process taking too long, ACLU suit alleges"

Niki Kelly reports in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:The Indiana Department of Workforce Development is taking too long to process...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 04, 2010

Saturday, July 03, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: "Evansville attorney, prosecutor candidate indicted on sex charges"

Updating this ILB entry from June 16, 2010, Lydia X. McCoy of the Evansville Courier & Press reports:William Wallace, the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 03, 2010

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Ind. Courts - Judicial mandate efforts in the news

Clark County - Updating this May 26, 2010 ILB entry headed "Clark judge asks state Supreme Court to order probation...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Gag order possible in Carmel case: Judge could rule next month on whether to prohibit comment"

Carrie Ritchie reported today in the Indianapolis Star:NOBLESVILLE, Ind. -- A judge could decide next month whether to issue a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - Checking out the juror pool via the internet

IU Law's Joel Schumm sends this story from the July 2010 issue of the ABA Journal about lawyers using the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Ind. Courts - U.S. Magistrate Judge vacancy created due to the elevation of Judge Jane E. Magnus-Stinson to the bench of the U. S. District Court

Actually, two openings:United States Magistrate Judge Judicial Law Clerk to Judge Jane Magnus-StinsonSee here for details....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Slaying trial set; accused man can't have public defender"

The ILB can't remember another recent story reporting that a court denied a public defender in a criminal case. (See...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Ind. Courts - Bar license of accused Rep. Delaney assailant suspended [Updated]

The ILB first heard about this last night, but didn't find the order on the court's website. Still no order,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Tippecanoe County may open 2nd public defender office"

Sophia Voravang reports today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:Tippecanoe County may need to create a separate office of part-time special...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 20, 2010

Friday, June 18, 2010

Ind. Courts - Answer to "Which Justice was it?"

Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, and this one from yesterday which asked whether you could identify the justice...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 18, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Ringtone fails to interrupt Supreme Court oral argument

The ILB will report the final vote tally and correct answer late this afternoon. If you think you know "Which...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 18, 2010

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Evansville attorney, prosecutor candidate indicted on sex charges"

So reports Lydia X. McCoy in the Evansville courier & Press. The story begins:William Wallace, a local attorney and the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Ind. Courts - "New Hoosier federal judge robed in history"

Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has a lengthy story in this morning's paper that begins:Judge Tanya Walton Pratt's historic...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Ind. Courts - Another judgeship opens up [Updated]

Jon Murray has a report this afternoon in his Indianapolis Star blog, "Justice Watch," on new federal Judge Tanya Walton...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Tanya Walton Pratt set for Senate vote

The Senate roll call is occurring right now. [12:13 PM] Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Tanya Walton Pratt has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Monday, June 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - Robocall suits in two courts

Tricia L. Nadolny reports today in the Indianapolis Star about a suit in federal court, in a story that begins:An...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - Tanya Walton Pratt set for Senate vote

Last Monday, June 7, 2010, Jane E. Magnus-Stinson was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be United States District Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 14, 2010

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Ind. Courts - Marion County Juvenile Court Judge Marilyn Moores, a Lt. Colonel, is off to Afghanistan for a year [Updated]

Not as a judge advocate, but as a horse expert, part of an agricultural support team. According to a long...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 13, 2010

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Ind. Courts - Class action filed re State's failure to timely process unemployment claims

The 12-page complaint, filed yesterday by the ACLU on behalf of John Gorman and those similarly situated, contends:51. As set...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 12, 2010

Ind. Courts - "State's toxicology department might be better off on its own than under the administration of IU's medical school"

Supplementing these ILB entries from May 13, May 14, and May 29, 2010, that is how this story by Will...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 12, 2010

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Ind. Courts - “This may well be the first time an Indiana judge presided over a hearing in an Indiana courtroom while being physically located in another state"

Pat Munsey reports today in the Kokomo Perspective:On Wednesday, June 2, there were 11 Drug Court program hearings scheduled to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 10, 2010

Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Ind. Courts - Delaware Prosecutor McKinney now object of two lawsuits

A story today by Douglas Walker of the Muncie Star-Press appears in that paper today under the headline "Inmates sue...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Ind. Courts - How free are we to write and talk about issues before the courts?

The teaser to an article in the 6/9/10 issue of an Indiana legal tabloid-sized newspaper reads:"Articles about pending cases raise...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Tuesday, June 08, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Who Should Pick Judges: People or Officials?"

Indiana Policy Review has just released this column by Andrea Neal. (The link may not work.) Some quotes:Despite efforts to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 08, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Camm lawyer asks for new judge" [Updated]

Updating this long list of earlier ILB entries re the David Camm murder trials, the most recent being May 6th,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 08, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Cell phone ban discussed for Tippecanoe county courthouse"

Sophia Vorvang reports in today's Lafayette Journal Courier:Tippecanoe County judges rarely hesitate to call out someone whose cell phone rings...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 08, 2010

Monday, June 07, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Magnus-Stinson set for Senate vote; no word on Tanya Walton Pratt [Updates]

Updating this ILB entry from June 4th, votes are being taken in order on:Audrey Goldstein Fleissig, of Missouri, to be...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 07, 2010

Sunday, June 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Two Elkhart County judges: No major drug testing issues"

Tim Vandenack reports in the Elkhart Truth in a long story that begins:Two Elkhart County judges report no major issues...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 06, 2010

Saturday, June 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Newton County prosecutor unlicensed

Updating this ILB entry from April 10, 2010, Sophia Voravong reports today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:Newton County Prosecutor J....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Harrison Sheriff Deatrick's court hearing canceled while judge appointment is decided"

Updating this ILB entry from May 25, 2010, Grace Schneider reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:Clark Superior Court Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 05, 2010

Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Local judge appointed in Marion County traffic case"

Updating this ILB entry from May 23rd, which reported that "Morgan County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Hanson has been selected...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Ind. Courts - Website created for appellate judges up for retention vote at November election

In this November's general election, no Supreme Court justices are up for "yes / no" retention (three of the five...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Ind. Courts - Applications available for Supreme Court vacancy; schedule set

Here is the information, just released:Applications for an upcoming vacancy on the state’s highest court are due June 30, 2010,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Ind. Courts - "How will yesterday's SCOTUS Miranda ruling affect Indiana?

Adam Liptak of the NY Times wrote yesterday under the headline "Mere Silence Doesn’t Invoke Miranda, Justices Rule," in a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Marion attorney arrested on forgery, theft charges"

From the Muncie Star-Press today, this story:A Marion attorney was arrested Tuesday on allegations he stole money from clients who...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Ind. Courts - Yet more on "Physician ordinance adopted by Allen County"

Updating this May 29th ILB entry re the suit filed where, to quote the FWJG:Dr. George Klopfer, operator of Fort...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Ind. Courts - Magnus-Stinson set for Senate vote; no word on Tanya Walton Pratt

As indicated in this May 13, 2010 Gary Post-Tribune story that the former U.S. Attorney and Lake County Prosecutor Jon...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Ind. Courts - Walkerton town judge bids farewell

Alicia Gallegos of the South Bend Tribune has a feature today on Judge Roger Huizenga. Some quotes:WALKERTON — Driving along...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 30, 2010

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Ind. Courts - Details on the list of Supreme Court potential applicants

Because of interest in the list of "potentials" for the vacancy posted by the ILB yesterday, the ILB has received...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 29, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Lake judge hyped for Ind. Supreme Court"; More

That is the headline to this story by Susan Brown in today's NWI Times. Some quotes:CROWN POINT | The word...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 29, 2010

Ind. Courts - Even more on "Backlog of cases extends toxicology test results: Toxicology tests often take weeks, months to complete"

Updating these May 13 and May 14, 2010 ILB entry, the Indianapolis Star has another story today, this one headed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 29, 2010

Friday, May 28, 2010

Ind. Law - More on "Physician ordinance adopted by Allen County"

This ILB entry from April 4, 2010, gives the history of this requirement. On May 26, 2010, Amanda Iacone had...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 28, 2010

Ind. Courts - First list of potentials for upcoming Supreme Court vacancy

The upcoming 5/31/10 issue of Indiana Legislative Insight ($$) contains a long article headed "Courting century's first new justice....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 28, 2010

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Two states — Idaho and Indiana — have no women on their highest courts"

The headline to this ILB entry from May 25, 2010 was correct. However, the body says:Idaho did end up with...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 27, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Criminal charges filed against Plymouth attorney

Updating this May 21, 2010 ILB entry that reported that Marshall Superior Court 1 Judge Robert Bowen had rejected a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 27, 2010

Ind. Courts - Incoming Disciplinary Commission Executive Secretary, Michael Witte, subject of complaint by Dearborn County commissioner

This press release was sent out today on behalf of Jeffrey Hughes, Dearborn County Commissioner:COUNTY COMMISSIONER REQUESTS DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION INVESTIGATION...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 27, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: "Clark County Legal Self-Help Center has a green light, even if full judicial support is yet to be determined"

Updating this ILB entry from May 23, 2010, Braden Lammers today in the New Albany News & Tribune, who wrote...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 27, 2010

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Clark judge asks state Supreme Court to order probation funding"

This Feb. 11, 2010 story by Ben Zion Hershberg in the Louisville Courier Journal was about another threat of judicial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Courts - More on "Several States Look to Boost Retirement Age for Judges"

Updating this April 14, 2010 ILB entry, which concluded:Indiana's retirement age for appellate judges, set by statute, is 75. For...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Ind. Courts - "State court retirement opens door for diversity: Boehm's departure gives governor chance to consider a woman"

From a lengthy story today by Jon Murray in the Indianapolis Star:The announced retirement of Indiana Supreme Court Justice Theodore...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Ind. Courts - Yet more on "Life, Death and Insurance: Indiana's $15 Million Mystery "

After three stories in the Wall Street Journal, April 12, April 14, and May 13, 2010, the Indianapolis Star has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Anderson attorney faces child porn charges"

Updating this ILB entry from March 11, 2010, concerning Anderson attorney and blogger Samuel C. Hasler (Sam Hasler's Indiana Divorce...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Indiana Supreme Court's Boehm to end 14-year tenure"

This long and comprehensive story by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener will appear in tomorow's Louisville Courier Journal. It begins:INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Ind. Courts - Statement from Governor Daniels about Indiana Supreme Court Justice Ted Boehm’s resignation announcement

The Governor's office has just released this statement:“Indiana’s Supreme Court is nationally renowned, and Justice Ted Boehm is a big...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Ind. Courts - "What one trial court judge would like you to know"

Here is an article by Boone County Circuit Court Judge Steven H. David that appeared in the May 2010...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Simon daughter seeks e-mails for estate case"

Updating earlier ILB entries in the Melvin Simon estate dispute, Jeff Swiatek reports today in the Indianapolis Star:Bren Simon's e-mails...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Harrison Sheriff Deatrick's court hearing canceled while judge appointment is decided"

Updating a list of ILB entries under the heading "Harrison sheriff indicted in lengthy sexual harassment probe", the most recent...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Two states — Idaho and Indiana — have no women on their highest courts"

That is the word via this May 14, 2009 story out of South Carolina. This ILB entry from Oct. 6,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Supreme Court Justice Boehm Steps Down From Bench"

From the Court's press release:Justice Theodore R. Boehm, Indiana’s 104th Supreme Court Justice will step down from the bench on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Monday, May 24, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Gov. Daniels rooting for card counter in lawsuit against casino"

Lesley Stedman Weidenbener reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:Gov. Mitch Daniels acknowledged in a commencement speech Saturday that he's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 24, 2010

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Clark County Legal Self-Help Center has a green light, even if full judicial support is yet to be determined"

So reports Braden Lammers today in the New Albany News & Tribune. Some quotes:Clark Circuit Court Judge Dan Moore has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Local judge appointed in Marion County traffic case"

Keith Rhoades reported May 22, 2010 in the Martinsville Reporter-Times:MARTINSVILLE Morgan County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Hanson has been selected...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Grand jury can be used to insulate prosecutor"

Updating this ILB entry from May 18, 2010, Heather Gillers and Tim Evans of the Indianapolis Star have a lengthy...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 23, 2010

Friday, May 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - Even more on: Criminal charges filed against Plymouth attorney

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 3, 2009, Virginia Ransbottom of the South Bend Tribune reports:PLYMOUTH — A plea bargain...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - ""Transfers Granted" e-mails from Supreme Court Administration Office to be discontinued"

The ILB has just received a lengthy email, from Kevin S. Smith, Supreme Court Administrator & Clerk of the Appellate...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 21, 2010

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - "How do cops handle mentally ill? Special training given to new Crisis Intervention Team"

Jeff Parrott of the South Bend Tribune has a report today on a three-day Crisis Intervention Team training seminar this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 20, 2010

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Girls convicted in 1997 Jeffersonville stabbing seek reduced sentence: Prosecutor wants judge Fleece removed after comments at hearing"

Updating this April 9, 2010 ILB entry, Matt Thacker of the Jeffersonville News & Tribune has a lengthy follow-up story...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: List posted of lawyers suspended for failing to pay registration fees or comply with CLE requirements

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the NWI Times today has a story by Susan Brown, headed "16 Lake County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Ind. Gov't. - "LaPorte turns to Supreme Court for tax help"

Stan Maddux of the South Bend Tribune reported May 18, 2010 in a story that gives an overview of several...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Grand jury can be used to insulate prosecutor"

Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, Prof. Joel Schumm of IU Law-Indy, writes:I watched the news conference online yesterday...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Ind. Courts - List posted of lawyers suspended for failing to pay registration fees or comply with CLE requirements

Here it is, the annual "In the Matter of Failure to Comply with CLE Requirements and/or Nonpayment of Attorney Registration...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Police probing Brizzi's role in golf cart crash"

Updating earlier ILB entries referencing Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi, Jon Murray and Mark Alesia of the Indianapolis Star have...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Grand jury can be used to insulate prosecutor"

That is the heading of this article today by John Tuohy of the Indianapolis Star. It begins:For delicate cases, grand...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Ind. Gov't. - "Daniels trapped by spinning agency fix as both flop, solution"

Eric Bradner has this thoughtful analysis piece today in the Evansville Courier & Press. It begins:INDIANAPOLIS — The dueling lawsuits...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 16, 2010

Friday, May 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Porter Co. courthouse left without phone service Friday "

Bob Kasarda reports this afternoon in the NWI Times: VALPARAISO | The failure of a month-old piece of equipment on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Grants for Court Reform Projects Are Available"

The Division of State Court Administration of posted an announcement of the grants availability -- the application deadline is June...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Backlog of cases extends toxicology test results: Toxicology tests often take weeks, months to complete"

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times reports today:Porter County Prosecutor Brian Gensel said he doesn't expect...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 14, 2010

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Ind. Courts - The IBM lawsuit, Administrative Rule 9, and a teaching moment

Earlier today the ILB posted this entry which included "links to both the FSSA lawsuit against IBM, and the IBM...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 13, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Backlog of cases extends toxicology test results: Toxicology tests often take weeks, months to complete"

That was the headline to this worth reading again story by Tom Moor of the South Bend Tribune on July...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 13, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Life, Death and Insurance: Indiana's $15 Million Mystery "

Following up on this April 14, 2010 ILB entry quoting a WSJ story reported by Leslie Scism and Mark Maremont,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 13, 2010

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Former U.S. Attorney Jon DeGuilio has been confirmed as a federal judge for northern Indiana"

From the AP, via WSBT 24/7 News:The U.S. Senate confirmed DeGuilio to the lifetime appointment on Tuesday. President Barack Obama...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Ind. Courts - "LaPorte County judge returns to bench"

WSBT TV, South Bend, has a brief story this morning:LAPORTE COUNTY — A suspended judge returned to the bench Tuesday....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Monday, May 10, 2010

Ind. Courts - "G. Michael Witte Named Disciplinary Commission Executive Secretary"

A Supreme Court press release announces:G. Michael Witte, former Dearborn County Judge, has been named the Indiana Disciplinary Commission Executive...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 10, 2010

Saturday, May 08, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Clarian Health sued over high charges: Patients claim bills for services insurance doesn't cover are unreasonable"

Daniel Lee reports this monring in the Indianapolis Star:Abby Allen was brought to Clarian North Medical Center in Carmel by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 08, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Harrison sheriff indicted in lengthy sexual harassment probe"

Updating this ILB entry from April 3, 2010, Grace Schneider of the Louisville Courier Journal has a long story today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 08, 2010

Thursday, May 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Prosecutors object to motion to move Camm trial"

Charles Gazaway reported yesterday at WAVE 3:LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - In 2009, the Indiana Supreme Court overturned David Camm's second...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Indiana Bar aids lawyers' victims: 3 Sniadecki clients seeking assist from statewide fund"

Jeff Parrott reports today in the South Bend Tribune:[Harold] Davis said he paid attorney Rod Sniadecki a $500 retainer to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 06, 2010

Wednesday, May 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Religion, prayer and government"

Updating this ILB entry from May 2nd, Ryan J. Foley of the AP has a long story today headed "Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - Jasper County Circuit Court Judge John Potter receives the 2010 Robert J. Kinsey award

Jasper County Circuit Court Judge John Potter was presented with the 2010 Robert J. Kinsey award for outstanding service and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - McKinney loses prosecutor primary in Delaware County

Keeith Roysdon reports in the Muncie Star Press:Delaware County will have a new prosecutor come next fall. Mark McKinney, a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 05, 2010

Tuesday, May 04, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "DWI repeat offender admits 2 charges in fatal crash"

Updating this April 5, 2010 ILB entry, Rebecca S. Green reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:On Monday, Allen...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 04, 2010

Friday, April 30, 2010

Ind. Courts - February 2010 bar exam results posted

Access them here....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 30, 2010

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Judge Shields Majestic Star Execs From City Lawsuit"

The WSJ's Bankruptcy Blog has this entry this afternoon by Peg Brickley -- some quotes:The heat is off Chief Executive...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 29, 2010

Ind. Courts - Court charges for miscellaneous services

The Supreme Court has posted an Order headed "In the Matter of Fees Charged by the Clerk of Courts for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 29, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Newest U.S. attorney set to 'do the right thing'"

Andy Grimm has this story in today's Gary Post Tribune:HAMMOND-- It's official: David Capp is U.S. attorney for the Northern...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 29, 2010

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Ind. Courts - Update on: Marion County Traffic Court in the news today

The Oct. 6, 2009 ILB entry began: "It is like siting a landfill or a nuclear plant." But today Francesca...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Friday, April 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - Chief Justice Shepard: Indiana court filings on the rise

So reports Maureen Hayden (the statehouse bureau chief for CNHI’s Indiana newspapers) in the April 22, 2010 New Albany News...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - Notice of Proposed Rule Amendments by the Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure

A number of rules changes are proposed in the trial, criminal, appellate and small claims rules. However, they mostly boil...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 23, 2010

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Senate confirms Capp as U.S. attorney"

Dan Hinkel of the NWI Times reports in a story that begins:U.S. senators have confirmed veteran federal prosecutor David Capp...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 22, 2010

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Pastor-lawyer facing theft trial: Accused of raids on trust funds for group homes"

Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:Accused of taking money from the trust fund accounts of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - Mortgage forclosures

Indiana Courts has created a "website is for borrowers, attorneys, housing counselors, and anyone else who would like to learn...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - Seeking comments on the Parenting Time Guidelines

From a news release:The Domestic Relations Committee of the Judicial Conference of Indiana is seeking comments from judicial officers, attorneys,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Court of Appeals decision appealed to SCOTUS

This ILB entry from March 5, 2010 called attention to the fact that the COA decision in the case of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Monday, April 19, 2010

Ind. Courts - Marion County Juvenile Court

The Indianapolis Star's lead story on the front page of yesterday's paper focused on the Marion County Juvenile Court. Unfortunately,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 19, 2010

Ind. Courts - "It's the public's business: Prosecutor must go now"

That is the headline to this editorial that appeared in the Sunday, April 18, 2010 Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:Carl Brizzi...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 19, 2010

Friday, April 16, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Supreme Court says no deal in place with McKinney"

From the teaser to The Walker/Roysdon Report, "exclusively in Friday's print edition of The Star Press":While Delaware County Prosecutor Mark...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 16, 2010

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Ind. Courts - Dana Kenworthy to serve as Grant County Superior Court 2 judge

From the Supreme Court press liaison:The Indiana Supreme Court has received a petition (case number 27S00-1004-MS-177) from Grant County Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 15, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Attorney quits practice, leaving clients in lurch"

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 16, 2009, Alicia Gallegos reported yesterday in the South Bend Tribune under the heading...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 15, 2010

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Life, Death and Insurance: Indiana's $15 Million Mystery "

Following up on Monday's entry quoting a WSJ story reported by Leslie Scism and Mark Maremont, the same team has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Ind. Courts - Ready Mixed Concrete Settlements in Price Fixing Litigation will Total $59 Million

From a press release: On March 31, 2010, United States District Judge Sarah Evans Barker granted final approval to the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Ind. Courts - Wayne County Prosecutor sued for defamation by coroner

Bill Engle reports today in the Richmond Palladium-Item:The pathologist who performed the autopsy on the body of Erin Stanley of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Monday, April 12, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Life, Death and Insurance: Indiana's $15 Million Mystery "

That is the headline to this long story today in the WS Journal, reported by Leslie Scism and Mark Maremont....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 12, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Changes coming for Tippecanoe County Drug Court"

Sophia Voravong reports today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:Nonviolent offenders charged in Tippecanoe County with narcotics-related offenses will no longer...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 12, 2010

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Gary City Court in session, barely: Deal keeps City Court open, but more cost-cutting, closure possible"

Jon Seidel has a long story in today's Gary Post Tribune that begins:GARY -- Judge Pro Tem J. Maurice Patton...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 11, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Supreme Court hears card counting case"

Updating this ILB entry from April 7th, the Louisville Courier Journal has an editorial today headed "Who's counting?" A quote:Mr....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 11, 2010

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Ind. Courts - Newton County prosecutor unlicensed

Updating this ILB entry from July 19, 2009, which quoted a story by the AP's Charles Wilson that began "Hundreds...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 10, 2010

Friday, April 09, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Lake County judge race pits Paras vs. Dominguez"

Updating this ILB entry from April 5, 2010, here is another story today from Andy Grimm of the Gary Post...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 09, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Girls convicted in 1997 Jeffersonville stabbing seek reduced sentence: Prosecutor wants judge Fleece removed after comments at hearing"

So reports Matt Thacker in this story in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune. Some quotes:Two teenage girls convicted in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 09, 2010

Thursday, April 08, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Noxious fumes shut Steuben’s courthouse"

Rebecca S. Green reports in a brief story in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:The Steuben County Courthouse has been closed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 08, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Witness separation at heart of appeal"

The Supreme Court held oral arguments yesterday in three cases. One of them was the card-counting case, discussed in detail...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 08, 2010

Wednesday, April 07, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Sent Truckin'! Court Shifts Celadon General Counsel's Career Into 'Neutral'"

Interesting in light of the ILB entries re the Indiana Supreme Court's order that the general counsel of Indiana-based Celadon...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 07, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Supreme Court hears card counting case" [Updated]

Dan Carden of the NWI Times has the first full story I've seen on this interesting appeal. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS |...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 07, 2010

Tuesday, April 06, 2010

Courts - Still more on: Anonymous commenter turns out to be judge's daughter

Updating this ILB entry from March 29, 2010, Patrick O'Donnell of The Plain Dealer reported April 5th: The Cuyahoga County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - Governor Picks New Lawrenceburg Judge

Eagle Country 99.3 FM reports:(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - You will see a new judge the next time you get busted for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Daniels appoints judge for Nappanee City Court "

From today's Elkhart Turth:NAPPANEE -- On Monday Gov. Mitch Daniels announced the appointment of Christopher G. Walter as judge of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - Yet more on "Allen County judges pulling weekend jail shifts"; another take [Updated]

Updating this ILB entry from April 2, 2010, an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette states: "Other Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 06, 2010

Monday, April 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - "DWI repeat offender admits 2 charges in fatal crash"

On Dec. 3, 2009, the ILB quoted from a Fort Wayne Journal Gazette story by Michael Zennie headed "Allen County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Lake County judge race pits Paras vs. Dominguez"

Oh my! Andy Grimm of the Gary Post Tribune today continues his reporting on the race for Lake County Circuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 05, 2010

Sunday, April 04, 2010

Ind. Courts - Difficulty in correcting error in court record

Lydia McCoy reports in the Evansville Courier & Press about Greg Raleigh, now 49, who entered into a plea agreement...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 04, 2010

Ind. Law - "Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi ordered lenient deal for business partner's client"

That is the headline to a lengthy special report by Cory Schouten of the Indianapolis Business Journal. Some quotes from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 04, 2010

Saturday, April 03, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Harrison sheriff indicted in lengthy sexual harassment probe"

Updating yesterday's story, Grace Schneider as another report today in the Louisville Courier Journal on the indictment, this one headed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 03, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Lawsuit alleges candidate for judge didn't sign paper"

Updating earlier ILB entries on this judicial race ("Judge hopes feds' probe of tax breaks will clear air" - 3/6/10...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 03, 2010

Friday, April 02, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Harrison sheriff indicted in lengthy sexual harassment probe"

Updating earlier ILB entries headed "Prosecutor named in Harrison County case" (11/24/09) and "Justice Dept. settles lawsuit against Harrison County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 02, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Allen County judges pulling weekend jail shifts"; another take

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, here is another take on the story, from Jeff Neumeyer of the Indiana News Center. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 02, 2010

Ind. Courts - "High court disbars South Bend attorney: Sniadecki found to have committed ethical, criminal acts"

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Jeff Parrott reports today in the South Bend Tribune:The Indiana Supreme Court announced Thursday that it...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 02, 2010

Thursday, April 01, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Disputed welfare practices don't hold up in court" [Updated]

Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has a long story today on recent state court challenges to welfare practices. His...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 01, 2010

Ind. Courts - "New law alters felons' 'credit' for time served"

Actually it is a 2008 law, but, according to a quote in Lydia X. McCoy's important story today in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 01, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Allen County judges pulling weekend jail shifts"

Rebecca S. Green reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Allen County’s criminal court judges now are working weekends. Weeks...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 01, 2010

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Ind. Courts - "No match on genetic test in case of Gary man who claims innocence"

A very long story today in the NWI Times, reported by Sarah Tompkins, looks at forensic evidence in a 1992...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Anderson attorney faces child porn charges"

Updating this ILB entry from March 11, 2010, Christina M/ Wright reports today in the Anderson Herald Bulletin:ANDERSON — The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 28, 2010

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Ind. Courts - Even more on: Wisconsin's diploma privilege under attack

The ILB has had several entries on Wisconsin's "diploma privilege" and a legal challenge to it. This entry from April...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 27, 2010

Friday, March 26, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Sent Truckin'! Court Shifts Celadon General Counsel's Career Into 'Neutral'"

Updating this ILB entry from March 24th, Sue Reisinger of Corporate Counsel reports about the Indiana Supreme Court's ruling March...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 26, 2010

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: "Superior Court to survey Warrick Co. residents about David Camm"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 5, 2010, FOX41.com this afternoon has a copy of the survey, along with this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 25, 2010

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - Gary P-T editorial on Lake County Circuit judgeship

The March 19, 2010 editorial in the Gary Post Tribune, signed by Rich James, editorial page editor, is headed "Political...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: "Carmel hazing case takes new turn: Decision whether to file charges is now Hendricks County's, not Hamilton's"

Updating the ILB's entry from the morning of March 20, 2010, Bob Cook of the blog "Your Kid's Not Going...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Elkhart: Local attorney's law license revoked for misconduct "

Justin Leighty reported in the March 17, 2010 Elkhart Truth:The Indiana Supreme Court revoked a local attorney's law license after...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 21, 2010

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Carmel hazing case takes new turn: Decision whether to file charges is now Hendricks County's, not Hamilton's"

Robert Annis and Mark Ambrogi of the Indianapolis Star report today:It will be up to Hendricks County rather than Hamilton...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 20, 2010

Friday, March 19, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Frontrunner for Indianapolis U.S. Attorney Emerges"

Main Justice has this report on our local U.S. Attorney speculation....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 19, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Democrat stalwart Hogsett said to be U.S. attorney nominee"

That is the headline to this just-posted IBJ story....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 19, 2010

Ind. Courts - Yet more on: "Judges to jurors: Stay off the Web" [Updated]

Updating this ILB entry from March 14, 2010, Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier has this story today, headed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 19, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Public defender’s law license suspended for 6 months"

Laura Lane reports today ($$) in the Bloomington Herald Tribune:Members of the state Supreme Court disciplinary commission have suspended a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 19, 2010

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Indiana Supreme Court Gives Stamp of Approval to Lake County and Marion County Electronic Filing Plans"

The heading is from a story by James Walker and James F. Maguire in the March issue of Indiana Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Lake County considers closing satellite courthouses for savings"

From the AP, this story yesterday:CROWN POINT, Ind. — Closing three satellite courthouses could save Lake County more than $1...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - Even more on: "Judges to jurors: Stay off the Web"

Updating this ILB entry from March 5, 2010, which links to the newly released Indiana juror rule amendments, effective July...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - "More probationers showing up drunk, Porter County Courthouse now armed with portable breath testers"

Interesting story here by Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times on the problem and how it is being addressed in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 14, 2010

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court suspends LaPorte County judge

Updating this ILB entry from March 11, 2010, Matt Field of the LaPorte Argus Herald writes today:Judge Jennifer Evans-Koethe apologized...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 13, 2010

Friday, March 12, 2010

Ind. Court - CCR Filed for SB149 removes language re placement of children by juvenile courts outside of Indiana

Take a look here. Remember what happened in the SS Conference Committee Report last year - it was one of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 12, 2010

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Ind. Courts - Most court systems in other states cut to bone

As the Indiana General Assembly contemplates the possible override of the Governor's 2009 veto of HEA 1491, thereby expanding the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 11, 2010

Ind. Courts - Clerk's Office Accepting Applications for Appellate Case Manager

See the notice here. More:The Clerk's Office of the Division of Supreme Court Administration is accepting applications for the position...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 11, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Lawyers seek limits on details in Simon case"

Jeff Swiatek of the Indianapolis Star, who has been covering (see, e.g, this Feb. 3rd ILB entry) the Simon estate...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 11, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Anderson attorney faces child porn charges" [Updated]

Vic Ryckaert reported last evening in the Indianapolis Star:An Anderson attorney remained in federal custody Wednesday after authorities say he...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 11, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on "7th Circuit Judges May Testify in Retrial Over Web Threats"

Updating this ILB entry from March 3rd, Mark Fass of the New York Law Journal reports today:The second trial of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 11, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Timing was terrible on guns at work bill"

Updaitng this ILB entry from March 8th, Bob Kasarda reported in the March 10th NWI Times:VALPARAISO | Bond was set...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 11, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: HEA 1491, vetoed last year, is on today's House calendar

As the ILB reported yesterday morning, HEA 1491 from the 2009 regular session, which would abolish merit selection of St....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 11, 2010

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Ind. Courts - HEA 1491, vetoed last year, is on today's House calendar

HEA 1491 is on today's House calendar. For background, see this long list of ILB entries. The bill would abolish...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Lake officials discuss probe of bonus scandal "; new court created

Bill Dolan reports today in the NWI Times:CROWN POINT | Lake County Council President Thomas O'Donnell said he is hearing...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Saturday, March 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Gibson County gets tort notice over sex offender registry"

Andrea Howe of the Princeton Daily Clarion reported this story on March 2nd:PRINCETON—Bradley D. Tomey of Princeton is seeking $35,000...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on "St. Joseph County judge wants money to make costly repairs at the Juvenile Justice Center, but county commissioners say they can't just hand it over"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 28, 2010, Erin Blasko of the South Bend Tribune reports today:The St. Joseph County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Indiana Supreme Court hears Voter ID law challenge

Updating this ILB entry from March 5th, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has a long story today on how...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Judge rejects deal in man’s third OWI charge"

Updating a long list of earlier ILB entries on La Porte Circuit Court Judge Tom Alevizos, many dealing with plea...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Judge hopes feds' probe of tax breaks will clear air"

Bill Dolan reports today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:CROWN POINT | A candidate for Lake Circuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 06, 2010

Friday, March 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Judges to jurors: Stay off the Web - New instructions mention Facebook, Twitter, MySpace"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 21, 2010, the ILB is now able to post the new rules, effective July...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - More in: Indiana Supreme Court hears Voter ID law challenge

Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today on yesterday's oral argument:INDIANAPOLIS – The state’s strict photo identification...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 05, 2010

Thursday, March 04, 2010

Ind. Courts - Madison Courthouse repair is eyecatching

In May of 2009 the Jefferson County Courthouse in Madison Indiana was severely damaged in a fire. Happily, reconstruction is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 04, 2010

Ind. Courts - Indiana Supreme Court hears Voter ID law challenge

The oral argument was this morning at 9:00 AM. The case: League of Women Voters, et al. v. Todd Rokita....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 04, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Gambler challenges casino for giving him credit, says he was drunk"

On May 30, 2006, Grace Schneider reported in the Louisville Courier Journal under the headline "Kentuckian battles Caesars over his...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 04, 2010

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Greene County Courthouse lawsuit tops $1 million in legal fees and counting

Updating this ILB entry from July 28, 2009, Nick Schneider, Assistant Editor of the Greene County Daily World, reports today:The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Monday, March 01, 2010

Ind. Courts - Continuing with "Senate bill intended to crack down on Marion County's traffic court" [Updated]

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 25, reporting that SB 399 had passed the second house with amendments, Jon Murray...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 01, 2010

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Ind. Courts - Calamari Productions MSNBC Series “LAKE COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE” wins prestigious Gracie Allen Award for Outstanding TV Series

The ILB has had a number of entries on Calamari Productions. From a press release dated Feb. 24, 2010:NEW YORK...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 28, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "St. Joseph County judge wants money to make costly repairs at the Juvenile Justice Center, but county commissioners say they can't just hand it over"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 21st, the South Bend Tribune has an editorial today headed "First priority: Fix the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 28, 2010

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Ind. Courts - Wabash Students Get Up Close Look at Appeals Court"

On Feb. 25th a Court of Appeals panel heard oral arguments in the case of Ben and Shona Erwin v....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 27, 2010

Friday, February 26, 2010

Ind. Courts - Even more on "Senate bill intended to crack down on Marion County's traffic court"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 16th, about SB 399 and its potential impact on counties other than Marion, the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 26, 2010

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Federal, state judges will preside over DNA case at law school"

An IU Maurer School of Law press release today announces that this Friday, Feb. 26th:BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- A panel of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 25, 2010

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Clark Council funds courts, building renovation"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 11, 2010, headed "Under pressure, Clark Council to give courts $620,000," Ben Zion Hershberg...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Camm’s attorneys granted initial request for funding"

Matt Thacker reports in the New Albany News & Tribune:Warrick County Superior Court No. 2 Judge Robert Aylsworth granted a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Huntington Circuit Judge Mark A. McIntosh, 76, dies"

Rebecca S. Green reports in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in a story that begins:Longtime Huntington Circuit Judge Mark A....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Former custodian pleads guilty to urinating on chair"

The initial ILB entry, from July 23, 2009, begins:Per Jeremy Mull, Clark County's chief deputy prosecutor: "The case is highly...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Monday, February 22, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Courthouse in Gary to be renamed for Indiana Supreme Court Justice Robert D. Rucker"

An AP story this mornng reports:The Lake County Superior Courthouse in Gary will be renamed in honor of Indiana Supreme...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 22, 2010

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: "Judges to jurors: Stay off the Web - New instructions mention Facebook, Twitter, MySpace"

Actually, the story quoted in this Feb. 15, 2010 ILB entry confused me because, as I wrote then, "This is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Released on bond: A flawed system?"

Matt Thacker, in a long story in the Feb. 20, 2010 Jeffersonville News & Tribune, reports in part:Clark County Circuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County judge wants money to make costly repairs at the Juvenile Justice Center, but county commissioners say they can't just hand it over"

So reports Kristin Bien of South Bend WSBT-TV, in a story that continues:Judge Peter Nemeth wants about $67,000. He said...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 21, 2010

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - Seventh weekly installment of the Legislative Update for the 2010 legislative session; plus ILB review

The Legislative Update blog, publishing weekly during the legislative session by the Indiana Judicial Center, has posted this seventh weekly...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Clark County Council likely to address probation move Tuesday"

Supplementing this entry from Feb. 19, 2010 by Braden Lammers reports in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune, Lammers reports today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 20, 2010

Friday, February 19, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Clark Commissioners OK legal help center for courthouse"

Braden Lammers reports in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune:Judicial matters were the predominant theme at the Clark County Commissioners meeting...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 19, 2010

Ind. Courts - Masters hearings for suspended LaPorte County judge to be held in Supreme Court courtroom [Updated]

The LaPorte Herald-Argus is reporting:LA PORTE — Suspended La Porte Superior Court 3 Judge Jennifer Evans-Koethe is set to face...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 19, 2010

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Senate bill intended to crack down on Marion County's traffic court"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 16th about SB 399's potential impact on counties other than Marion, the blog Ogden...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 18, 2010

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Ind. Decisions - "5-Year-Old At Center Of Adoption Court Battle: Biological Mother Fights To Regain Custody"

The Supreme Court's April 24, 2009 decision in the case of Term. of Parent-Child Rel. of G.Y.; R.Y. v. IDCS...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Senate bill intended to crack down on Marion County's traffic court" [Updated]

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 25, 2010, and the prior stories it links to, plus this ILB update from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Monday, February 15, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Judges to jurors: Stay off the Web - New instructions mention Facebook, Twitter, MySpace"

James D. Wolf Jr. of the Gary Post Tribune reports today:Juries have always been told to avoid trial information from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 15, 2010

Ind. Courts - Sixth weekly installment of the Legislative Update for the 2010 legislative session

The Legislative Update blog, publishing weekly during the legislative session by the Indiana Judicial Center, has posted this sixth weekly...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 15, 2010

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - "LaPorte tourism agency suing Blue Chip Casino"

Stan Maddux reported in the Feb. 13, 2010 South Bend Tribune:Tourism officials help bring people to Blue Chip and, in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 14, 2010

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Under pressure, Clark Council to give courts $620,000"

Ben Zion Hershberg reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal about another threat of judicial mandate in Clark County:The Clark...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 11, 2010

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Ind. Court - "James J. Jordan, a former Delaware County judge and prosecutor, died Monday at age 77"

From the Muncie Star-Press:Jordan practiced law in Muncie for a half-century, and was elected Delaware County prosecutor in 1974. In...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Ind. Courts - Indiana federal district court nominees hearings postposed a day

From the Blog of Legal Times:Lawmakers have postponed almost all meetings on Capitol Hill today because of the second Washington...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Ind. Courts - McKinney asserts his DTF duties didn't violate any rules

Douglas Walker reports today in the Muncie Star Press:MUNCIE -- Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney has formally admitted to many...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Monday, February 08, 2010

Ind. Gov't. - Reader baffled by AG Zoeller's reported affirmance rate on criminal appeals [Updated]

In this entry from Jan. 29, 2010, the ILB linked to two press releases of Attorney General Greg Zoeller. announcing...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 08, 2010

Saturday, February 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - Bills of interest to the judiciary that have passed one house

The Legislative Update blog, publishing weekly during the legislative session by the Indiana Judicial Center, has posted this Mid-Session Review....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 06, 2010

Friday, February 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - Mayor (East Chicago) hires former mayor (Gary) for defense

Andy Grimm reports today in the Gary Post Tribune:Former Gary mayor Scott L. King, who once worked as a federal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Superior Court to survey Warrick Co. residents about Camm"

Matt Thacker reported yesterday in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune:Surveys will be mailed to 200 randomly selected Warrick County residents...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 05, 2010

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Ind. Courts - Indy traffic court bill passes Senate, goes to House

So reports Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star in his blog, Justice Watch. He notes:Marion County traffic court Judge Bill...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Ind. Courts - Floyd County caseload bill moves to House

From a press release:INDIANAPOLIS –Legislation authored by State Senator Connie Sipes (D-New Albany) that would redistribute the Floyd County Circuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Simon heir aims to oust widow as sole trustee: In filing, daughter asks that bank take control of billionaire's assets" [Updated]

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 28, 2010, Jeff Swiatek reports today in the Indianapolis Star that begins:A Hamilton County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Charlestown makes city court position full-time"

Branden Lammers reports in the Feb. 1 Jeffersonville New&Tribune:The Charlestown City Council met briefly Monday evening. * * * Ordinance...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Lake County closer to ankle monitors: Less expensive than jail for minor offenses"

Andy Grimm of the Gary Post-Tribune had this long story Jan. 30th that began:CROWN POINT -- Lake County judges may...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 31, 2010

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Ind. Courts - Continuing with "ACLU Lawsuit claims Indiana law examiners violate the ADA "

Updating this Dec. 10, 2009 ILB entry about the lawsuit that, to quote a NLJ story, the ACLU filed:on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 30, 2010

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Oral argument in COA involving the Paternity of Infant R

Supplementing this afternoon's ILB entry on the Paternity of Infant R, Charles Wilson of the AP has now written a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 28, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Simon Property caught in family feud"

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 26, which included this quote from the Indianapolis Star:Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group, the world's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 28, 2010

Ind. Courts - Oral argument in COA involving the Paternity of Infant R

Today the Court of Appeals heard oral argument in The Paternity of Infant R. (64A03-0908-JV-367). The case summary:T.G. and V.G....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 28, 2010

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Four lawsuits claim calls violate fed Fair Debt act Cases filed in U.S. District Court in Hammond"

Teresa Auch Schultz reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:Four more region residents have filed federal lawsuits, claiming debt collection companies...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Ind. Courts - Public Admonition against Delaware County Circuit Court Juvenile Commissioner Brian M. Pierce

Here is the Court's press release. Some quotes:Commissioner Pierce admits to violating Rule 1.2 and Rule 1.3 of the Code...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Shopping mall tycoon Melvin Simon's daughter sues widow over will"

Updating this ILB entry from January 21, 2010, John Russell of the Indianapolis Star reports, under the headline "Simon Property...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Monday, January 25, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Senate bill intended to crack down on Marion County's traffic court"

Updating this ILB from Dec. 8, headed "Lawsuit challenges Indianapolis traffic court fines," and the last line of this entry...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 25, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Ex-lawyer sentenced in foreclosure fraud"

The Indianapolis Star reported Jan. 20th:A Fishers man was sentenced Tuesday to six months of house arrest and three years'...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 25, 2010

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Mishawaka attorney accused of misconduct

A Nov. 22, 2008 ILB entry began:Jeff Parrott reports today in the South Bend Tribune in a long story that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 24, 2010

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Ind. Courts - Surrogacy law in Indiana

For Friday, January 28th, the COA calendar lists the following oral argument:10:30 AM - The Paternity of Infant R. (64A03-0908-JV-367)...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 23, 2010

Friday, January 22, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Priest abuse case hinges on 'repressed' memories"

This August 22, 2009 ILB entry discussed the trial then taking place before Judge David Dryer of Marion Superior Court,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 22, 2010

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on "Shopping mall tycoon Melvin Simon's daughter sues widow over will"

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 9, 2010, Jeff Swiatek of the Indianapolis Star has this story today, headed "Bren...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 21, 2010

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Ind. Courts - Today at 2 PM, CJ Shepard to deliver state of the Judiciary [Updated]

From the press release:Chief Justice of Indiana, Randall T. Shepard, will address a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Ind. Courts - New Albany hopes to keep profits from speeding fines

Daniel Suddeath reported in the New Albany News & Tribune on Jan. 16, 2010:As frustrating as getting a speeding ticket...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Ind. Courts - Correction re Indiana's U.S. attorney appointments

Reader Joel Schumm writes this morning:Hi Marcia, You mention at the end of your post yesterday on the federal judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Monday, January 18, 2010

Ind. Courts - "A public reprimand might be the only sanction attorney Jennifer Abrell faces for revealing information about a client represented by her law firm"

So begins this story in today's Muncie Star-Press, reported by Rick Yencer. More:That's what a hearing officer for the Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 18, 2010

Ind. Courts - Part II of "Indiana courts moving toward unified records system"

Part I appeared in the ILB on Jan. 4, 2010. The entry quoted at length from Harold J. Adams' LCJ...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 18, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Senator Bayh Makes Historic Judicial Announcements"

Here is the complete text of Senator Bayh's press release:Indianapolis – Senator Evan Bayh today announced the nomination of three...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 18, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Obama to nominate two women to fill SD Indiana vacancies

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 16th, Indy 6News is reporting "2 Women Among Bayh's Federal Judge Nominations: Bayh's Office...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 18, 2010

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Ind. Courts - Supplementing "Cass Superior Court Judge rejects traffic violator plea deal"

The ILB had an entry Jan. 12, 2010, quoting a story from the Logansport Pharos-Tribune that began:A judge has rejected...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 17, 2010

Friday, January 15, 2010

Ind. Courts - Returning to: Appellate Clerk's Office now authorized to serve orders, notices and opinions via e-mail

In this entry on Wednesday, Jan. 13th, the ILB related practitioners' problems with the Appellate Court Clerk's Office's current implementation...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 15, 2010

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Embattled Delaware County prosecutor McKinney gets court date"

Rick Yencer reports today in the Muncie Star-Press:MUNCIE -- Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney will face voters before facing a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 14, 2010

Ind. Courts - Evans-Koethe: "No recollection of details from shooting"

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 6th, Alicia Ebaugh reports today in the LaPorte Herald-Argus:LA PORTE — Jennifer Evans-Koethe, the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 14, 2010

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Appellate Clerk's Office now authorized to serve orders, notices and opinions via e-mail [Updated]

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 5, 2010, quoting a message from Kevin Smith, Clerk of the Appellate Courts, that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Ind. Courts - Two interesting bills considered by House Judiciary today

The AP is reporting, via Fox 28:Indiana lawmakers want to find ways to keep students who get into minor trouble...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Three Indiana teen girls sue City of Madison over strip search"

Grace Schneider of the Louisville Courier Journal has a lengthy story today about a case pending in U.S. District Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Notre Dame anti-abortion protesters to get new judge"

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 3, 2009, Alicia Gallegos of the South Bend Tribune reports today:MISHAWAKA — After an...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Cass Superior Court Judge rejects traffic violator plea deal"

Kevin Lilly reports in the Logansport Pharos-Tribune today:A judge has rejected a plea deal in a case involving a Logansport...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Monday, January 11, 2010

Ind. Law - What is the genesis of SB 60?

Senate Bill 60, which, according to the digest:Creates the judicial computer systems commission to evaluate court and law enforcement computer...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 11, 2010

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Chance of getting bond reduction depends on the judge" in Monroe Circuit Courts

Laura Lane of the Bloomington Herald-Times has a very lengthy and interesting report today ($$) on the Monroe Circuit Courts....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 10, 2010

Saturday, January 09, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Shopping mall tycoon Melvin Simon's daughter sues widow over will"

John Russell has a thorough story today in the Indianapolis Star, complete with a copy of the 16-page complaint filed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 09, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Attorney's actions bring Behrman case back into spotlight"

Kim King of Fox 59 Indianapolis had this long story last evening. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS - The mysterious murder of IU...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 09, 2010

Ind. Courts - "David Camm lawyer withdraws"

Ben Zion Hershberg reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:Citing “other personal and professional commitments,” David Camm’s primary lawyer has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 09, 2010

Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Camm lawyers renew special prosecutor request, citing book deal"

Ben Zion Hershberg reports this afternoon in the Louisville Courier Journal:Lawyers for David Camm have renewed their request for a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - "LaPorte County judge will remain suspended" [Updated]

So reports WSBT-TV South Bend this evening:Prosecutors had claimed [Jennifer Evans Koethe] asked a police officer to get rid of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Business sues Mishawaka over ordinance on sexual devices"

Sue Lowe reports today in the South Bend Tribune:The city of Mishawaka has stopped Pleasureland Museum from selling "sexual devices."...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - Suit filed to require St. Joseph Co. and South Bend to comply with the ADA by improving access to county court buildings"

Erin Blasko reports today in the South Bend Tribune on a new ADA lawsuit filed in federal court Monday. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - More on: Appellate Clerk's Office now authorized to serve orders, notices and opinions via e-mail

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the word I'm hearing is - Don't stop checking the docket! At least not...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Koethe acquitted in obstruction trial" [Updated]

Updating yesterday evening's ILB entry, Ruth Ann Krause of the Gary Post-Tribune reports this morning:Lake County jurors in Crown Point...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - "LaPorte County Judge Koethe's trial in the hands of the jury"

Updating this ILB entry from this morning, Dustin Grove of South Bend WSBT-TV reports this evening:The trial of a LaPorte...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - Appellate Clerk's Office now authorized to serve orders, notices and opinions via e-mail

Effective January 1, 2010, the Indiana Clerk's office will be serving orders, opinions, and notices via email. Below is the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Former prosecutor's obstruction trial starts" [Updated]

The trial of suspended LaPorte Superior Court Judge Jennifer L. Evans-Koethe began this week. Here are earlier ILB entries. Today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Monday, January 04, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Indiana courts moving toward unified records system: But private firm pushes competing setup" Part I

That (excluding the "Part I") is the headline to a lengthy story today by Harold J. Adams of the Louisville...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 04, 2010

Sunday, January 03, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Two suits over DCS cuts in subsidies to be linked in federal court"

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 25, 2009 headed "Foster care payments cut by 10 percent," Tim Evans reports today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 03, 2010

Saturday, January 02, 2010

Ind. Courts - "Closing this library, dismantling the resources, dismissing the librarian -- this is very unfortunate and falls into the 'whatever can they be thinking?' category"

The above quote expresses my thoughts on the closing of the Marion County Law Library, one of Indiana's endangered courthouse...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 02, 2010

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Ind. Law - More on: Several Indiana papers look back on 2009

Updating this ILB entry from this morning, Laurie Wink reports today in the Michigan City News-Dispatch:MICHIGAN CITY - The staff...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 31, 2009

Ind. Courts - "LaGrange County Commissioners Create Public Defender Board"

From WLKI 100.3 News today:(LAGRANGE) - LaGrange County will soon have a three person public defender board. County Commissioners approved...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 31, 2009

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Ind. Courts - George B. Hoffman, Jr., a former Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Indiana, has died

See the news release here. Some quotes:The Honorable George B. Hoffman, Jr., a former Chief Judge of the Court of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Man arrested after confrontation with Tippecanoe Judge Michael Morrissey" at a cash machine

Sophia Voravong had this report yesterday in the Lafayette Journal Courier:The incident began after [Judge] Morrissey went to an ATM...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Monday, December 28, 2009

Courts - "The Recession Begins Flooding Into the Courts "

William Glaberson's lengthy story in today's NY Times begins:New York State’s courts are closing the year with 4.7 million cases...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 28, 2009

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Ind. Courts - Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney "saga drags into 2010"

The ILB has had many entries on the various aspect of this story. Today Douglas Walker of the Muncie Star-Press...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 26, 2009

Ind. Courts - ND Indiana jurors contact federal prosecutor via Facebook after trial, with congratulations

Dan Hinkel has the story today in the NWI Times. How did he find out about it? According to the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 26, 2009

Friday, December 25, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Suits allege unscrupulous debt collection tactics"

This Dec. 13th ILB entry was headed "Debt collectors' 'bully' tactics drawing scorn." Yesterday, Teresa Auch Schultz of the Gary...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 25, 2009

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Ind. Courts - Obama nominates David Capp to serve as U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Indiana

Andy Grimm reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune in a story that begins:HAMMOND -- President Barack Obama has appointed David...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 24, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "County library could be endangered legal resource"

On Sept. 21, the ILB had this entry, quoting from a story that day reported by Francesca Jarosz in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 24, 2009

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Proposed rule changes deal with attorney advertising, appellate court procedures and trial court procedures."

From the press release:The Indiana Supreme Court is interested in receiving comments from judges, attorneys and the public as it...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Monday, December 21, 2009

Ind. Courts - More charges filed against suspended Bicknell City Court Judge

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 16, the Attorney General has now issued a press release headed "Attorney General files...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 21, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Represent yourself in court? Experts say bad idea"

Lydia X. McCoy reported yesterday in the Evansville Courier & Press in a long story that began:EVANSVILLE — Defense attorney...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 21, 2009

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson said this week he can be ready in six months to retry David Camm for the murders of his family"

This is, of course, if he is not disqualified. From Ben Zion Hershberg's Dec. 18th story in the Louisville Courier...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 19, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Since suspension, Evans has been paid $70K"

Updating earlier ILB entries on suspended LaPorte Superior Court Judge Jennifer L. Koethe, Craig Davison of the Michigan City News-Dispatch...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 19, 2009

Friday, December 18, 2009

Ind. Courts - Even more on "Madison Co. prosecutor denies alleged misconduct"

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 19, 2009, Rodney Richey of the Anderson Herald Bulletin reported Dec. 17th in a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 18, 2009

Indiana Courts - "Kelley said he couldn't close the courtroom, but he could make the proceedings 'confidential,' which he did, and then cleared the room"

Lydia X. McCoy reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:A Warrick County judge on Thursday ruled the juvenile court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 18, 2009

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Five lawsuits connected to Gabriele estate are pending"

Updating earlier ILB entries related to the estate of Philip and Marcella Gabriele, the South Bend Tribune's Alicia Gallegos reported...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Self-styled vampire jailed for threatening Judge Certo"

This AP story is in both the Washington Post and the Indy Star. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS -- A man who claims...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 17, 2009

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Attorney quits practice, leaving clients in lurch"

Jeff Parrott reports this afternoon on the South Bend Tribune website in a long story:The Indiana Supreme Court has suspended...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Ind. Courts - Commission on Judicial Qualifications files disciplinary charges against suspended Bicknell City Court Judge

Updating earlier ILB entries on the suspension of Knox County City Court Judge David Andrew Moreland, the Supreme Court has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Camm lawyers seek new site for third trial"

Ben Zion Hershberg reports in the Louisville Courier Journal:Lawyers for David Camm have requested a new location for his third...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Monday, December 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Clark County judge Dan Moore offers new approach"

A long story yesterday by Dan Moss of the Louisville Courier Journal began:As a judicial candidate, Dan Moore was asked...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Courthouse restaurant opens new options in Hammond"

Sue Ellen Ross reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:Employees and visitors to the U.S. District Courthouse in Hammond again have...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "Casino takes card-counting case to Indiana Supreme Court"

A petition to transfer has been filed re the Oct. 30, 2009 Court of Appeals opinion in the case...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Translators speak for many in courtroom"

From the story today by Lydia X. McCoy of the Evansville Courier & Press:Circuit Court Judge Carl Heldt has served...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 14, 2009

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Ind. Courts - "The children’s judge: Allen County Juvenile court’s Pratt makes sound changes to benefit families"

Karen Francisco, editorial writer at the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, writes today about Judge Charles F. Pratt’s work in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 13, 2009

Friday, December 11, 2009

Ind. Courts - LaPorte County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Alevizos in news again today

Supplementing this ILB entry from yesterday, where the judge received a Distinguished Hoosier Award from the Corrections Department, Stan Maddux...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 11, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Raided Harrison dog breeders file notice against state"

Ben Zion Hershberg has this Dec.10th story in the Louisville Courier Journal. It begins:The Harrison County owners of what Indiana’s...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 11, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "Disciplinary charges against suspended LaPorte Superior Court Judge Jennifer L. Koethe" [Updated]

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Alici Gallegos of the South Bend Tribune has this story today, including:Kathryn Dolan, a spokeswoman for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 11, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Matthew Eric Wrinkles, 49, was executed this morning"

Charles Wilson's Associated Press report begins:MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- An Indiana death row inmate who refused to request clemency was...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 11, 2009

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - " IDOC Commissioner Recognizes LaPorte County Judge"

From an IDOP press release:LaPorte, Indiana (December 10, 2009) – Today in a ceremony at the LaPorte County Juvenile Center,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - "After Wrinkles, 12 Others Await Execution in Indiana"

Indianapolis WIBC's Eric Berman reports this afternoon in a comprehensive story:The early-morning execution of Eric Wrinkles will be Indiana's first...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 10, 2009

nd. Courts - Still more on "ACLU Lawsuit claims Indiana law examiners violate the ADA "

Updating this August 16, 2009 ILB entry, and this July 9th, 2009 entry which quoted from a National Law Journal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Disciplinary charges against suspended LaPorte Superior Court Judge Jennifer L. Koethe"

Here is a long list of earlier ILB entries on suspended LaPorte Superior Court Judge Jennifer L. Koethe, who suffered...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - "U.S. District Court for Southern Indiana names new chief justice"

That is the headline today to this brief story by Lydia X. McCoy of the Evansville Courier & Press, that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Is death penalty worth the price? Single case can cost taxpayers as much as $1 million"

That is the headline to this lengthy, front-page story today in the Indianapolis Star, reported by Jon Murray:Nowhere is the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 10, 2009

Wednesday, December 09, 2009

Ind. Courts - "The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed a Boone County judge to evaluate a disciplinary complaint against Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney"

Here is the story from the Muncie Star-Press, reported by Rick Yencer....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 09, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Execution of Wrinkles to end 2-year state hiatus Cost is factor in trend away from death penalty"

Eric Bradner reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:INDIANAPOLIS — When Matthew Eric Wrinkles is put to death early...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 09, 2009

Tuesday, December 08, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Lawsuit challenges Indianapolis traffic court fines" [Updated]

Jason Thomas reports on the Indianapolis Star website this afternoon:A class action lawsuit filed today in Marion County Superior Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 08, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Chief Justice Shepard To Receive National Award From American Judicature Society"

Here is the press release from the American Judicature Society:Des Moines, Iowa – Hon. Randall T. Shepard, Chief Justice of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 08, 2009

Monday, December 07, 2009

Ind. Courts - "In the first use of Indiana’s new public-accountability law, Indiana's Attorney General has taken action in court against the Brownstown clerk-treasurer accused of overpaying herself more than $365,000 in tax dollars"

So begins this news release today from Attorney General Greg Zoeller....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 07, 2009

Sunday, December 06, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "Bill for capital cases delivered to taxpayers"

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 8, 2009, quoting a Gary Post-Tribune story headed "Lake County, state have spent combined...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 06, 2009

Friday, December 04, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Attention Turns To Science In Rape Trial"

This lengthy story today in the Warsaw Times-Union, reported by Jen Gibson, caught my eye in light of recent case...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 04, 2009

Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit hears oral arguments in Bauer v. Shepard

On May 6, 2009, Judge Springmann issued a 36-page opinion and order in the case of Torrey Bauer, et al....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 04, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Sikh sues shuttle operator that wouldn't hire him: Airport contractor won't let drivers work with a beard, turban"

Bruce C. Smith reported in the Dec. 3rd Indianapolis Star:A Greenwood man whose Sikh faith requires him to wear a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 04, 2009

Thursday, December 03, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on "David Camm defense seeks special prosecutor to replace Henderson"

Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, this report from WIBC Indianapolis has a few new pieces of information addressing...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 03, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Rokita's office accuses ISTA of securities violations

Bill Ruthhart of the Indianapolis Star has a long story today headed "State lawsuit is another blow to teachers union:...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 03, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Criminal charges filed against Plymouth attorney

Updating this ILB entry from April 8, 2009, the South Bend Tribune reports today:PLYMOUTH — Suspended lawyer Ronald Dean Gifford,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 03, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Allen County Judges OK’d license for DWI repeat"

From a story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, reported by Michael Zennie:When Brian Mansfield asked to have his...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 03, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "David Camm defense seeks special prosecutor to replace Henderson" [Updated]

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Matt Thacker of the New Albany News-Tribune has a story, dated Dec. 2nd at 10:39 pm,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 03, 2009

Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Ind. Courts - Questions on: A new Indianapolis parking citations court will open Dec. 1st

The ILB has had two entries on the new Indianapolis "parking court," one today quoting a Star story, and one...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Ind. Courts - "David Camm defense seeks special prosecutor to replace Henderson" [Updated]

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 30th, Ben Zion Hershberg reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:Lawyers for David Camm...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Ind. Courts - Rokita's office accuses ISTA of securities violations

Anne Gregory of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has the story, quoting the statement issued by Indiana Secretary of State...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: A new Indianapolis parking citations court will open tomorrow, Dec. 1st

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 30th, Francesca Jarosz of the Indianapolis Star reports today under the headline "The meter...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Repeat offenders: Who's responsible?"

Kelli Stopczynski of South Bend WSBT has a long story and video (last updated Nov. 30th) under the heading "Repeat...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Vanderburgh County Court records go online today: Private firm will be charging access fee"

Thomas B. Langhorne reports today in a lengthy story in the Evansville Courier & Press:EVANSVILLE — An idea Vanderburgh County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Indianapolis Courts, City dedicate $2 Million to Clear Backlog of Cases for Children in Need of Court Appointed Special Advocates"

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 25th, the Richmond Palladium-Item has an editorial today headed "Lawmakers must fund advocates for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Monday, November 30, 2009

Ind. Courts - A new Indianapolis parking citations court will open tomorrow, Dec. 1st [Updated 12/1/09]

From a press release issued by the Indy mayor's office:INDIANAPOLIS - On December 1st, the City of Indianapolis will pilot...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 30, 2009

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Clerk unplugging computers: Staff cut ending free public access"

Supplementing yesterday's ILB entry on the demise of courthouse libraries is this story today in the Evansville Courier & Press,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 28, 2009

Ind. Courts - Public defenders are threatened with cuts in several Indiana counties

"Clark budget cuts threaten public defender's office" is the headline of this Nov. 27 story by Ben Zion Hershberg in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 28, 2009

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Ind. Courts - Daniels fills a three-month vacancy on Tipton City Court

From the Kokomo Tribune, a story by Daniel Human - some quotes:The governor’s office announced Tuesday the appointment of 47-year...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 26, 2009

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Ind. Courts - "1st educational neglect cases seen in Allen County: The two women claimed to be home schooling their sons" [Updated]

Ashkey Smith reports in the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, in a long story that begins:For the first time, Allen County is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "Indianapolis Courts, City dedicate $2 Million to Clear Backlog of Cases for Children in Need of Court Appointed Special Advocates"

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today:An injection of $2 million will help...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Indianapolis Courts, City dedicate $2 Million to Clear Backlog of Cases for Children in Need of Court Appointed Special Advocates"

From a just-received press release:Mayor Ballard will join Marion County Superior Court Judge Marilyn Moores and representatives from Child Advocates...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Ind. Courts - Prosecutor named in Harrison County case

A story by Alan Stewart today in The Corydon Democrat includes these quotes:The special prosecutor in the sexual harassment case...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Ind. Law - "Judge Michael Eldred announces retirement from Vigo Superior Court after almost 30 years"

Lisa Trigg has this story today in the Terre Haute Trib-Star. Some quotes:Judge Michael Eldred has been a fixture on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Attempt to appease GOP earns slap in face"

Sylvia A. Smith, Washington reporter for the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, has this commentary today - here are some quotes:WASHINGTON...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 22, 2009

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "Tippecanoe County superior court judge Michael Morrissey is one of the few Indiana judges who uses ignition interlocks"

This May 14, 2008 ILB entry is quoting from a report from May 13, 2008 by Bob Segal of Indianapolis...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 21, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Defense gets $72K for experts in Jada Justice case "

From the NWI Times today, a story by Bill Dolan. Some quotes:CROWN POINT | The public will pay up to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 21, 2009

Friday, November 20, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Video explains the process of Alternative Dispute Resolution (sometimes known as Mediation) to settle court cases in Indiana"

The program, "Alternative Dispute Resolution: Real Dialogue. Real Answers," was developed by the Indiana Supreme Court to give people involved...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 20, 2009

Ind. Courts - Indiana AG joins federal-and-state task force intended to thwart mortgage fraud and other financial crimes

See the press release from Nov. 18th here. See also this Nov. 19th story from the Las Vegas Sun, headed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 20, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Hamilton qualified to judge"

That is the headline to this editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:Congress’ approval of a Hoosier...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 20, 2009

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Ind. Courts - Senate debate underway on Hamilton nomination [Updated]

Final debate is now underway for the "up or down" U.S. Senate vote on the David Hamilton nomination. Watch on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 19, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Madison Co. prosecutor denies alleged misconduct"

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 8, 2009, Christina M. Wright of the Anderson Herald-Bulletin reported yesterday:ANDERSON, Ind. — An...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 19, 2009

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Ind. Courts - Hamilton vote now set for Thursday

The "up or down" U.S. Senate vote on the David Hamilton nomination is now set for Thursday. Here are some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Ind. Courts - New Bicknell City Judge Michael Edwards named "Judge of the Day" by national law blog

Remember this entry from Nov. 3rd, 2009, where the City of Bicknell finally got a judge? Their city judge, and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Obama court nominee David Hamilton clears Senate hurdle: full Senate vote set for today"

Warren Richey has the story here in the Christian Science Monitor. Some quotes:In the first major showdown over the future...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - Senate debate begins on Hamilton [Updated]

At 3:13 PM Senate debate has begun on the cloture motion re consideration of the nomination of David Hamilton to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - New Parenting Time and Child Support Guidelines Booklet

The ILB is pleased to make available online the ISBA Family & Juvenile Law Section's new publication, Indiana's Parenting Time...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Changes could reshape the face of Indiana's courts"

Harold J. Adams of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today on the plan to restructure Indiana's courts. The 27-page plan...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Apathy ensnarls courts, irks judges: Witnesses appear in slippers, if at all"

Rebecca S. Green had this story in yesterday's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:On Nov. 3, Brandon Pierson showed up...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Monday, November 16, 2009

Ind. Courts - Lugar and Sessions on Judge Hamilton

Jessia Brady of Roll Call reported at 3:49 PM this afternoon:Senate Judiciary ranking member Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) said Monday that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 16, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Death Row Offender Wrinkles Waives Clemency"

A press release just issued by the Indiana Dept. of Correction:Michigan City, Indiana (November 16, 2009) - The Indiana Parole...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 16, 2009

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Cap n’ Cork owner sues state over wine laws"

Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today in a long story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS – For more than...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 15, 2009

Friday, November 13, 2009

Ind. Courts - "New federal courthouse dedicated in downtown Terre Haute"

Howard Greninger reports today in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star:A new federal courthouse was officially dedicated Thursday amid federal judges, Terre...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 13, 2009

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - "State suing local landlords over lead levels in home" [Updated]

Mark Wilson reports today for the Evansville Courier & Press in a long story -- some quotes:In a lawsuit filed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Interesting disciplinary decision filed Nov. 3rd by the Supreme Court

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 10th, Ben Zion Hershberg reported in a Louisville Courier Journal story dated Nov. 11th...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 12, 2009

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Ind. Courts - Showdown on Judicial Nominee Set for Next Week: David Hamilton's 7th Circuit nomination

David Ingram of The Blog of Legal Times has this story on the long-stalled David Hamilton nomination:Senate Majority Leader Harry...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Ind. Courts - Two stories in one: Linda Pence and Timothy Morrison

"Southern Indiana U.S. Attorney Candidate Bows Out" is the headline to this entry by Andrew Ramonas in the Main Justice...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Hancock County prosecutor's post stirs fuss among GOP hopefuls"

Bill McCleery has the report today in the Indianapolis Star....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Deputy Allen County prosecutor quits over pot charge"

From a story by Rebecca S. Green in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:A deputy Allen County prosecutor has resigned, about...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Monday, November 09, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "Red Spot Paint may have to pay $26 million for cleanup"

Updating this ILB entry from August 6th, Dan Shaw of the Evansville Courier & Press is reporting this evening:A lawsuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 09, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Funds Available to Help Those In Legal Profession Who Need Mental Health or Dependency Treatment"

A press release today from the Indiana Supreme Court begins:Judges, attorneys and law students in need of mental health or...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 09, 2009

Sunday, November 08, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Bill for capital cases delivered to taxpayers"

The subheading of Andy Grimm's lengthy feature in the Gary Post-Tribune today is "Lake County, state have spent combined $2.7M...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 08, 2009

Ind. Courts - How it is going in Valparaiso's Courthouse, what with it hosting the Marion County attempted murder trial?

James D. Wolf Jr's story today in the Gary Post Tribune is headlined: "High-profile trial proceeds despite ongoing courthouse work:...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 08, 2009

Ind. Courts - “You can’t arrest him. He works on my car for free”

The Jeffersonville News & Tribune has this story today, reported by Matt Thacker, and headed "Former drug court officer questions...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 08, 2009

Ind. Courts - State bar honors Allen Superior Court Judge Charles Pratt as the state’s Outstanding Judge

From this brief report in today's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:The Indiana State Bar Association named Allen Superior Court Judge Charles...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 08, 2009

Saturday, November 07, 2009

Ind. Law - "Keeping track of sex offenders is not easy"

I thought this was a great story in the Nov. 6th Greene County Daily World, reported by Anna Rochelle. It...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 07, 2009

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Ind. Courts - Disciplinary Commission Executive Secretary Donald R. Lundberg resigns effective Jan.1, 2010 to join Barnes and Thornburg

Here is the announcement, which begins:The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission Executive Secretary Donald R. Lundberg will resign as head...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Calif. High Court Reflects on Brief Policy"; What About Indiana?

That first clause is the heading to this story today by by Mike McKee of The Recorder, whose report begins:Hoping...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Indiana Supreme Court Suspends Judge Accused of Theft"

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 29th, which quoted a story about the cost and inconvenience to the City of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Law - More on Ed DeLaney attack: $3 million bond set

Robert Annis has a report in today's Indianapolis Star about the arraignment of the accused attacker, Augustus Mendenhall....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Tippecanoe County Judge, Purdue professor take on problem-solving courts in book"

Sohia Voravong's story in the Lafayette Journal Courier Nov. 2nd began:Becoming a registered voter, signing up for a library card,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Ind. Courts - Court of Appeals visits Benton Central High School

Meranda Watling reports on a Court of Appeals oral argument held at Benton Central High School in Oxford, Indiana last...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Monday, November 02, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on "School sued for punishing teens over MySpace pix"

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 31st (which includes a link to the complaint, posted by the ILB), and this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 02, 2009

Sunday, November 01, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Change of venue shifts Indy trial to Valparaiso" [Updated]

James D. Wolf, Jr. reports today in the Gary Post Tribune:VALPARAISO -- Visitors to the Porter County Courthouse this week...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 01, 2009

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County officials are saying little about Nemeth case"

Erin Blasko has this report today in the South Bend Tribune. (For background, see this ILB entry from Oct. 29th.)...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 31, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Notre Dame sues former employee over tip

Updating this Oct. 15th ILB entry, WSBT South Bend has an Oct. 30th story by Alicia Gallegos reporting:The University of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 31, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Hammond Mayor irritates judge, talks of murder case: Court had banned discussion about Hammond homicide"

Ruth Ann Krause reports today in the Gary Post Tribune:Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., was on the radio Thursday and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 31, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "School sued for punishing teens over MySpace pix"

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, here is a story from Wed. Oct. 28th that the ILB missed, reported by Rebecca S....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 31, 2009

Friday, October 30, 2009

Ind. Courts - "School sued for punishing teens over MySpace pix"

An AP story by Charles Wilson is already receiving national attention. A few quotes from the lengthy story:INDIANAPOLIS — Two...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 30, 2009

Ind. Courts - Address confidentiality program for victims of domestic violence who have protective orders

Eric Bradner reports in the Evansville Courier & Press:Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller said Friday he believes a state program...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 30, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Courts Use Collaboration Model To Try And Dial Down Emotions In Divorce Cases"

Fort Wayne WPTA-TV has this story by Jeff Neumeyer:FORT WAYNE, IN (Indiana's NewsCenter) --- The shooting death of Amy Meyer...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 30, 2009

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Arguments completed in E.C. casino money lawsuit " [Updated]

So reports Dan Carden of the NWI Times in a story posted this afternoon. Some quotes: INDIANAPOLIS | Oral arguments...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 29, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "Trial about St. Joseph County judge's mandate order ends" [Updated]

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 25th, Erin Blasko reports in the South Bend Tribune in a story headlined: "Special...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 29, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "Indiana Supreme Court Suspends Judge Accused of Theft"

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 14th that reported that Knox County Bicknell City Court Judge David Andrew Moreland had...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 29, 2009

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "Clash of schools, blogs raises free-speech issues"

Updating this Oct. 17th ILB entry quoting an Indianapolis Star story that reported (and included a copy of the complaint)...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Ind. Courts - Retired St. Joseph County Superior Court William Means, 80, dies

Here is the story, written by Mary Kate Malone, in the South Bend Tribune, from Oct. 24th. Some quotes:William Means,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Judge Nemeth issues 11th hour warning about St. Joseph County budget cuts"

Troy Kehoe reports today at WSBT South Bend in a long story that begins:With a final budget vote less than...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Bondsmen bailing out of the business: Recession, Marion County judges' new policy erode pool of customers"

Here is a story from Dan McFeely of the Indianapolis Star from Tuesday, Oct. 20th that the ILB nearly missed:Bail...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 25, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Arson science on trial in Indiana courtroom: Evidence challenged in 1995 conviction"

A long and fascinating story today in the Chicago Tribune, reported by Jared S. Hopkins. It begins:Since Kristine Bunch was...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 25, 2009

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Judge and prosecutor argue over sex offender plea"

Stan Maddux reports today for the Michigan City News-Dispatch:LA PORTE - A plea agreement by a sex offender ignited friction...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 24, 2009

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Ind. Courts - An interesting side note to yesterday's COA argument in Terre Haute

Yesterday's Court of Appeals' oral argument in the case of Brea Rice v. State of Indiana was held at Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 22, 2009

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Hamilton Avenue slaying trial" continues

Updating earlier ILB entries, the "Hamilton Avenue slaying trial" continues. Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star under the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Lawyers clash over legality of ordinance governing Indiana “adult superstore” -- stories display some confusion, but by whom?

Harold J. Admas story today in the Louisville Courier Journal begins with a great lede:While a gallery bused in by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Ind. Courts - Hearing Officer Appointed In Brizzi Matter

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 8th, headed "Ind. Courts - Disciplinary complaint filed against Marion County prosecutor Carl Brizzi,"...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Putnam County Judges ask commissioners for Court Referee"

A long story today in the Greencastle Banner Graphic, reported by Maribeth Ward, begins:Putnam County Commissioners gave their approval to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Jurors ‘missed it’ in murder acquittal, judge says"

Jason Riley reported yesterday in the Louisville Courier Journal in a story that began:Senior Judge Martin McDonald on Monday said...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Proposal to close Lake County courts stirs opposition"

Bill Dolan reports in the NWI Times: CROWN POINT | Lake County Commissioner Roosevelt Allen, D-Gary, said closing the satellite...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Monday, October 19, 2009

Ind. Courts - "CSI Indy? Not in Hamilton Avenue slayings case: It's unusual -- but not unheard of -- for a grisly murder case to yield no physical evidence linking a suspect to the crime"

Updating earlier ILB entries, the "Hamilton Avenue slaying trial" is now in its second week. Jon Murray and Heather Gillers...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 19, 2009

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - Allen County spends for Courthouse fixes and jail cameras

Some quotes from the story by Amanda Iacone in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:The Allen County Council provided the extra...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Clash of schools, blogs raises free-speech issues" [Updated]

Dan McFeely and Tom Spalding of the Indianapolis Star report today in a story about free speech in high school...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "Governor Appoints New Madison Circuit Court Judge"

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 5th, Dave Stafford of the Anderson Herald Bulletin reported Oct. 16th:ANDERSON­ — Hundreds witnessed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 17, 2009

Friday, October 16, 2009

Ind. Courts - Already, more on the DCS and the courts re who has authority relating to the placement of children in out-of-state rehabilitation and treatment programs

My friend Ed Feigenbaum, editor / publisher of the subscription only Indiana Legislative Insight, must have called out "stop the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 16, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on the DCS and the courts re who has authority relating to the placement of children in out-of-state rehabilitation and treatment programs

First, some background: The Indianapolis Star had an editorial Sept. 14th that included the following:Even given the wacky nature of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 16, 2009

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Gabriele Eye Institute pleads guilty to fraud" [Updated]

Updating these earlier ILB entries, Justin Leighty of the Elkhart Truth reported yesterday in a story that began:The Gabriele Eye...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 15, 2009

Ind. Courts - Notre Dame sues former employee over tip

Alicia Gallegos reported yesterday in the South Bend Tribune:SOUTH BEND — A former catering employee for the University of Notre...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 15, 2009

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - Court of Appeals hears blackjack card counting case

The case of Thomas P. Donovan v. Grand Victoria Casino & Resort, L.P. was argued today before a panel consisting...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - 3rd day of Hamilton Ave. slayings trial wrapup

Check the Indianapolis Star trial coverage page for Day 1 and Day 2. Read Jon Murray's blog to see what...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Judge Trockman honored for Drug Court role"

From the Evansville Courier & Press today, Lydia X. McCoy reports today in a story that begins:As an attorney, Vanderburgh...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Ind. Courts - Couldn't this appear a little misleading? How do the numbers add up?

The ILB has not posted an entry on the Court's Odyssy/JTAC project in some time. A longer entry is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Replacing Owen County prosecutor requires tough decision: Republican Fountain was grooming Andree, a Democrat, for the job"

Laura Lane reports today ($$) in the Bloomington Herald-Times:SPENCER — When it came to fighting crime, politics didn’t much matter...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Hamilton Avenue slayings case will have intense coverage

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, True/Slant, an "an original content news network" funded by Forbes Media and Velocity Interactive Group, and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Monday, October 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - Hamilton Avenue slayings case will have intense coverage

Jon Murray and Robert King of the Indianapolis Star report today in a lengthy background story on the first day...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 12, 2009

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Ind. Courts - Vanderburgh Circuit Court juror admonished for Facebook entry during trial

The ILB has had a number of entries relating to "Managing the electronic communication revolution in the Indiana courtroom." Today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 11, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "Ind. loophole lets some life sentences end early"

Supplementing its story from yesterday, the NWI Times today has a database of offenders sentenced to life in prison who...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 11, 2009

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Ind. loophole lets some life sentences end early"

An unattributed story posted on the NWI Times website late this morning, headed "Ind. loophole lets some life sentences end...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 10, 2009

Friday, October 09, 2009

Courts - More on: The Jury is In: "Brooke Astor’s Son Guilty in Scheme to Defraud Her "

More on Brooke Astor: "Tough and Relentless, Prosecutor Pulled No Punches During Astor Trial," Daniel Wise in the New York...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 09, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Protective orders by themselves are no panacea

This ILB entry from June 28th quoted at length from an Indianapolis Star story by Francesca Jarosz headed: "3 domestic...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 09, 2009

Thursday, October 08, 2009

Courts - The Jury is In: "Brooke Astor’s Son Guilty in Scheme to Defraud Her "

Updating this Oct. 6th ILB entry, John Eligon reports in the NY Times this afternoon:The son of Brooke Astor, the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 08, 2009

Ind. Courts - Disciplinary complaint filed against Marion County prosecutor Carl Brizzi [More]

This news first appeared late yesterday afternoon in Terry Burns Indianapolis Times Blog. I checked the Roll of Attorneys for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 08, 2009

Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Ind. Courts - "A memorial service will be held for Deb Hepler this Sunday October 11th" [Updated]

Message from the Indiana Legal Services Board President Paul A. Leonard, Jr.:It is with deep sadness that I report to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Evans-Koethe trial set for January"

Updating this ILB entry from July 17th that was headed "Venue changed in LaPorte County judge's case; 200 anonymous online...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Madison County courts get money for programs "

Aaron Durham reported Monday in NewsLinks Indiana:Madison County specialty courts received a grant totaling almost $1 million. A specialty court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Marion County Traffic Court in the news today

It is like siting a landfill or a nuclear plant. Updating this ILB entry from June 29th, quoting a story...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Monday, October 05, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Governor Appoints New Madison Circuit Court Judge"

Joe Ulery reports for WIBC:Governor Mitch Daniels has appointed a new judge to replace a Madison County judge who resigned...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 05, 2009

Sunday, October 04, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on the Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney issues

The ILB has had many entries on the controversies involving Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney. Today the Muncie Star-Press has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 04, 2009

Friday, October 02, 2009

Ind. Courts - Bar exam results from July exam

The list of those applicants who are successful on the July 2009 Indiana Bar Examination were posted here this morning....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 02, 2009

Thursday, October 01, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Restructuring state courts"

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today on the Indiana Judicial Conference's 27-page plan to improve the Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 01, 2009

Ind. Courts - More today on: A bizarre story this afternoon involving the wife of a Marion Superior Court judge

Updating this ILB entry from July 1st, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today that the "Forgery case will...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 01, 2009

Monday, September 28, 2009

Ind. Courts - NEW ILR Article on Developments in Indiana Appellate Procedure

This ILB is pleased to post this 34-page 2009 Indiana Law Review article on appellate procedure, authored by Bryan H....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 28, 2009

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Indiana small claims courts a return to debtors' prison?"

An important story today in the Evansville Courier & Press, reported by Roberta Heinman ("Special to the Courier & Press"...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 27, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Judge Spencer tearfully steps down "

This lengthy report from Dave Stafford of the Anderson Herald Bulletin - a quote:Spencer’s nearly 40 years of public service...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 27, 2009

Courts - Justice Sonia Sotomayor's throws out first pitch, successfully

Video from the AP: "Justice Sonia Sotomayor was right down the middle with her ceremonial pitch at Yankee Stadium." Another...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 27, 2009

Friday, September 25, 2009

Ind. Courts - Yet more on "Lawyer ordered before judge on contempt issue"

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, this afternoon KICKS 96 reports:The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has filed its response to an offer...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 25, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Trial about St. Joseph County judge's mandate order ends"

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 24th, Margaret Fosmoe of the South Bend Tribune reports today:St. Joseph County residents will...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 25, 2009

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Ind. Courts - Brinkman will serve as pro temp of the Madison Circuit Court [Updated]

Supreme Court appoints Judge Pro Temp:The Indiana Supreme Court is appointing Senior Judge Jack L. Brinkman to serve as Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 24, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Lawyer ordered before judge on contempt issue"

Updating this ILB entry from August 8th, Bill Engle of the Richmond Palladium-Item reports today:Indianapolis attorney Sarah Nagy has once...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 24, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "Judge Nemeth vs. St. Joseph County trial under way"

Margaret Fosmoe of the South Bend Tribune has an expanded version of yesterday's story in today's paper....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 24, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Madison Circuit Court Judge Fredrick R. Spencer is resigning effective September 25, 2009

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, this story from the Anderson Herald Bulletin, reported by Aleasha Sandley, provides additional information: Madison Circuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 24, 2009

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Ind. Courts - Madison Circuit Court Judge Fredrick R. Spencer is resigning effective September 25, 2009

Announcement from the Indiana Courts public information office:Madison Circuit Court Judge Fredrick R. Spencer is resigning as Judge of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Judge Nemeth vs. St. Joseph County trial under way"

The South Bend Tribune reports this afternoon:A trial is under way today that will decide whether St. Joseph County Probate...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "The public can now be the judge of whether a former South Bend Police officer used excessive force while arresting a man after a high speed chase"

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, in South Bend different viewers are having different (ILB - Rashomon-like?) reactions to "city...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "Clark Circuit Court to hold night sessions"

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 12th, Braden Lammers has a story in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune headlined "Tuesdays...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Ind. Courts - "State raising the bar on taped interrogations: Recently adopted rule is among the most stringent in the U.S."

As noted in this ILB entry yesterday, the Supreme Court's amendment adding a new Section 617 to the Rules of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Ind. Courts - "The public can now be the judge of whether a former South Bend Police officer used excessive force while arresting a man after a high speed chase"

Reminiscent of this ILB entry from March 2nd, headed "Supreme Court Enters the YouTube Era ", is this WNDU South...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Now-retired Perry educator asks that felony charges of hitting mentally disabled man be dropped"

Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star:A former Perry Township teacher accused of twice striking a disabled student asked...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Court makes a number of rule changes

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 16th, which providing links showing the nine sets of new rule amendments (i.e. with...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Monday, September 21, 2009

Ind. Courts - "County library could be endangered legal resource"

Francesca Jarosz of the Indianapolis Star has this lengthy, and important, story today that begins.Scott Vaughn hovered near a table...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 21, 2009

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Time might not be on Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney's side"

On Sept. 14th the ILB posted this entry, including a copy of document issued by the Supreme Court and dated...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 20, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "$1.3 million Allen County Courthouse fix OK’d"

Updating this ILB item from July 17th, the ILB has located this item on the Allen County Blog, dated July...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 20, 2009

Friday, September 18, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "Announcement Of Strategic Plan For Indiana Judicial Branch"

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, today the AP reports:Trial courts and county clerk's offices in Indiana would be reorganized...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 18, 2009

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Announcement Of Strategic Plan For Indiana Judicial Branch" [Updated]

From a press release:The Indiana Judicial Conference unveiled a long-term strategic plan to improve the Indiana system of justice. “This...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 17, 2009

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Ind. Courts - Revised Indiana Child Support Rules and Guidelines Approved by Supreme Court

In addition to the changes to the rules of evidence announced yesterday, the Court also issued an order making substantial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Ind. Law - More on: Indiana malpractice cap may be challenged

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 6th, the Indianapolis Star just posted this item that begins:Attorneys for a widower who...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Supreme Court adds new Evidence Rule 617

Following up on yesterday's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette story (see latter part of this ILB entry), Niki Kelly and Jeff...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Johnson County Judges frown on casual attire in courtroom"

Jason White of the Johnson County Daily Journal reported ($$) Sept. 9th:No shoes, no shirt, no court. And flip-flops do...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Albion lawyer suspended following 2007 jailhouse ruse"

Jeff Wiehe reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:An Albion-based attorney will have her law license suspended for at...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court adds new Evidence Rule 617

From the press release:The Indiana Supreme Court has amended the Indiana Rules of Evidence to prohibit evidence of a suspect's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Arguments today in Central Library appeal"

As noted in this ILB entry Monday, today at 9:00 AM the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Central...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Monday, September 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "Time might not be on Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney's side"

This August 27th ILB entry includes this quote from the Muncie Star-Press:Supporters of the beleaguered prosecutor are presumably praying the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Lesbians' petition is denied because Indiana doesn't recognize their marriage"

Jon Murray has a lengthy and comprehensive story today on the issue. A few quotes:Gay and lesbian couples from Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - Judge David Hamlton's still-pending nomination is focus of New Yorker story

Jeffrey Tobin has a very long article in the upcoming (Sept. 21st) issue of The New Yorker, titled "Bench Press:...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 14, 2009

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: LaPorte County judge threatens attorney with jail

Updating this Sept. 6th ILB entry, the Michigan City News-Dispatch reported Sept. 11th:MICHIGAN CITY - Accused murderer Shawn Kelley's defense...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Chief Floyd County probation officer cited in sexual harassment lawsuit"

Daniel Suddeath reports in the New Albany News & Tribune in a long story that begins:Chief Floyd County probation officer...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Clark Circuit Court to hold night sessions"

Chris Quay has this report in the Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes:For the first time, Clark Circuit Court will offer...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 12, 2009

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "Group challenges arrests of Notre Dame protesters"

Updating this June 4th ILB entry, quoting a South Bend Tribune story that began:SOUTH BEND — Just when Notre Dame...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Homeowners spin wind turbine lawsuit back to judge"

Adding to the ILB's lengthening list of wind turbine stories, Lydia X. McCoy of the Evansville Courier & Press reports...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Judge widens suit against concrete companies in price-fixing case: Class-action status allows contractors, farmers and do-it-yourselfers to join case"

Jeff Swiatek of the Indianapolis Star has this story today. Some quotes:The class certification could put pressure on the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Murder trial delayed after defenders withdraw"

From an AP story:MARION, Ind. - A Marion murder trial was delayed after public defenders learned they wouldn't be paid....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 10, 2009

Sunday, September 06, 2009

Ind. Courts - "NY businesswoman was high-class grifter"

Charles Wilson of the AP has this lengthy story today that appears in Newsday. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dina Wein...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 06, 2009

Ind. Courts - "And when he came to the judge, the waiter asked, 'And I suppose you want the Arrogant Bastard beer?'"

That quote from an entry Friday in Ruth Holladay's Blog. P.S. - Narrowing the field considerably, it was reportedly a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 06, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Judge retires from military: Maughmer plans on devoting energy to elected position"

Kevin Lilly has this long feature in yesterday's Logansport Pharos-Tribune. Some quotes:As a high-ranking officer in the U.S. Air Force,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 06, 2009

Ind. Courts - "The defense and prosecuting attorneys were present, but the judge was not, due to personal reasons"

That line is far down in this story by David Stewart of the Bloomington Alternative about a caravan of people...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 06, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Attorney charged in hit and run: Deputy public defender faces misdemeanor"

That is the headline to this story dated Sept. 4 in the Kokomo Tribune. Scott Smith reports:Howard County Deputy Public...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 06, 2009

Ind. Courts - LaPorte County judge threatens attorney with jail

Alicia Ebaugh reported Sept. 4th in the Michigan City News-Dispatch:La Porte Superior Court 1 Judge Kathleen Lang threatened Thursday to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 06, 2009

Friday, September 04, 2009

Ind. Courts - "'Special master' OK'd in Gabriele will case"

Updating this ILB entry from August 25th, Alicia Gallegos of the South Bend Tribune reports today:The Indiana Supreme Court has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 04, 2009

Thursday, September 03, 2009

Ind. Courts - Howard County Judge Jessup criticizes prosecutors’ procedures

The Kokomo Perspective today has a story that begins:Editor’s note: When Superior Court II Judge Stephen Jessup presented his court’s...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 03, 2009

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Ind. Law - Continuing on with: "Apparently there are all sorts of surprises in the special session budget"; my thoughts

This week's issue of the highly-respected, subscription-only newsletter, Indiana Legislative Insight, includes this story: The Indiana Law Blog points...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 30, 2009

Friday, August 28, 2009

Ind. Courts - Summit on Racial Disparities in the Juvenile Justice System

The Summit on Racial Disparities in the Juvenile Justice System, held yesterday in Indianapolis, is the subject of a report...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 28, 2009

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Marion County Clerk’s office now accepting credit cards"

From a press release:INDIANAPOLIS – Marion County Clerk Beth White announced today that the Clerk’s office is now accepting credit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 27, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Time might not be on Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney's side"

So announces the Muncie Star-Press in what appears to be a "teaser" leading to an "in print only" story. It...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 27, 2009

Ind. Courts - Anonymous letter causes Knox County judge to step down from case

Jenny Peter of the Vincennes Sun-Commercial has a lengthy report re Knox County Superior Court Judge Tim Crowley's decision. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 27, 2009

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Ind. Courts - "DNA backlogs increase in state" [Updated]

Jon Murray reports today in this story in the Indianapolis Star on DNA backlogs. A few months back, Murray reported...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 23, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Former Indiana attorney admits to 24 bank robberies

Updating this ILB entry from July 22, 2006, Stephanie Gattman has this very long story today in the Elkhart Truth....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 23, 2009

Ind. Gov't. - "Defending city police exhausts legal fund"

Two related stories today from the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes from the first, by Benjamin Lanka:Legal costs of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 23, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Channel 6 finds public defender appointed upon request, with no effort at determining financial need

Updating this ILB entry from Thursday, an ILB reader send this August 22nd story from the Anchorage Daily News. The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 23, 2009

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Budget battles not over in St. Joseph County"

Some quotes from about half-way through a story dated Aug. 20th by Troy Kehoe of WSBT.com, South Bend:Juvenile Justice Center...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 22, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Priest abuse case hinges on "repressed" memories"

The ILB had this most recent entry Jan. 25th on former Catholic priest Harry Monroe. Now a trial is taking...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 22, 2009

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Ind. Courts - Channel 6 finds public defender appointed upon request, with no effort at determining financial need

Indy Channel 6 News' Jack Rinehart had this report last evening. Here are some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS -- Some within the Marion...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 20, 2009

Courts - "3rd Circuit Appeal Challenges Judge's Outside Research in Bench Trial"; Where is Indiana on this?

Henry Gottlieb writes today in the New Jersey Law Journal:A federal appeals court has been asked to limit the right...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 20, 2009

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "A call for a moratorium on executions"

Updating this ILB entry from August 9th, Jon Murray has a story today in the Indianapolis Star headed "Activists again...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Judge Morton retired: Have garden, will travel"

Sarah O. Wilson's lengthy Aug. 15th story in the Rochester Sentinel begins:After 30 years as judge of Fulton Circuit Court,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Defendant will serve prison time under credit restriction, a recent Indiana law that states certain crimes can't receive the usual time off for good behavior"

James D. Wolf Jr. reports in the Gary Post-Tribune, in a story that begins:VALPARAISO -- A man who moved from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Monday, August 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Dearborn Judge Introduces New Court For Addicts"

Southeast Indiana's Eagle News 99.3 FM has this story today by Mike Perleberg:(Lawrenceburg, IN) - A Dearborn County judge has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 17, 2009

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Ind. Decisions - Still more on "Apparently there are all sorts of surprises in the special session budget"

Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 13th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today has a feature on Janes Payne. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 16, 2009

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Ind. Courts - Continuing on with: Managing the electronic communication revolution in the Indiana courtroom

This will be the 6th ILB entry under the heading "Managing the electronic communication revolution in the Indiana courtroom" The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 15, 2009

Friday, August 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Juvenile racial disparities subject of conference"

Andy Grimm of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:Black youths in Lake County are twice as likely to be arrested than...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 14, 2009

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Ind. Decisions - More on "Apparently there are all sorts of surprises in the special session budget"

Picking up on this ILB entry from August 10th, where a Court of Appeals opinion pointed out that during the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 13, 2009

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Court translation services spotty, but less so locally"

Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier reports today:When a Hispanic girl, 7, took the stand during a criminal trial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - Civil and criminal liability issues re accidental child death from sleeping with an infant

Tomorrow the Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in a case where:The Parents filed a complaint in Starke Circuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Job losses take toll on public defender funds"

From the Johnson County Daily Journal, this lengthy story ($$) by Annie Goeller. Here are some quotes:College students and people...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Managing the electronic communication revolution in the Indiana courtroom

Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 4th, Katherine A. Helm (currently clerking for a U.S. district court judge in California...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Monday, August 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Facing foreclosure? Experts advise action: Homeowners can take steps to minimize fallout"

That is the headline to a lengthy story today in the South Bend Tribune, reported by Kim Kilbride. Debra Voltz-Miller,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 10, 2009

Sunday, August 09, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Chiropractor, attorney accused of scam: Accident victim says her saga painful; federal case alleges insurance fraud"

Andy Grimm has the very long story today in the Gary Post Tribune. [Crystal Kennebrew's first visit to] "a Hammond...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 09, 2009

Ind. Courts - "A call for a moratorium on executions"

That is the title of this editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Jon Laramore’s opposition to the death penalty...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 09, 2009

Saturday, August 08, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Golf ball ‘tsunami' prompts lawsuit"

This story appeared yesterday in the Seymour / Jackson County Tribune.:Owners of two homes in a golf course subdivision south...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 08, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "Lawyer ordered before judge on contempt issue"

Updating this ILB entry from July 19th, Bill Engle of the Richmond Palladium-Item reports today:Indianapolis attorney Sarah Nagy will face...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 08, 2009

Ind. Courts - Marion County potential jurors face detailed inquiries

A search of the ILB for the term "juror questionnaire" turned up a number of interesting entries. Today Jon Murray...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 08, 2009

Friday, August 07, 2009

Courts - "Boston attorney sues lenders, says they created ‘toxic’ products"

From the August 5th Boston Globe, this story by Jennifer B. McKim. Some quotes from the lengthy report:A Boston attorney...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 07, 2009

Thursday, August 06, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Dvorak explains delay in South Bend arson/murder case"

St. Joseph County Prosecutor Michael Dvorak explains the ins and outs of extradition in this story today by Jeff Parrott...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 06, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Red Spot may have to pay $26 million for cleanup" [Updated]

Dan Shaw has a report today in the Evansville Courier & Press headed "Red Spot may have to pay $26...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 06, 2009

Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Ind. Courts - Plan to move office of Starke County Prosecutor from the basement of the jail to the second floor of the court house

WKVI Daily News has this report today:Yesterday www.wkvi.com had a chance to read the perspective of Starke County Commissioner Dan...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Tuesday, August 04, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Managing the electronic communication revolution in the Indiana courtroom

In this ILB entry from July 25th, I quoted from an article in the New York Law Journal that: "Attorneys...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 04, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Evansville student is among 30 participating in an Indiana Supreme Court summer program for those interested in law school"

The Evansville Courier & Press reports:Tanisha Carothers, a 2005 graduate of North High School and a 2009 graduate of Tennessee...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 04, 2009

Monday, August 03, 2009

Ind. Law - "It's the Law: courts want people on their best behavior"

Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column today, August 3rd, looks at court etiquette, in the second of two...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 03, 2009

Sunday, August 02, 2009

Courts - Indiana's statutory history and the dangers of the controversial Google book settlement

This editorial from the July 29th NY Times, headed "Google’s Big Plan for Books ," gives a good summary of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 02, 2009

Ind. Courts - Interview with Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Paul Mathias about JTAC

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, which published this story on July 13th, headed "Delays hurt plan to link state courts:...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 02, 2009

Friday, July 31, 2009

Law - "Finding Accurate Law Text Online Nearly Impossible"

The ABA Standing Committee on the Law Library of Congress had a panel today at the ABA's annual meeting in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 31, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Texting, tweeting tempt jurors, frustrate judges"

An AP story appearing today in the Miami Herald (and a number of Indiana papers), by Charles Wilson, picks up...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 31, 2009

Ind. Courts - Continuing with "Road-rage shooting trial begins this week in Clark County"

Updating this ILB entry from July 29th, Matt Thacker of the Jeffersonville News & Tribune has a story headed: "Prosecution...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 31, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on "He was trying to put her over that railing"

Updating these ILB entries from Juen and July 2007, Sue Scott of WLFI reports today in a story with video...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 31, 2009

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Ind. Courts - “It looks like we screwed up,” said Allen Superior Court Judge John Surbeck

Rebecca S. Green reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:The agency responsible for monitoring local criminals on home detention...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 30, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Managing the electronic communication revolution in the Indiana courtroom

Updating this ILB entry from July 25th, it turns out the ILB completely missed relevant details/dicta from one recent decision...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 30, 2009

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Road-rage shooting trial begins this week in Clark County"

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, it looks like the trial will get plenty of coverage. "Road rage jury hears...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Ind. Courts - FWJG on campaigns for judges

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a long and somewhat unfocused editorial today, that concludes:As long as candidates must run...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "Road-rage shooting trial begins this week in Clark County"

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Harold J. Adams has this report today in the Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes:A Jeffersonville woman...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Ind. Courts - Greene County Courthouse lawsuit tops $1 million in legal fees and counting

From Nick Schneider's very long story yesterday in the Greene County Daily World, here is the beginning:If the Greene County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Monday, July 27, 2009

Ind. Law - "It's the Law: messing with a judge is criminal"

Ken Kosky's NWI Times' "It's the Law" column today, July 27th, looks at courtroom laws, in the first of two...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 27, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: managing the electronic communication revolution in the Indiana courtroom

Updating this ILB entry from July 25th, which noted that the ILB had been told that:Friday, an Indiana Supreme Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 27, 2009

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Three lawsuits may change how NCAA operates"

Mark Alesia of the Indianapolis Star reports today that: "The NCAA has spent more than $84 million defending lawsuits since...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 26, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Road-rage shooting trial begins this week in Clark County"

Updating this list of earlier ILB entries, Matt Thacker of the New Albany News & Tribune wrote July 25th:One of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 26, 2009

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Ind. Courts - Managing the electronic communication revolution in the Indiana courtroom

It began with stories of cell phones banned in the Allen County Courthouse. That was in November of 2006. Several...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 25, 2009

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Ind. Courts - Per Jeremy Mull, Clark County's chief deputy prosecutor: "The case is highly unusual."

He continued: “I have never encountered a case similar to this one,” he said. “It is very much out of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 23, 2009

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "Franklin College sues Ohio-based university"

Updating this ILB entry from July 7th, the Indianapolis Star has a story headlined "Franklin vs. Franklin copycat suit settled,"...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Ind. Courts - Former Indiana Chief Justice Richard M. Givan dies at 88

Here is a story by Diana Penner in the Indianapolis Star that begins:Richard Givan, a justice on the Indiana Supreme...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "IHSAA faces Title IX lawsuit over scheduling: Former coach claims inequity in nights girls and boys basketball games are played"

Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, here now are links to the complaint filed by Ms. Parker, along with...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Ind. Courts - "IHSAA faces Title IX lawsuit over scheduling: Former coach claims inequity in nights girls and boys basketball games are played"

Nat Newell reports today in a story on the front of the Indianapolis Star sports section:Former Franklin County High School...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "Delays hurt plan to link state courts: Millions spent, progress scant, and legislators growing weary"

This ILB entry from July 14th quoted from an article in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Repeating some of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 19, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "State targets prosecutor's lapsed license"

Updating these ILB entries from July 1 and July 8, Charles Wilson reports today for the AP:INDIANAPOLIS — Hundreds of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 19, 2009

Ind. Gov't. - "Victims still waiting for help Thousands of claims for aid from state sit unpaid" [Updated]

That is the headline to this lengthy, front-page story today in the Indianapolis Star, reported by Tim Evans, Mark Alesia...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 19, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Lawyer ordered before judge on contempt issue"

"Attorney faces contempt: Judge orders Sarah Nagy to appear in court July 29" is the headline to the story today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 19, 2009

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Ind. Gov't. - "Special prosecutor appointed on Peggy Wilder issue: Scott County attorney to look into allegations of credit card misuse"

ILB entries from early this year, inlcuded this one from Jan.17 quoting a Louisville Courier Journal story that began:A state...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 18, 2009

Friday, July 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Venue changed in LaPorte County judge's case"; 200 anonymous online newspaper reader comments entered in evidence [Updated]

From a report today in the South Bend Tribune:LaPorte County Judge Jennifer Evans-Koethe, charged with trying to interfere with the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - "$1.3 million Allen County Courthouse fix OK’d"

Amanda Iacone reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:The Allen County Council agreed to spend $1.3 million to repair...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Madison courthouse will come back"

Dale Moss of the Louisville Courier Journal has a column today on the restoration of the Jefferson County Courthouse in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 17, 2009

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Delays hurt plan to link state courts: Millions spent, progress scant, and legislators growing weary"

Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had a great story yesterday that I nearly missed. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS –...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Judge wants local attorney to turn over drug-seizure records"

A long story in today's Vincennes Sun Commercial deals with drug forfeiture funds. (Readers will recall the long-running dispute in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "Federal Judge Allen Sharp dies "

Updating preliminary coverage from July 10, the South Bend Tribune today has a lengthy story by Margaret Fosmoe, headed "Tough-minded...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - Marion County Deputy Prosecutor faces charge of driving car while drunk

A brief story today in the Indianapolis Star:A Marion County deputy prosecutor was arrested Saturday in Broad Ripple on preliminary...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 12, 2009

Friday, July 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Federal Judge Allen Sharp dies "

Laura Kirtley of WLFI 18 has a preliminary report here. "Judge Allen Sharp, 77, dies at his St. Joseph County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Teen to be tried in bomb threats"

Some quotes from this story today by Anne Blythe of the Raleigh NC News & Observer:Federal prosecutors say a teenager...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 10, 2009

Thursday, July 09, 2009

Ind. Courts - "ACLU Lawsuit claims Indiana law examiners violate the ADA "

Leigh Jones reports in today's National Law Journal in a story that begins:The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 09, 2009

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "State targets prosecutor's lapsed license" [Corrected]

Updating this ILB entry from July 1st, quoted from a Gary Post-Tribune story that began:Newton County Prosecutor J. Edward Barce,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Franklin College sues Ohio-based university"

Today in the Indianapolis Star, Cindy Marshall reports:Franklin College filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Franklin University to stop the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Ind. Decisions - "People Forced to Appear in Court Without Interpreters, Violating Federal Law"

From the Jan. 9, 2008 Indiana Supreme Court decision in Jesus Arrieta v. State of Indiana:American courts regularly supply interpreters...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Monday, July 06, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Backlog of cases extends toxicology test results: Toxicology tests often take weeks, months to complete"

So reports Tom Moor of the South Bend Tribune today in this story. Some quotes:When a death investigation is being...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 06, 2009

Saturday, July 04, 2009

Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County courtrooms will soon be outfitted with computers and Internet access, revolutionizing judges' access to information on the bench"; a look at Rule 2.9(C) limits on independent research

Madeline Buckley today has this story in the South Bend Tribune. Some quotes:St. Joseph County courtrooms will soon be outfitted...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 04, 2009

Thursday, July 02, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Marion County Public Defender On Leave After Arrest: Lawyer Accused Of Breaking Into Home, Battery"

Jack Rinehart of INDY 6 News has this story this evening....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 02, 2009

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on: A bizarre story this afternoon involving the wife of a Marion Superior Court judge

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star:Kristina H. Nelson, 43, who is the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Ind. Courts - "State targets prosecutor's lapsed license"

Ruth Ann Krause reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:Newton County Prosecutor J. Edward Barce, who is serving as special prosecutor...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Ind. Courts - Courts should operate tomorrow, no matter what

Chief Justice Shepard has issued this message:As of this hour, the General Assembly appears poised to adopt a new biennial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: A bizarre story this afternoon involving the wife of a Marion Superior Court judge

Updating this entry, Jon Murray reports this afternoon:A senior judge today asked the Indiana Supreme Court to appoint a special...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Monday, June 29, 2009

Ind. Courts - A bizarre story this afternoon involving the wife of a Marion Superior Court judge [Updated]

Heather Gillers of the Indianapolis Star has the story. Some quotes:A former IMPD employee who is the wife of a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 29, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County Traffic Court in the news today

Updating this ILB entry from May 5th, Jon Murray reports this morning in the Indianapolis Star in a story that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 29, 2009

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Ind. Courts - St. Joe Circuit Judge Michael Gotsch has ordered County Probate Judge Peter Nemeth, who handles juvenile cases, to appear in court Thursday

Some quotes from a long story today by Dave Stephens of the South Bend Tribune:SOUTH BEND - Two judges are...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 27, 2009

Friday, June 26, 2009

Ind. Courts - Might Indiana trial courts close after June 30th?

Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times reports today:INDIANAPOLIS | The region’s five Lake Michigan casinos would go dark, state parks...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 26, 2009

Ind. Courts - Clerk of Courts announces new hours

The Main Office of the Clerk of the Indiana Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Tax Court will have new...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 26, 2009

Ind. Courts - Two odd stories involving Indiana courts

Shawntaye Hopkins has a report in the Lexington Herald-Leader headed "Central Ky. family court judge faces misconduct charges." Some quotes:GEORGETOWN...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 26, 2009

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Racist blogger targets federal judges in Chicago"

The Chicago Tribune's law blog, Chicago Law, had this entry last evening reporting:Hal Turner, an occasional talk show host on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 25, 2009

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Ind. Decisions - "Medical malpractice awards are an uncommon result in Indiana's long process"

Amanda Harmon reports today in the Indianapolis Star:Marion County juries awarded high-dollar damages in two medical malpractice cases this month,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Ind. Law - "Courts set for foreclosure change"

Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette writes today about SEA 492. The story begins:Though it might be...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Ind. Courts - "ACLU sues over prayer limits at federal prison"

Charles Wilson of the AP reports:Two Muslim inmates held in a special unit at the U.S. prison in Terre Haute...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Commission on Judicial Qualifications has issued a Public Admonition against the Honorable Roger L. Huizenga, Walkerton Town Court in St. Joseph County

Updating this ILB entry from June 22nd, Jeff Parrot of the South Bend Tribune reports today:The commission determined that Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Monday, June 22, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Lebanon City Court has hired a collection agency"

From the story in the Lebanon Reporter:Chet Klene, CEO of Eagle Accounts Group LLC, and City Court Judge Tamie Morog...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 22, 2009

Ind. Courts - Commission on Judicial Qualifications has issued a Public Admonition against the Honorable Roger L. Huizenga, Walkerton Town Court in St. Joseph County

Here is the release; here is the admonition. From the release:In one incident, Judge Huizenga was investigated for his actions...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 22, 2009

Friday, June 19, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Wells Fargo sues Lauth executives, wives"

Jeff Swiatek has a report in the Indianapolis Star that begins:Wells Fargo Bank has sued eight principals of Carmel developer...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 19, 2009

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Jeffersonville attorney Larry Wilder found asleep in trash can" [Updated]

David A. Mann reports this afternoon in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune in a lengthy story - here are some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 18, 2009

Ind. Courts - List posted of lawyers suspended for failing to pay registration fees or comply with CLE requirements

The Supreme Court has today made available a 27-page order, file stamped May 5th, headed: "Order of suspension of certain...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 18, 2009

Ind. Courts - Two stories of county courthouse repairs

Bob Kasarda reported yesterday in the NWI Times:VALPARAISO | It turns out the water problems at the Porter County Courthouse...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 18, 2009

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Ind. Law - "Federal Judge slams Bose McKinney's actions in suit, orders it to pay half plaintiff's legal costs"

A lengthy Indianapolis Star story today by Jeff Swiatek begins:A federal judge has sanctioned the prominent Indianapolis law firm of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Monday, June 15, 2009

Ind. Courts - Justice Dept. settles lawsuit against Harrison County sheriff alleging sex discrimination

From a press release today issued by the Justice Department:“Women in the workplace have the right to earn a living...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 15, 2009

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "Ex-Clark court workers sue: Two claim firings politically based"

Updating this ILB entry from June 4th, Braden Lammers writes today in the New Albany News & Tribune in a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 13, 2009

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Ind. Courts - $1 million suit targets Bloomington's Furr family, associates, and a law firm

A story today ($$) in the Bloomington Herald Times begins:A lawsuit filed in Monroe Circuit Court seeks more than $1...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 11, 2009

Ind. Courts - 2009 Edition of the Indiana Trial Court Administration Manual For Judges and Clerks now available

Access it here. The description:Though the Division of State Court Administration, the Indiana Judicial Center, and the Indiana Association of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 11, 2009

Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Ind. Courts - Justice Boehm to meet with Star Editorial Board

An Indianapolis Star blog called "The Board" has this item, posted by Beth Murphy:Everyone wants an audience with the Star...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Monday, June 08, 2009

Ind. Courts - Madison's Jefferson County Courthouse Fire Ruled Accidental

From the Madison Courier:The fire that severely damaged the Jefferson County Courthouse on May 20, has been ruled accidental. According...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 08, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Courts seeing more 'pro se' cases filed"

Jeff Parrott of the South Bend Tribune reports today that "Judges and court officials say a growing number of people...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 08, 2009

Sunday, June 07, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Veto of done deal could yet be undone"

Here are some earlier ILB entries on HEA 1491 and Governor Daniels veto of the bill which would abolish merit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 07, 2009

Courts - Alert reader finds Judge Sotomeyer is confused by Indiana University's two law school campuses

On March 20-21, 2003, Judge Sonya Sotomeyer was at "Indiana University, Maurer School of Law" where, she writes, "I delivered...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 07, 2009

Saturday, June 06, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Allen County judges getting snippy: The flurry of curt e-mails about filing might have root in caseload numbers"

This column by Kevin Leininger of the Fort Wayne New-Sentinel is long, but too much fun not to read in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 06, 2009

Thursday, June 04, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Ex-Clark court workers sue: Two claim firings politically based"

Ben Zion Hershberg reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:Two former Clark County Circuit Court employees have filed separate lawsuits...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 04, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Group challenges arrests of Notre Dame protesters"

Updating earlier ILB entries, Jeff Parrott of the South Bend Tribune reports today in a lengthy story:SOUTH BEND — Just...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 04, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Justice Sullivan heading to D.C. appeals court?"

So asks Terry Burns in the blog Indianapolis Times this morning....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 04, 2009

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Ind. Courts - Updating: Training on new loan modification programs [Updated]

Updating this ILB entry from March 13th, which set out the schedule for the first round of seminars available to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Ind. Courts - Justice Rucker on judicial diversity

Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times writes today about an interview he conducted o Tuesday with Indiana Supreme Court Justice...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Monday, May 25, 2009

Courts - "Police use GPS to track suspects despite murky law"

Updating earlier ILB entries on GPS trackers, Ryan J. Foley of the AP has this long report today....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 25, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Judge rules against Westfield on road fees"

Chris Sikich and Carrie Ritchie report today in the Indianapolis Star:Westfield might have made a costly mistake. Ruling on a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 25, 2009

Friday, May 22, 2009

Ind. Courts - Gary paper praises Gov. Daniels for HEA 1491 veto

Here is the editorial in the Gary Post-Tribune today:The Lake Superior Court system as we know it today was created...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 22, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: 7th Circuit judges comment on female attorneys' attire

More re the topic of this ILB entry yesterday, today from John Schwartz of the NY Times...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 22, 2009

Ind. Court - "County records likely ruined in Madison fire"

From the Louisville Courier Journal this morning, an AP story:MADISON, Ind. -- A fire that heavily damaged the 154-year-old Jefferson...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 22, 2009

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Pastrick civil trial likely called off"

Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, Dan Hinkel of the NWI Times reports:HAMMOND | A lawyer for former East...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 21, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Jefferson County Courthouse in Madison goes up in flames, roof collapses

Updating this ILB entry from early this morning, Ben Jackey of WLKY has this story. A quote:Decades of history may...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 21, 2009

Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit judges comment on female attorneys' attire

Really. Read the entry and comments at the WSJ Law Blog. A quote:Some esteemed federal judges in Illinois, it seems,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 21, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Federal Judge asked to rule on fate, costs for Pastrick: Former East Chicago mayor, co-defendant Fife face racketeering charges"

Andy Grimm reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:HAMMOND -- Former East Chicago mayor Robert A. Pastrick likely will never have...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 21, 2009

Ind. Courts - Jefferson County Courthouse in Madison goes up in flames, roof collapses

Here is the story from WLKY.com, along with video, and a slideshow, that shows the total destruction of the historic...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 21, 2009

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Ind. Courts - "New rule on St. Joseph Superior Court bonds likely to be permanent"

Updating several earlier ILB entries, the most recent posted yesterday, this story today in the South Bend Tribune by Alicia...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Emergency "bonding-out rule" signed Thursday by the judges of St. Joseph Superior Court

Updating earlier ILB entries from May 16th and May 17th, Alicia Gallegos of the South Bend Tribune has a long...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Emergency "bonding-out rule" signed Thursday by the judges of St. Joseph Superior Court

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, today Sue Lowe reports in the South Bend Tribune:SOUTH BEND — There were two...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 17, 2009

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Ind. Courts - Emergency "bonding-out rule" signed Thursday by the judges of St. Joseph Superior Court

Pablo Rios reports today in the South Bend Tribune:Before a new emergency rule was signed Thursday in St. Joseph Superior...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 16, 2009

Friday, May 15, 2009

Ind. Courts - David Happe to succeed Hopper as Madison County judge

Shawn McGrath reports today in the Anderson Herald Bulletin:Madison County’s newest soon-to-be judge was defending a client against theft charges...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 15, 2009

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Disciplinary Commission Complaint: Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney violated conduct rules

Updating this ILB entry from May 9th, here is a link to the Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission's 16-page complaint for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 14, 2009

Courts - Still more on: NY high court rules police need warrants for GPS trackers

Updating ILB reports from Tuesday and yesterday (including a link to the opinion), Sewell Chan reports today in the NY...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Library will try to revive claims in fraud case"

Updating earlier ILB entries on the Indianapolis Central Library lawsuits, the Indianapolis Star reports today:The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library will...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on Daniels' veto of HEA 1491

Ed Ronco has this report in the South Bend Tribune. Some quotes:Gov. Mitch Daniels has vetoed a bill that would...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 14, 2009

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Ind. Law - Governor acts on HEA 1491 - St. Joseph Superior Court Judges; 6th COA panel [Updated]

Governor Daniels this afternoon has acted to veto HEA 1491. Here is the Governor's veto message:The current method of selecting...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Ind. Courts - Arguments before full 7th Circuit in mezuzah case may put Judge Wood and Williams in spotlight

Mike Robinson of the AP has this story today in the Washington Post. The long story begins:CHICAGO -- When a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - "U.S. attorney vows to keep prosecuting corrupt pols"

Dan Hinkel reports today in the NWI Times:GARY | Acting U.S. Attorney David Capp joked Monday about the two metaphors...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit Judge Diane Wood featured today in NY Times article

Neil A. Lewis writes today in the NY Times, in a long article that begins:WASHINGTON — When President Bill Clinton...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on the suspension of La Porte Superior Court 3 Judge Jennifer Evans Koethe

Updating this ILB entry from May 9th,, the Supreme Court has now posted the documents, both filed May 8th --...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Monday, May 11, 2009

Ind. Courts - Judge Grant Hawkins returns to bench after 60 day suspension

Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star:A Marion Superior Court judge returned to the bench today after serving a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 11, 2009

Ind. Courts - Greenwood City Court is the first city court in the state to install the Indiana Supreme Court's computerized case management system

That is from this press release issued today by the Court -- it begins:"The Greenwood City Court is the first...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 11, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Galveston planning a town court" to bring money to the town

See the story by Ken de la Bastide here in the Logansport Pharos-Tribune. Some quotes:GALVESTON — The town of Galveston...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 11, 2009

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Expecting jurors not to be tempted by a mountain of information just fingertips away is a national issue, one local court officials must deal with as well"

So writes Stacey Stumpf of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in this opinion piece. More:“We have strict rules of evidence,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - Michigan City paper calls for Judge Koethe to resign

From this editorial today in the Michigan City News-Dispatch:La Porte Superior Court 3 Judge Jennifer Evans Koethe has been indicted,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 10, 2009

Saturday, May 09, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on the suspension of La Porte Superior Court 3 Judge Jennifer Evans Koethe

Updating earlier entries, Laurie Wink of the Michigan City News-Dispatch writes today:LA PORTE - The Indiana Supreme Court suspended with...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 09, 2009

Ind. Courts - Disciplinary Commission Complaint: Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney violated conduct rules

Joy Leiker reports today in the Muncie Star-Press in a lengthy story that begins:INDIANAPOLIS -- The good news for Delaware...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 09, 2009

Friday, May 08, 2009

Ind. Courts - "The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has recommended that a La Porte County judge who was indicted Thursday with a felony be suspended from her job with pay"

Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, Pablo Rio is reporting in the South Bend Tribune:The Indiana Commission on Judicial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 08, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "Grand jury indicts LaPorte judge who was shot, her husband" [Updated]

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Pablo Rios of the South Bend Tribune has a report that adds this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 08, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Special prosecutor: No criminal charges against McKinney"

Joy Leiker reports today in the Muncie Star-Press:MUNCIE — A special prosecutor has cleared Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 08, 2009

Thursday, May 07, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Grand jury indicts LaPorte judge who was shot, her husband"

Breaking news from the NWI Times:A LaPorte Superior Court judge who was wounded by a gunshot in her home in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 07, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on: A Marion County public defender caught in child solicitation sting

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 19, 2008, Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star:A former Marion County public...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 07, 2009

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Re the Appellate Clerk's docket, has the other shoe finally dropped?

This ILB entry from April 1st began:Almost exactly one year ago, on April 2, 2008, the ILB posted a note...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Ind. Courts - Marion County Traffic Court in the news today

Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has a story today about the scrapping of the plan to move the court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Ind. Courts - "A case for veto of court-expansion bill"

The ILB has had a long list of entries on HEA 1491, the bill now pending the Governor's signature, that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Monday, May 04, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County reportedly suspends bench warrants for delinquent parents [Updated]

Following up on this ILB entry from Feb. 6th, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star today continues his reporting on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 04, 2009

Sunday, May 03, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Jury still out on Lake County judge's request to move into old courthouse"

Kathleen Quilligan reports today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:CROWN POINT | Although a Lake County judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 03, 2009

Saturday, May 02, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on yesterday's post on the St. Joe judges selection bill

In this post yesterday I suggested:Rather than a new, unnecessary sixth panel of the Court of Appeals, if we are...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 02, 2009

Friday, May 01, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Conferees agreed to version of St. Joe judges selection bill; my thoughts

Updating this ILB entry from Tuesday, HEA 1491 is now ready for submission to the Governor. The new panel of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 01, 2009

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Ind. Courts - "State investigating Judge Spencer: Allegations stem from Ward murder trial"

From the Anderson Herald Bulletin, a story by Stephen Dick that begins:Judge Fredrick Spencer of Madison Circuit Court is under...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 30, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Judge Hamilton sails through 2nd hearing"

So reports Maureen Groppe / Gannett News Service today in the Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:WASHINGTON -- Despite Republicans' insistence that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 30, 2009

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Conferees agreed to version of St. Joe judges selection bill [Updated]

Updating this entry from last evening, the Senate has now adopted the Conference Committee Report on HB 1491. Here is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Ind. Courts - Conferees agreed to version of St. Joe judges selection bill [Updated]

So reports Ed Ronco for South Bend's WSBT. Here is the story (BTW - no CCR is available yet online,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Environment - Indiana Court of Appeals named as a Law Office Climate Challenge Partner by the ABA

From a release issued yesterday:NDIANAPOLIS – The Court of Appeals of Indiana is pleased to be named as a Law...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Monday, April 27, 2009

Ind. Courts - Proposed changes to the Rules for Court-Administered Alcohol and Drug Programs

Check here for more information....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 27, 2009

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Ind. Courts - Justice Sandra Day O'Connor speaks in South Bend and Fort Wayne

Here are some earlier ILB entries on the St. Joe County judges' election issue. This entry from April 2nd contained...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 26, 2009

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Rolls-Royce faces sex-bias suit by two Indy managers"

Jeff Swiatek, business reporter for the Indianapolis Star, had a long story Thursday about the "Lawsuit of two Indy managers...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 25, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Hamilton Co. lawyers offer brief in U.S. strip-search case"

Updating this ILB entry from April 18th, on the oral argument before the SCOTUS in the case of Safford Unified...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 25, 2009

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Justice O’Connor argues against electing judges in St. Joseph County"

Jeff Parrot reports this afternoon in the South Bend Tribune:SOUTH BEND — Although she fears it might already be too...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Ind. Courts - "7th Circuit Nominee To Go Before Senate Judiciary Again"

CQ Politics' Keith Perine reports that David Hamilton will make a second appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee on April...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "Monroe County public defender’s office faces allegations"

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Andy Graham of the Bloomington Herald-Times has this follow-up story ($$) today. Some quotes:The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Lake County criminal judge seeks federal judgeship"

From the NWI Times, a story by Dan Hinkel:Lake Criminal Court Judge Salvador Vasquez has told U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Monroe County public defender’s office faces allegations"

Andy Graham of the Bloomington Herald-Times has this story ($$) today. Some quotes:The Monroe County Public Defender’s Office has made...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Ind. Courts - Further updating "LaPorte deputy prosecutor shot"

Updating this ILB entry from April 19th, Laurie Wink of the Michigan City News-Dispatch writes today in a story that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "Could 2009 bring a third Camm trial?"

This January 5th ILB entry quoted from a New Albany/Jeffersonville News & Tribune story that began:David Camm is still waiting...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "St. Joe County judges' election bill gets Senate OK;" plus some observations from the ILB

Updating this ILB entry from April 16th, which included this paragraph about the language in HB 1491 (currently in conference...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Monday, April 20, 2009

Ind. Courts - Results of the February 2009 Indiana Bar Exam

The names of those who succeeded are available here....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 20, 2009

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Ind. Courts - Updating "LaPorte deputy prosecutor shot" [Updated]

Updating five earlier ILB entries, the AP is reporting:A LaPorte County grand jury has been impaneled to investigate the December...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 19, 2009

Courts - Even more on: Indiana decisions cited in Coleman-Frankin Senate dispute

Supplementing these three earlier ILB entries, a long story yesterday on the Minnesota Senate election, reported by Patricia Lopex of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 19, 2009

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "Killer wins judge's permission to marry in jail"

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, quoting a story in the Gary Post-Tribune, today's NWI Times has a slightly different...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 18, 2009

Friday, April 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Killer wins judge's permission to marry in jail"

From a brief story today in the Gary Post Tribune reported by Ruth Ann Krause:Despite facing hundreds of years in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - Clark County Circuit Court's focus turns to mental health cases

A long and interesting story by Matt Thacker in the New Albany News & Tribune begins:It took Clark County Circuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 17, 2009

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Doing the Old Courthouse justice: Bar association raises more than $230,000 for renovations"

Jimmy Nesbitt reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:The Evansville Bar Association has raised more than $230,000 to renovate...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 16, 2009

Ind. Courts - Prosecutor Mark McKinney faces more accusations

Rick Yencer has this story today in the Muncie Star-Press....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 16, 2009

Ind. Courts - "St. Joe County judges' election bill gets Senate OK"; plus some observations from the ILB [Revised]

Updating earlier ILB entries, including this one from yesterday, Jeff Parrott of the South Bend Tribune has a lengthy story...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 16, 2009

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Ind. Courts - Senate passes bill to abolish merit selection of judges in St. Joseph County [Updated]

HB 1491, which would abolish merit selection of judges in St. Joseph County, plus create a 6th panel for the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "Court of appeals deliberating on mayor's election"

A companion to this entry from earlier today is the editorial in today's Muncie Star-Press headed "Lawsuit's continuation not in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Court of appeals deliberating on mayor's election"

Updating this ILB entry from Monday, the Court of Appeals yesterday heard oral argument in the Muncie mayoral challenge. Here...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Ind. Courts - NYT editorial lauds 7th Circuit nominee, Judge Hamilton

Today the NY Times has an editorial that begins:President Obama has done well with his first judicial nomination — David...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Jury begins deliberations in Central Library fraud lawsuit"

Updating earlier ILB entries, Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star in a story that begins:LEBANON, Ind. -- Attorneys...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Wisconsin's diploma privilege under attack

Updating this ILB entry from April 11th, Ashby Jones of the WSJ Law Blog wrote yesterday, in an entry that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - A story that leaves you wanting to know more

The Decatur Daily Democrat has a story today that certainly leaves you wanting more, but apparently there is no more:Adams...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Lake County judges shouldn't be elected"

An editorial today in the Gary Post-Tribune:A bill pending in the state Senate would, if approved, change judicial procedures in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Indiana bankruptcies soar 41% in year"

An AP story posted to the Indy Star site begins:As the economy foundered, bankruptcies in Indiana soared 41% from March...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Election of all St. Joseph superior court judges / Creation of 6th district COA panel

HB 1491 passed second reading in the Senate yesterday and is on the calendar today (p. 6) for a final...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Monday, April 13, 2009

Ind. Law - Election of all St. Joseph superior court judges / Creation of 6th district COA panel

HB 1491, about which there are many ILB entries (here is a list), is on the Senate 2nd reading calendar...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 13, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Lake County prosecutor declines interest in judgeship, U.S. attorney post"

Marisa Kwiatkowski reports this afternoon in the NWI Times in a story that begins:CROWN POINT | Lake County Prosecutor Bernard...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 13, 2009

Ind. Courts - What is a cogent argument?

Indiana Appellate Rule 46 sets out the requirements for the arrangement and content of briefs. Appellant's brief shall contain an...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 13, 2009

Ind. Courts - Significant changes to Indiana’s Child Support Rules and Guidelines under consideration

From a release by the Indiana Judicial Center:The Domestic Relations Committee of the Judicial Conference of Indiana is seeking comments...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 13, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Uncontested foreclosure cases on the rise in Lake County"

Here is a long list of earlier ILB entries on the mortgage foreclosure crisis. Today Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 13, 2009

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #13

Committee meetings ended last week. April 15th is the last day for 3rd reading of bills in the opposite house...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 12, 2009

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "Judge pledges quick decision in Liberty Township hospital case"

Updating this ILB entry from March 7th, Vivki Urbanik of the Chesterton Tribune reported April 9th: A Porter County judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 11, 2009

Friday, April 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Indiana files lawsuits against 5 out-of-state foreclosure consultants"

Jeff Swiatek of the Indianapolis Star reports:Five more out-of-state home foreclosure consultants face lawsuits by Indiana's attorney general, who accuses...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "Fight over Inlow funeral to be heard by state Supreme Court" at 9 AM today

Erika D. Smith, who reported yesterday in the Indianapolis Star on the upcoming oral argument, today reports at length on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Proposal to switch to elected judges in St. Joseph Co. advances"; concerns about Lake judges being next

Updatng ILB entries from April 9th and earlier on April 9th, Ed Ronco of the South Bend Tribune reports today:The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 10, 2009

Thursday, April 09, 2009

Ind. Courts - Senate version of budget would make changes in JTAC funding and control

SECTION 115 (see p. 168 of the PDF) of the Senate version of the budget, just out, cuts the Court's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 09, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "Proposal to switch to elected judges in St. Joseph Co. advances"; concerns about Lake judges being next

Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times writes today:Lake County might soon be the only Indiana county that does not...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 09, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Fight over Inlow funeral to be heard by state Supreme Court" at 9 AM today

You may have read about it here in the ILB's "Oral Arguments this Week" ... Today Erika D. Smith of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 09, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Proposal to switch to elected judges in St. Joseph Co. advances"; concerns about Lake judges being next

Updaitng yesterday's ILB entry, WNDU South Bend has this report:It was a close call, but a proposal to switch to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 09, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Hammond federal court to take in $1.8 million"

From the NWI Times:HAMMOND | The United States Courthouse in Hammond has been picked to receive $1.86 million in federal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 09, 2009

Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on proposal to end merit selection of St. Joe County judges

This ILB entry from April 5th began:The Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee will likely vote this Wednesday on whether to send...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Criminal charges filed against Plymouth attorney

Updating this ILB entry from March 5, 2008, WTCA (Marshall County) reports, in a story by publisher Carol Anders:Two charges...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Maryland Public Defender Calls Drug Courts Unconstitutional

Last Saturday I posted this ILB entry on drug courts, the new proposed Marion County rule re ex parte communications...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Tuesday, April 07, 2009

Ind. Courts - Filling Indiana's federal court vacancies

Jon Murray has two good stories this morning about federal court openings, in the Indianapolis Star. The first, a lengthy...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 07, 2009

Monday, April 06, 2009

Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #12

April 15th is the last day for 3rd reading of bills in the opposite house (meaning that there are only...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 06, 2009

Sunday, April 05, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on proposal to end merit selection of St. Joe County judges

The Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee will likely vote this Wednesday on whether to send House Bill 1491 to the full...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 05, 2009

Ind. Courts - Gov. Daniels to consider six for Madison County vacancy

Shawn McGrath of the Anderson Herald Bulletin reports:Fifteen attorneys applied to become the new judge of Madison Superior Court 4,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 05, 2009

Thursday, April 02, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Attorneys host Justice O'Connor to tout merit selection of St. Joseph judges"

Ed Ronco reports today in the South Bend Tribune:A former U.S. Supreme Court justice is throwing her voice into the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 02, 2009

Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Re the Appellate Clerk's docket, has the other shoe finally dropped?

The entry from earlier today has been updated with some Q & A thanks to Kevin Smith, Clerk of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on "House overwhelmingly passes measure to elect jurists in St. Joe County"

Updating this ILB entry from March 12th, Ed Ronco is reporting this afternoon in the South Bend Tribune under the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Ind. Courts - Re the Appellate Clerk's docket, has the other shoe finally dropped? [Updated]

Almost exactly one year ago, on April 2, 2008, the ILB posted a note from a attorney-reader, raising the alert...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on: State workers lawsuit for back pay during 1973-1993 period begins today

Yesterday the ILB asked if anyone had update information about the state workers' lawsuit -- the bench trial began March...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: State workers lawsuit for back pay during 1973-1993 period begins today

The ILB reported on March 10th that the $8.5 million settlement had fallen through and that the state workers' lawsuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Indianapolis Central library lawsuit begins in Boone County courtroom

Updating this ILB entry from March 14th, Jon Murray reports today on the Indianapolis Star site in a story that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Monday, March 30, 2009

Ind. Courts - "The Indiana Supreme Court is seeking comments from judges, attorneys and the public as it considers proposed rule amendments governing Alternative Dispute Resolution"

A release from the Court this evening begins:The Indiana Supreme Court is seeking comments from judges, attorneys and the public...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 30, 2009

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #11

The second half of the legislative session is well underway this week. April 15th is the last day for 3rd...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 29, 2009

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Courts - Still more on: "The Indianapolis Museum of Art wanted its Caravaggio back"

Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, where I wondered whether the IMA's Caravaggio, the Sleeping Cupid, was still tied...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 26, 2009

Courts - Yet more on: "Pa. judges accused of jailing kids for cash" [Updated]

The ILB's most recent entry on this scandal is here, from Feb. 14th. This afternoon the AP is reporting:ALLENTOWN, Pa....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 26, 2009

Ind. Courts - "New judge appointed for Wayne County"

Bill Engle reports in the Richmond Palladium-Item in a story that begins:Hagerstown native Chuck Todd will take his seat on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 26, 2009

Ind. Courts - Op-ed piece on merit retention by State Bar President Bill Jonas

Indiana State Bar Association President Bill Jonas has written a long and thoughtful op-ed piece on judicial retention. You...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 26, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Lawsuit targets Lake County polluters" [Updated]

The AP's Charles Wilson has this story today in the NWI Times. Some quotes:INDIANAPOLIS | Ron Kurth grew up in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 26, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "Judge Mary Harper is researching what information jurors are required to provide to attorneys"

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, the ILB received this note last evening from an Indiana deputy prosecutor:Ms. Oddi, In response...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 26, 2009

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Ind. Courts - Judge Hamilton hearing set for April 1st

The Blog of Legal Times reports this afternoon in an entry that begins:The next possible battle in the judicial confirmation...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Judge Mary Harper is researching what information jurors are required to provide to attorneys"

James D. Wolf Jr. reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:VALPARAISO -- A county judge is researching protection of jurors after...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Porter County Courthouse cleared of mold"

James D. Wolf Jr. reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:VALPARAISO -- The fifth floor of the Porter County Courthouse is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Monday, March 23, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Court addresses increase in people representing themselves"

Marisa Kwiatkowski reports today in the NWI Times:CROWN POINT | Lake Circuit Court Judge Lorenzo Arredondo said the increasing number...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 23, 2009

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on: David F. Hamilton, selection of President Obama for 7th Circuit [Updated]

The Blog of Legal Times posted this more detailed entry on Judge Hamilton on March 20th. It includes a scanned...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 22, 2009

Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #10

The second half of the legislative session is well underway this week and bills are being heard in second house...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 22, 2009

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Lawyer sanctioned over delayed release"

From the Indianapolis Star:The Indiana Supreme Court has issued a public reprimand of an Indianapolis attorney whose client sat in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 19, 2009

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Obama's pick for Indianapolis judge would fill spot once saved for Hammond federal judge" [Updated]

That is the headline to an unattributed NWI Times story that begins:President Barack Obama nominated an Indianapolis-based federal judge to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Is Bankruptcy the Answer? – Part 1"

This story by Sarah Platt appears on the WNDU South Bend website. A quote:Compared to the other 50 states, Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Justice Department Settles Allegations of Disability Discrimination Against Town of St. John, Indiana"

The U.S. Department of Justice has issued this press release:WASHINGTON, March 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Justice Department today announced a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - "McKinney won't have to repay DTF money"

Rick Yencer reports today in the Muncie Star-Press in a story that begins:MUNCIE -- Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney will...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: David F. Hamilton said to be selection of President Obama for 7th Circuit [Updated]

Updating this ILB entry from earlier this morning, it is no longer "said to be." Here is the official White...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Settlement avoids judicial mandate action in Hammond

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 26th, Susan Brown reports today in the NWI Times:HAMMOND | Money didn't provoke the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - Even more on: Training on new loan modification programs

Updating this ILB entry from March 13th, which set forth the known dates of upcoming foreclosure seminars, tomorrow evening's session...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - David F. Hamilton said to be selection of President Obama for 7th Circuit

Neil A. Lewis reports today in the NY Times:WASHINGTON — President Obama is expected to name his first candidate to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Monday, March 16, 2009

Ind. Courts - DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Indianapolis Law Firm to Enforce the Employment Rights of Indiana Army National Guardsman [Updated]

A press release today from the U.S. Department of Justice:WASHINGTON, March 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Justice today filed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 16, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Hebron police getting high-tech cameras for cars"

Phil Wieland reports today in the NWI Times:The department is getting cameras for each of its eight squad cars through...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 16, 2009

Ind. Courts - Several attorneys expected to apply for Madison County judgeship

Shawn McGrath of the Anderson Herald Bulletin writes today in a story that begins:ANDERSON — The speculation has been rife....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 16, 2009

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Ind. Courts - Morgan County prosecutor writes from Afghanistan

The ILB was delighted to receive this e-mail this morning:Marcia, Just wanted you to know how much I appreciate your...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 15, 2009

Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #9

Not much to speak of again this week. The second half of the legislative session is underway and a few...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 15, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "Girl sues Lebanon Schools for right to wear tuxedo to prom"

Updating this ILB entry from March 12th, Indy 6 News is reporting:LEBANON, Ind. -- A Lebanon High School senior girl...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 15, 2009

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Lawyer arrested after not completing community service"

A brief story today from today's Richmond Palladium-Item:Lawyer Eric S. Crockett, 1619 N. Centerville Road, was arrested Thursday on a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Lawyers have loaded the Hammond federal court docket with lawsuits claiming debt collectors are working outside the law"

Dan Hinkel reports in a developing story on the NWI Times site, headed "As debt load rises, so do abuses."...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: State workers lawsuit for back pay during 1973-1993 period begins

Updating this ILB entry from March 10th, the Indianapolis Star has this brief item today:A Marion Superior Court judge won't...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - Indianapolis Central library lawsuit begins in Boone County courtroom

Updating this ILB entry from March 9th, Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star:The first week of testimony in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 14, 2009

Friday, March 13, 2009

Ind. Courts - More mold found at Porter County courthouse

Bob Kasarda reports today in the NWI Times:VALPARAISO | The county is again responding to a mold problem at the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 13, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Angry Lake County judge jails missing juror"

Ruth Ann Krause reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:Lake Superior Court Judge Clarence Murray sentenced a 20-year-old Schererville man to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 13, 2009

Ind. Courts - Yet more on: Training on new loan modification programs [Updated]

Updating earlier ILB entries on training and CLEs available to Indiana attorneys for education on how to handle mortgage...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 13, 2009

Ind. Courts - Disciplinary Commission Panel to review complaint against Delaware County Prosecutor McKinney

Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission will decide whether Delaware County Prosecutor Mark...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 13, 2009

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court denies petition for writ of mandamus

This Order, State of Indiana v. Madison Superior Court No. 3, dated March 6th, was posted on the Indiana Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - County Council lays off two employees in the Warrick County Prosecutor’s Office

From the Boonville Standard / Newburgh Register, a report by Timothy Young includes these quotes:The day that has been lingering...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - Fraud Investigation by State Securities Office, and a Mis-step

Yesterday Secretary of State Todd Rokita's office sent out a press release announcing:Investigators and attorneys from Indiana Secretary of State...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "More and more finding themselves in bankruptcy court"

Updating yesterday's ILB entry on Judge Basil H. Lorch's busy federal bankruptcy court in New Albany, Andy Grimm has a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "House overwhelmingly passes measure to elect jurists in St. Joe County"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 13th, Ed Ronco of the South Bend Tribune has this story today. Some quotes:SOUTH...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Girl sues Lebanon Schools for right to wear tuxedo to prom" [Updated]

So reads the headline to this story by Andy Gammil, on the lengthy front-page of today's Indianapolis Star. The story...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 12, 2009

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Ind. Courts - Star story on Hawkins suspension has really poor headline [Updated]

The Indianapolis Star has just posted online a brief story by Jon Murray on the suspension of Marion Superior Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court decides two attorney disciplinary cases today

In the Matter of Kevin W. Marshall; and In the Matter of C. Jerome Smith is an 8-page per curiam...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Vigo County judge connecting to jail with video system"

Howard Greninger reports today in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star in a story that begins:With a touch of his finger, Vigo...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Ind. Courts - "More and more finding themselves in bankruptcy court"

Dale Moss of the Louisville Courier-Journal writes today on Judge Basil H. Lorch's federal bankruptcy court in New Albany. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Training on new loan modification programs

Updating this ILB entry from March 7th on the first of 30 training seminars on mortgage loan modification programs, NPR's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Gov. Daniels fills Courthouse commission"

From a Department of Natural Resources press release today:Gov. Mitch Daniels and Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard have announced the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court makes two temporary judge appointments [Updated]

Two press releases: The first, "Indiana Supreme Court Selects Judge Michael Witte to Serve as Temporary Judge in Wayne County",...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - State workers lawsuit for back pay during 1973-1993 period begins today

A very brief item today in the Indianapolis Star reports:In Marion County, the state workers' lawsuit is set for a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Monday, March 09, 2009

Ind. Courts - Indianapolis Central library lawsuit begins today in Boone County courtroom

Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today in a story headlined "Taxpayers have huge stake in trial of Central...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 09, 2009

Sunday, March 08, 2009

Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #8

Not much to speak of this week. The second half of the legislative session is underway. Two civil law bills...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 08, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Six may seek U.S. attorney's job"

That is the headline today to this story by Andy Grimm in the Gary Post-Tribune. The NWI Times had a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 08, 2009

Saturday, March 07, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Judge pledges quick decision in Liberty Township hospital case"

On Nov. 15, 2008, the ILB had an entry headed "Judge rules she will stick with hospital zoning suit." The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 07, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Training on new loan modification programs

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 26th, which announced:"An Update on Foreclosure Prevention through Loss Mitigation and Loan Modifications," sponsored...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 07, 2009

Friday, March 06, 2009

Ind. Courts - Yet more on "St. Joseph County Probate Judge to issue pay raises despite council's objections."

Updating earlier ILB entries, including this latest one from Feb. 25th, WNDU South Bend has this brief report:St. Joseph County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 06, 2009

Thursday, March 05, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Settlement ends ongoing DTF forfeiture litigation"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 2th headed "Two stories today in continuing, and confusing, Delaware County saga," it seems...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 05, 2009

Ind. Courts - Criminal charges filed against Plymouth attorney

From the Pilot News, a story by Carol Anders that begins:PLYMOUTH — Criminal charges were filed Tuesday by the State...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 05, 2009

Ind. Courts - Be prepared to move fast if transfer is granted

Monday morning I looked at the Supreme and Appellate Court online calenders and made up the Monday ILB entry, "Upcoming...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 05, 2009

Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Terre Haute Lawyer Arrested for Drunk Driving Again"

Jon Swaner reports at MyWabashValley.com:A Terre Haute attorney previously arrested for drunk driving was arrested by police once again for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Muncie mayoral election dispute set for oral argument

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 24th, that includes links to earlier related stories, plus court filings ... "Mansfield v....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court Seeks Public Comment as it Considers Clarifying What Constitutes Pro Bono Work and a Rule Change Regarding Change of Venue

The Indiana Supreme Court is interested in obtaining comments from judges, attorneys and the public as it considers changes in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Ind. Courts - Indiana Supreme Court is interested in receiving comments concerning whether custodial interrogations in criminal investigations should be electronically recorded

From the Supreme Court:The Indiana Supreme Court is interested in receiving comments from the bench, bar and public concerning (1)...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Monday, March 02, 2009

Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #7

This is the mid-session review:We have reached the halfway point of the session. This installment is a series of topical...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 02, 2009

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Monroe to launch new truancy court"

A brief item today by Bob Zaltsberg of the Bloomginton Herald-Times:Monroe County will announce Friday that it has launched a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 26, 2009

Ind. Courts - Training on new loan modification programs

"An Update on Foreclosure Prevention through Loss Mitigation and Loan Modifications," sponsored by Indiana Legal Services, Inc. the Indiana Supreme...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 26, 2009

Ind. Courts - Settlement avoids judicial mandate action in Hammond

Susan Brown has this report today in the NWI Times:HAMMOND | City Court Judge Jeffrey Harkin and the City Council...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 26, 2009

Ind. Courts - "What happens when a judge dies?" [Updated]

From the Anderson Herald Bulletin, this story by Justin Schneider, supplementing yesterday's story on the sudden death of longtime Madison...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 26, 2009

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Longtime Madison County Judge David W. Hopper is dead after an apparent heart attack late Tuesday night"

From the Anderson Herald Bulletin, this story:ANDERSON — Longtime Madison County Judge David W. Hopper is dead after an apparent...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Ind. Courts - Two stories today in continuing, and confusing, Delaware County saga

Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports here under the heading "McKinney asks appeals court to stop possible citation." The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Ind. Courts - S0uth Bend Tribune editorial opines on judicial mandates

For background, see these earlier ILB entries titled "St. Joseph County Probate Judge to issue pay raises despite council's objections."...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Ind. Courts - Muncie mayoral election dispute set for oral argument

The Muncie mayoral election dispute has been set for oral argument by the Court of Appeals, sua sponte, for April...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "House overwhelmingly passes measure to elect jurists in St. Joe County"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 13th, Ed Ronco reports today in the South Bend Tribune in a story that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Retired judge will fill in: March 9 is Snow's last day on bench"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 10th headed "Governor will pick Judge Snow to lead Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission,"...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Judge gets tough in Marion County traffic court"

Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has a lengthy front-page story today subheaded: "Marion County drivers are put on notice:...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 22, 2009

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #6; and more about the increase in the automated record keeping fee

[Note: Several readers have expressed to me an interest in how to research legislative history. This is a start. If...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 21, 2009

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Ind. Courts - Indiana Supreme Court Hires Director of Appellate Court Technology

A press release today announces that:The Indiana Supreme Court has named Robert Rath as the first-ever Director of Appellate Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "Charges filed against Senior Judge Walter P. Chapala"

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 29, 2008, Laurie Wink of the Michigan City Post-Dispatch reports in a story that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Ind. Court - Proposed constitutiuonal amendment to judicial article set to be heard in House committee [Updated]

HJR 9, a proposed constitutional amendment introduced by Rep. Craig Fry, which was originally assigned to the Committee on Courts...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Monday, February 16, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Colleagues praise Lake prosecutor's commitment"

Marisa Kwiatkowski's story today in the NWI Times begins:CROWN POINT | John Evon's list of memorable criminal trials spans decades....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 16, 2009

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #5

Here is the Indiana Judicial Center's Legislative Update, current through Feb. 13th -- a good way to keep on top...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 14, 2009

Courts - Still more on: "Pa. judges accused of jailing kids for cash"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 13th, the NY Times this morning reports in a story by Ian Urbina with...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: "Clark rejects raise for clerk: Circuit judge and council square off again"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 10th, Matt Koesters reports in the New Albany News & Tribune:Clark Circuit Court Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney files appeal of judge's rulings"

Rick Yencer reports today in the Muncie Star-Press in a story that begins:MUNCIE -- Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 14, 2009

Friday, February 13, 2009

Courts - "Trial scheduled in racketeering lawsuit against Pastrick, aides"

Just posted by the NWI Times:A federal judge on Friday set May 26 as the start of a trial in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 13, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Cass Circuit Court Judge Leo Burns, a self-taught Civil War historian, jumped at the chance to talk about Lincoln"

Kevin Lilly of the Logansport Pharos-Tribune reports today in a story that begins:A special guest visited Miss June Cotterman’s fourth...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 13, 2009

Ind. Courts - "House overwhelmingly passes measure to elect jurists in St. Joe County."

Ed Ronco reports today in the South Bend Tribune:A bill to elect Superior Court judges in St. Joseph County won...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 13, 2009

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - Merit selection problems for Lake and St. Joseph County Courts

This afternoon Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times is reporting:[Rep. Linda Lawson, D-Hammond] said she doesn't expect to get a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Governor will pick Judge Snow to lead Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission" [Updated]

The Richmond Palladium-Item reports today, in a story by Bill Engle, that:Wayne Superior 1 Court Judge P. Thomas Snow is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Inmate delays continue, Gary judge wants answers"

Lori Caldwell has a report today in the Gary Post Tribune that begins:GARY -- Seven people arrested this weekend should...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Clark rejects raise for clerk: Circuit judge and council square off again"

Ben Zion Hershberg has this report today in the Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes:After a lengthy and sometimes angry debate,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit Judge Harlington Wood Jr. to be memoralized May 8th

The 7th Circuit has announced:Chief Judge Frank Easterbrook announced that the United States Court of Appeals will be sitting in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Monday, February 09, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Local officials vie for ND Ind. U.S. attorney post"

Dan Hinkel and Marisa Kwiatkowski report in the NWI Times today:HAMMOND | A Lake Criminal Court judge, a Democratic insider...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 09, 2009

Saturday, February 07, 2009

Ind. Courts - Bill to elect St. Joe Superior Court judges moves out of committee

Ed Ronco reports in the South Bend Tribune:A bill that would require that St. Joseph County Superior Court judges be...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 07, 2009

Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #4

Here is the Indiana Judicial Center's Legislative Update, current through Feb. 6th -- a good way to keep on top...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 07, 2009

Friday, February 06, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on "St. Joseph County Probate Judge to issue pay raises despite council's objections"

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 31st, Alicia Gallegos of the South Bend Tribune reports today in a story headed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 06, 2009

Ind. Courts - Marion County reportedly suspends bench warrants for delinquent parents

This ILB had this entry Tuesday, Feb. 3rd, thanks to a WTHR Ch. 13 story. Today Jon Murray of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 06, 2009

Thursday, February 05, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Suggestions on how you can use Doxpop more productively in these economically challenging times"

This month's issue of the Doxpop Docket includes a feature article headed "Getting the Best Value Out of Doxpop." It...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 05, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Logansport indecent exposure case dismissed again"

Kevin Lilly's report in the Pharos-Tribune begins:For a second time, the Cass County prosecutor’s office had to dismiss a case...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 05, 2009

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Gwin takes over as Clarksville town judge"

Matthew Ralph reports in the New Albany News & Tribune:With family present and a handwritten sign on a refreshment table...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Ind. Courts - “Think B4UDrive” DVD is the brainchild of Steuben Circuit Court Judge Allen Wheat

Jeff Wiehe reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, in a story that begins:Just like real life, it begins...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Ind. Courts - "You can't arrest me, you're a referee"

Indiana courts, but of the hardwood variety. Ken Kosky reports in the NWI Times:An angry fan who attacked a referee...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Crows invade Fulton Co. Courthouse trees"

From the AP:ROCHESTER, Ind. — A large flock of crows is creating a mess around the Fulton County Courthouse. For...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Ind. Courts - Yet more on Vanderburgh Little Hatch Act cases

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 16th, quoting a story from the Evansville Courier & Press that begins:A ruling on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Ind. courts - "Hudson gets 60 years for abducting attorney"

Updating this ILB entry from July 10, 2008 headed "Anderson police remain on the lookout for a man believed to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Ind. Courts - Marion County reportedly suspends bench warrants for delinquent parents

That according to this WTHR 13 Eyewitness News report by Sandra Chapman. Some quotes:Indianapolis - Arrest warrants have vanished for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #3

Here is the Indiana Judicial Center's Legislative Update, current through Jan. 30th -- a good way to keep on top...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 31, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "St. Joseph County Probate Judge to issue pay raises despite council's objections"

Updating this entry from Jan. 28th, the original story from Troy Kehoe from WSBT TV Mishwaka has been updated. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 31, 2009

Friday, January 30, 2009

Ind. Courts - Updating "LaPorte deputy prosecutor shot"

Updating earlier stories, Laurie Wink of the Michigan City News-Dispatch reported Jan. 28 in a story that begins:LA PORTE -...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 30, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Marion County could have 3 death-penalty trials this year"

Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has this story today that begins:A delay Thursday in the Hamilton Avenue slayings case...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 30, 2009

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Ind. Courts - "County's protective order projects starts"

Diane Krieger Spivak reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune in a story that begins:CROWN POINT -- Lake County's four domestic...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 29, 2009

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County Probate Judge to issue pay raises despite council's objections"

So reads the headline to this story by Troy Kehoe from WSBT TV Mishwaka. Some quotes from the lengthy story:A...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Clark County contracts collections for docket fees"

Matt Koesters of the New Albany / Jeffersonville News & Tribune reports:Clark County officials hope to collect more than $800,000...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Monday, January 26, 2009

Ind. Courts - Commission on Judicial Qualifications files charges against Judge Thomas Felts of Allen Circuit Court

From a release this afternoon by the Indiana Court:The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications filed charges against Judge Thomas Felts...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 26, 2009

Ind. Courts - New chief judge of St. Joseph Superior Court interviewed

Pablo Ros of the South Bend Tribune reports:Judge Michael P. Scopelitis of St. Joseph Superior Court has been selected as...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 26, 2009

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Ind. Courts - Documents show church knew of abuse, Indianapolis Star reports

The name "Harry Monroe" has appeared in a number of earlier ILB entries, including most recently this one from April...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 25, 2009

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Ind. Courts - Judicial Center's Legislative Update #2

Here is the Indiana Judicial Center's Legislative Update, current through Jan. 23rd -- a good way to keep on top...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 24, 2009

Friday, January 23, 2009

Ind. Courts - New probate case number classification added 1/1/09

Rule 8 of the Administrative Rules lists all of abbreviations which are available for court cases. In the probate area:ES...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 23, 2009

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Ind. Courts - Lawrence County accepts a grant for the local Drug Court

Bob Bridge reports in the Bedford Times-Mail:The Lawrence County Commissioners Tuesday morning voted unanimously to accept a grant for the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 22, 2009

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Ind. Courts - Judge Daniel C. Banina, Miami Superior Court, admonished

From a release today, issued by the Supreme Court:The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has issued a Public Admonition against...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "Home Place annexation ruling may be years off"

Carrie Ritchie of the Indianapolis Star wrote on Jan. 9th:Geist and Fishers have a preliminary decision on their annexation battle,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "Old courthouse in Crown Point hit by money woes"

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 18th, Kathleen Quilligan of the NWI Times writes today:CROWN POINT | Although the Old...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Old courthouse in Crown Point hit by money woes"

Kathleen Quilligan of the NWI Times writes today:CROWN POINT | One of the city's most famous landmarks is having money...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 18, 2009

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Attorney jailed again in fatal crash case" [Updated]

Updating this most recent entry in the ILB, from Sept. 23, 2008, quoting a story which ended:Charges were filed after...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 17, 2009

Friday, January 16, 2009

Ind. Courts - Stiil more on Vanderburgh Little Hatch Act cases

Thomas B. Langhorne reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press in a lengthy story that begins:A ruling on whether...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 16, 2009

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Ind. Decisions - Some opinions not available [Updated]

I've received this note from Kathryn Dolan, Indiana Supreme Court Public Information Officer:Thought you may want to know there is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 15, 2009

Ind. Courts - Senate Judiciary committee reassigns Court bills during hearing

Kelly Lynch of the Martinsville Reporter-Times reports today:The Senate Judiciary committee spent much of its Wednesday morning meeting sending bills...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 15, 2009

Ind. Courts - A report on yesterday's annual State of the Judiciary address

See yesterday's ILB entry for links to the video and text. Today Eric Bradner of the Evansville Couirer & Press...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 15, 2009

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Ind. Courts - State of the Judiciary Address today at 2 PM [Updated]

Here is the news release. It includes a link to watch the event live. [Updated] Here is the text of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Ind. Courts - State of the Judiciary Address tomorrow afternoon

The event will take place Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at 2 PM. Here is the news release. More tomorrow....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Ind. Courts - "New Randolph commissioners want to change courthouse plans -- again"

The Randolph County Courthouse is in the news yet again -- here is a long list of earlier ILB entries....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Monday, January 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - "MSNBC to air series focused on Lake Juvenile Court"

Marisa Kwiatkowski reports in the NWI Times in a story that begins:CROWN POINT | A 17-year-old girl brought her baby...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 12, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "Gary court, clerk fight for jobs"

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 9th, Jon Seidel reports today in the NWI Times:GARY -- Attempts to eliminate the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 12, 2009

Friday, January 09, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Clark County judges seek new courtroom for magistrate"

Matt Thacker reports in the New Albany News & Tribune:The judges of Clark County Circuit Court and Superior Court No....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 09, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Home Place annexation ruling may be years off"

Carrie Ritchie has a "where are we in this" story today in the Indianapolis Star. It begins:Geist and Fishers have...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 09, 2009

Ind. Courts - Title IV-D Court moving to Vigo Community Corrections building"

A story today by Howard Greninger of the Terre Haute Tribune-Star begins:Title IV-D Court, which deals with cases of non-payment...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 09, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Gary court, clerk fight for jobs"

That is the headline to this story today by Christine Kraly of the NWI Times.GARY | A pair of officials...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 09, 2009

Thursday, January 08, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "Madison Co. prosecutor denies alleged misconduct"

More today on yesterday's ILB entry on the complaint filed by the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission against Madison County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 08, 2009

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "Floyd County's newest judge a history maker"

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 29, 2008, Chris Morris reports today in the New Albany News & Tribune. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on: Court of Appeals of Indiana will begin webcasting most oral arguments held in its Statehouse courtroom

In answer to the ILB question yesterday re the announcement of new Court of Appeals webcasts:The news release is silent,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "Officials unveil Vigo County Courthouse renovation"

Updating this Aug. 2, 2008 ILB entry that included a quote from the Terre Haute Tribune-Star that began "Nearly four...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Madison Co. prosecutor denies alleged misconduct"

An AP story today begins:ANDERSON, Ind. - Madison County Prosecutor Thomas J. Broderick Jr. denies that he committed misconduct when...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

Ind. Courts - "After shooting, LaPorte County judge sworn in"

Updating this entry from Jan. 1st and this one from Dec. 30th, the South Bend Tribune reports today in a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 06, 2009

Ind. Courts - Court of Appeals of Indiana will begin webcasting most oral arguments held in its Statehouse courtroom

From a news release:Starting in January, the Court of Appeals of Indiana will begin webcasting most oral arguments held in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 06, 2009

Monday, January 05, 2009

Ind. Courts - Fulton County Bar Association honors Judge Douglas B. Morton

Ted A. Waggoner of Rochester sends along this invitation:Please join the Fulton County Bar Association for a Reception honoring Douglas...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 05, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Could 2009 bring a third Camm trial?"

That question is asked by Chris Morris of the New Albany/Jeffersonville News & Tribune in a story Jan. 3rd:David Camm...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 05, 2009

Sunday, January 04, 2009

Ind. Courts - More on "Girl sues IHSAA to play baseball"

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 25th, which included a link to the 15-page complaint, an AP story today reports:BLOOMINGTON,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 04, 2009

Saturday, January 03, 2009

Ind. Courts - "She's the best trial judge I've ever practiced in front of"

That is a quote from from Jon Murray's story today in the Indianapolis Star, headed "Marion County Judge Patricia Gifford...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 03, 2009

Friday, January 02, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Ex-law partners take oaths as judges" in Delaware County

From a story today in the Muncie Star-Press, reported by Douglas Walker:There might have been a bittersweet element to a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 02, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Marriage vows words of day at Porter County Courthouse"

James D. Wolf Jr. reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:VALPARAISO -- If you ever thought it might be fun to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 02, 2009

Thursday, January 01, 2009

Ind. Courts - Reports of judges sworn in in Allen and Tippacanoe counties

Amanda Iacone has this brief report in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Dorothy Schneider has this report in the Lafayette...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 01, 2009

Ind. Courts - Still more on "LaPorte deputy prosecutor shot"

"Officials release 911 tape in judge-elect's shooting" is the headline to this story today in the NWI Times, reported by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 01, 2009

Ind. Decisions - Year-end annexation results in Hamilton County and Jeffersonville

Hamilton County. "Determined Geist group won't end annexation fight: Residents vow to appeal after judge gives Fishers OK to add...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 01, 2009

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Bradford sworn in for last term as Porter County judge"

James D. Wolf Jr. reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune in a story that begins:VALPARAISO -- The first swearing-in ceremony...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Ind. Courts - Delaware Circuit Judge Robert Barnet Jr. issues final sentence

Douglas Walker reports today in the Muncie Star-Press in a story that begins:MUNCIE -- Convicted felon Darin Joe Wooten had...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Greene Superior Court Judge Dena Benham Martin took her oath of office on Tuesday morning"

"Looking on at left are the couple's two daughters, six-year-old Edan and three-year-old Ande." See the great photo here, via...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Ind. Courts - "No respite in store for Delaware County prosecutor in '09"

Jou Leiker reports today in the Muncie Star-Press:After a year of upheaval for the Muncie-Delaware County Drug Task Force and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Two Jeff annexations hang in the balance"

An unattributed story today in the LCJ has these quotes:Two areas that Jeffersonville had sought to annex this year could...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Ind. Courts - Changes in Marion county courts [Updated]

Jon Murray has a useful story today in the Indianapolis Star on the upcoming changes to Marion County courtrooms:A massive...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "LaPorte deputy prosecutor shot"

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 24th, Stan Madddux, correspondent to the NWI Times, reports today under the headline "Special...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Monday, December 29, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Floyd County's newest judge a history maker"

Harold J. Adams reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:She's a new judge in a new court -- and she...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 29, 2008

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Wieser's hat in ring for U.S. attorney"

Mark Kiesling, columnist for the NWI Times, writes today in a column that begins:Since 1981, every U.S. attorney for the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 28, 2008

Ind. Courts - Further follow-up on: "St. Joseph County judge has stopped sending female offenders to the Indianapolis Juvenile Correctional Facility"

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 8th, which began:Updating this ILB entry from March 16 (which contains links to a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 28, 2008

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Accused Schererville attorney withdraws law license"

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 18th, and this entry from Oct. 23rd headed "Attorney Crabtree charged with embezzling $1...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 25, 2008

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - Delaware County prosecutor ordered to repay lawyer fees, seized money

Rick Yencer reports today in the Muncie Star-Press in a story that begins:Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney and a deputy...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - "LaPorte deputy prosecutor shot" [Updated]

Stan Maddux, a NWI Times correspondent, reports today:LAPORTE | LaPorte County Deputy Prosecutor Jennifer Evans remained hospitalized Tuesday after being...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Monday, December 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - Delaware County Judge Barnet prepares for life after the bench

John Carlson reports in the Muncie Star-Press in a long story that begins:If your image of a typical jurist springs...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 22, 2008

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - Madison Superior Court 2 Judge Jack Brinkman retiring

Shawn McGrath of the Anderson Herald Bulletin has a story today on some of retiring Judge M Brinkman's cases, although,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Vanderburgh Little Hatch Act cases set for Jan. 8"

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, today Thomas B. Langhorne of the Evansville Courier & Press has a lengthy report...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 21, 2008

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Drug forfeiture cases go to trial next week"

Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today in a story that begins:The trial to determine whether Delaware County Prosecutor...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Vanderburgh Little Hatch Act cases set for Jan. 8"

Thomas B. Langhorne reports today in a brief story in the Evansville Courier & Press that begins:A judge today set...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Bruns appointed Muncie City Court judge"

Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today IN A STORY THAT BEGINS:Veteran attorney William Bruns was appointed Friday by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - Economy forces plan shifting local court costs to state to the slow track

Most of the state's papers today have stories on the local government overhal proposed by the Governor and his blue-ribbon...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 20, 2008

Friday, December 19, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Marion County Judge Grant Hawkins petitions court not to remove him"

Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star on the 41-page Petition for Review filed by Judge Grant W. Hawkins...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 19, 2008

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Ind. Courts - Has statute of limitations for theft passed because the theft occurred in September 2002, not in January 2003?

That question is the focus of a story today by Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:An Allen...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 18, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Accused Schererville attorney withdraws law license"

Andy Grimm reports today in the Chicago Tribune in a story that begins:A Schererville attorney charged with stealing money from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 18, 2008

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court names Maggie L. Smith to the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure

From a release today that begins:The Indiana Supreme Court named Maggie L. Smith to the Committee on Rules of Practice...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - Court of Appeals law clerk receives "tomorrow's leaders" award

See Bryan Corbin's story today in the Evansville Courier & Press that reports: "Christina Ladan Clark, 26, received one of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - Delaware County's "Secret DTF deals now in open"

The third story in as many days this week in the Muncie Star-Press, aimed at giving an overview of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Veolia accused of failing to read meters regularly and overestimating usage"

Updating this ILB entry from April 24th, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today under the headline "Veolia Water...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Monday, December 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on "New Albany attorney sentenced to year in prison for sexual battery"

This ILB entry from Oct. 24th quotes a Harold J. Adams story in the Louisville Courier Journal that begins:A New...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Who are the players in the DTF controversy?"

Finally, a crib sheet to the players in the Muncie Drug Task Force investigations, supplementing the ILB's long list of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - Governor appoints Carmel City Court judge

A brief press release today from the Governor:Governor Mitch Daniels today announced the appointment of Brian G. Poindexter as judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - Yet more on Rockies Express Pipeline suing Indiana counties

Updating this ILB entry from Friday, Pam Tharp of the Richmond Palladium-Item reports today:BROOKVILLE, Ind. -- Franklin County's fight to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 15, 2008

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Ind. Courts - Legislator / attorney wants trial postponed

Deborah Sederberg reported yesterday in the Michigan City Post-Dispatch:MICHIGAN CITY - The state legislature trumps even a murder trial, East...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 13, 2008

Ind. Courts - Even more on Rockies Express Pipeline suing Indiana counties

Adding to the list of ILB entries on the Rockies Express Pipeline project making its way across our state, Jason...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 13, 2008

Friday, December 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - Lawyers and judges urged to sign up to host a statewide birthday bash for Abraham Lincoln

Note this line: "The deadline has been extended beyond the original December 15th date." That is part of this press...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - Former Allen Superior Court Judge Norman Baker dies at 73

Holly Abrams and Becky Manley have the report in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. It begins:Former Allen Superior Court Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Noblesville City Court to hear Westfield cases"

Chris Sikich reports in the Indianapolis Star:NOBLESVILLE -- Westfield residents who violate city ordinances -- from speeding to other minor...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 12, 2008

Monday, December 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on "State's high court hears school funding challenge"

Updating this ILB entry from Sunday, the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel has an editorial today taking a contra view on the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 08, 2008

Sunday, December 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "State's high court hears school funding challenge"

The Bedford Times-Mail has an editorial today on the school finance case argued earlier this week before the Supreme Court....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 07, 2008

Thursday, December 04, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judge Cecile Blau passes Clark County Drug Court to Judge Jerry Jacobi"

Jerod Clapp reports today in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune, in a story that begins:After more than six years of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 04, 2008

Ind. Courts - Fink named Vanderburgh Circuit Court magistrate

Libby Keeling reports in the Evansville Courier & Press:A woman who is no stranger to the work of Vanderburgh Circuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 04, 2008

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Clerks find ways to shuffle county history"

Jane Huh of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:Organizational skills are a prerequisite for those who work at county clerk offices,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Indiana prosecutor is under investigation for alleged misconduct in forfeiture cases"

That is the headline to a long story, dated Nov. 25th, reported by Mary Spicuzza in the national blog Asset...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Ind. Courts - Governor appoints Miami Superior Court judge

From the news release:INDIANAPOLIS (December 2, 2008) - Governor Mitch Daniels today announced the appointment of Daniel C. Banina as...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Monday, December 01, 2008

Ind. Courts - "A statewide court system?"

Reprinted with permission from the Dec. 1, 2008 issue of Ed Feigenbaum's Indiana Legislative Insight, the lead story:For at...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 01, 2008

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Local judicial posts in question in Obama administration"

Dan Hinkel reports today in the NWI Times:A presidential nomination of a Hammond-based judge to a federal appeals court has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 29, 2008

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Lake County spent bulk of state grant on uncertified interpreters"

So reports Marisa Kwiatkowski in this story today in the NWI Times:CROWN POINT | Certified Spanish interpreter David Araujo said...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 27, 2008

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Ind. Courts - In Indiana the judiciary is held – publicly and appropriately – to a high standard.

That is the conclusion of this editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:An Allen Superior Court judge’s...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court suspends Marion County Superior Court Judge Grant W. Hawkins with pay [Updated]

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 21st, wherein the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications asked the Court to immediately suspend...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Ind. Courts - Court posts video for people considering representing themselves in family law cases

From a release just issued by the Supreme Court:The Indiana Supreme Court’s Division of State Court Administration has released an...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Ind. Courts - "IU Center for Urban Policy and the Environment to study court reform"

From an IU press release dated Nov. 24:INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana University Center for Urban Policy and the Environment (CUPE)...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Girl sues IHSAA to play baseball"

Charles Wilson of the Associated Press has this story this morning. Some quotes:Being a girl hasn't kept Logan Young from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Monday, November 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - Judge Kirsch honored

Judge James S. Kirsch was awarded the Paul H. Buchanan Jr. Award of Excellence at the Indianapolis Bar Association/Indianapolis Bar...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 24, 2008

ind. Courts - Court's FY 2009-2011 request to the State Budget Committee

The ILB has obtained a copy of the Indiana Court's biennial budget request to the State Budget Agency / State...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 24, 2008

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Retiring Clark County judges were tough but caring"

The Louisville Courier Journal has a column today by Dale Moss that begins:Cecile Blau and Steve Fleece lock up criminals....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - Yet more on: God and prayer continue in Indiana headlines

Updating this ILB entry from Friday, Nov. 21, here is an interesting item from the Niki Kelly and Benjamin Lanka...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 23, 2008

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - Mishawaka attorney accused of misconduct

Jeff Parrott reports today in the South Bend Tribune in a long story that begins:State legal officials have accused a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Ceremony marks construction of new federal courthouse"

Brian M. Boyce reports today in the Terre Haute Tribune Star in a story that begins:TERRE HAUTE — A crowd...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on recommendation for Marion County Superior Court Judge Grant W. Hawkins removal

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today:A Marion Superior Court judge whose court mishandled a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Allen County Judge Scheibenberger to be suspended for three days

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Jeff Wiehe of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a lengthy story today, under the headline...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 22, 2008

Friday, November 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on recommendation for Marion County Superior Court Judge Grant W. Hawkins removal

On Nov. 7 the ILB posted the 70-page "Master's Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendations to the Supreme...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - Allen County Judge Scheibenberger to be suspended for three days

Updating this long list of ILB entries, including the most recent from Sept. 10th headed "Panel to rule on Allen...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 21, 2008

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: God and prayer continue in Indiana headlines

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star under the heading "BMV gives in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 20, 2008

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Steuben County Council to cut supplemental salaries from judicial positions

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 15th, WLKI News, Angola, is reporting today:After hearing from members of the judicial community...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Ind. Courts - God and prayer continue in Indiana headlines

Following on Monday's entry headed "Court upholds “God” license plate judgment", there are several more local stories today relating to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Case of the mysterious parking placard solved"

Tom Spalding and Heather Gillers report today in the Indianapolis Star:The meter always read "expired." But the champagne-colored Toyota sedan...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Ind. Courts - Another story on 'Salacious' affidavit results in jail time for client Hinds, attorney Denney"

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 13th, Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today in a story that begins:Local...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Monday, November 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - Court seeks a Business Continuity Planner and a Court Archives Specialist

Indiana Supreme Court, Division of State Court Administration has posted two positions:The Indiana Supreme Court, Division of State Court Administration,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 17, 2008

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - Steuben County Council to cut supplemental salaries from judicial positions

WLKI News, Angola, is reporting today:A special meeting for the Steuben County Council has been scheduled for Wednesday morning so...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judge rules she will stick with hospital zoning suit"

James D. Wolf Jr. reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune: VALPARAISO -- The corporation that now owns Porter hospital can...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - Jurists honor Judge Jonathan J. Robertson II

The Jackson County/Seymour TribTown had this story Thursday by Aubrey Woods. Some quotes:BROWNSTOWN - Memorial services often tend to be...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 15, 2008

Friday, November 14, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Officer Tasered by Noblesville court suspect"

Chris Sikich has a report this afternoon in the Indianapolis Star. A quote:[Joshua P. Lindsey] was in a holding cell...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 14, 2008

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judge tells prosecutor to repay $18,000"

In the long-running Delaware County battle over handling of drug forfeiture funds, Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 13, 2008

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Longtime Marion Co. judge Deiter dies" [Updated]

Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star is reporting this afternoon in a story that begins:Marion Superior Court Judge Charles J....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - Approximately 72% of the voters statewide asked that the three justices be returned to the bench

A release today from the Indiana Courts reports on the results of the retention election on November 4th. The release...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Park ban on sex offenders challenged: Man can't watch son play baseball"

Updating this ILB entry from August 26th, Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal reports that a ruling has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Ind. Courts - Legislative panel advises against electing judges

Jeff Parrott reports today in the South Bend Tribune in a story that begins:A state legislative panel has recommended that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Saturday, November 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Panel recommends Marion County Superior Court Judge Grant W. Hawkins removal

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Will Higgins has this report today in the Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:The panel said it would...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 08, 2008

Friday, November 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Frustration with the Appellate Clerk's Office Operations

In response to this ILB post of Nov. 6th, the ILB received this note earlier today from Kathryn Dolan, Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - Panel recommends Marion County Superior Court Judge Grant W. Hawkins removal

First, here is the 70-page "Master's Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendations to the Supreme Court," in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Speculation on U.S. attorney pick swirls"

Andy Grimm reports in the Gary Post-Tribune in a story that begins:HAMMOND -- President-elect Barack Obama has named his chief...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - Paul Buchanan Jr. dies at 90 [Updated]

Ted Evanoff's story today in the Indianapolis Star begins:Paul Buchanan Jr., a legal force in Indianapolis for decades as a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 07, 2008

Thursday, November 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - 2007-2008 Annual Report of the Indiana Supreme Court

The 2007-2008 Annual Report of the Indiana Supreme Court is now available online. It is 3 MB, so be aware,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - Making sense of court fees

In the second half of this ILB entry from August 3rd, there is a discussion of Indiana court fees, ending...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court receives international award for information systems

A press release issued today begins:The Indiana Supreme Court has been recognized by the Information Integrity Coalition (IIC) for providing...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - Frustration with the Appellate Clerk's Office Operations

Some attorneys are reporting problems filing, or accessing information, at the Appellate Clerk of the Court's office. From a note...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 06, 2008

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Courts - More on: "An 'Orgy of Negativity' in Michigan Judicial Race"

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the Detroit Free Press is reporting today, in a story by Zachary Gorchow:Diane Hathaway...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Ind. Courts - Reports on some local court races

From the LCJ, a report by Harold Adams:Democrats swept four contested judgeships in Clark, Floyd and Harrison counties last night,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Monday, November 03, 2008

Ind. Courts - Yet more on Marion County early voting case

The Court of Appeals has just issued this ruling:HAVING REVIEWED THE MATTER, THE COURT FINDS AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 03, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on Marion County early voting case

Updating this ILB entry last updated late this morning, Jon Murray has posted on the Indianapolis Star site a good...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 03, 2008

Sunday, November 02, 2008

Ind. Courts - "LaGrange farm sued over heifers: Manager says Ohio company knew cows it bought were sterile"

Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had a fascinating story Oct. 30th that the ILB nearly missed:A...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 02, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judgment call: 3 justices are on the ballot"

An article today by Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star:Hoosier voters will have a chance to throw out a majority...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 02, 2008

Saturday, November 01, 2008

Ind. Courts - Answers to questions on the JTAC case management system

JTAC, the Indiana Supreme Court's Judicial Technology and Automation Project Committee, has a blog with occasional entries - access it...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 01, 2008

Friday, October 31, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: "Marion Co. GOP seeks ballot scrutiny"; NAACP foreclosure suit

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today in a story that begins:Marion County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 31, 2008

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Marion Co. GOP seeks ballot scrutiny"

Earlier today the ILB posted "There are rumors of an early voting suit being filed in Marion County this morning...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 30, 2008

Ind. Courts - More about today's Lake County early voting oral arguments

Names of the three Court of Appeals judges who will be on today's panel have been released by Chief Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 30, 2008

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Ind. Courts - Charges filed against Senior Judge Walter P. Chapala

From a just-issued release:The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications filed formal charges of judicial misconduct against the Honorable Walter P....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Appeals court visits Ball State"

Sean Armie reports in the Ball State Daily News:The Indiana Court of Appeals offered students a glimpse at the judicial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Supreme Court won’t halt molest trial"

Shawn McGrath of the Anderson Herald Bulletin reports:The Indiana Supreme Court denied Tuesday a defense attorney’s emergency request to stop...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Ind. Courts - La Porte Superior Court 2 judge contest

Dave Hawk reports in the Michigan City News-Dispatch, in a story that begins:The Republican running for La Porte Superior Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Merit selection of Lake Superior judges supported by court commission"

Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times reports today:INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana Commission on Courts voted 9-0 Monday in support of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Seated Porter County judges raise big bucks"

Bob Kasarda reports today in a NWI Times story that begins:VALPARAISO | The two incumbent judges seeking re-election have raised...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Monday, October 27, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Five Lake County judges are seeking retention on the November ballot"

Marisa Kwiatkowski writes today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:Lake Juvenile Court Judge Mary Beth Bonaventura, Lake...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 27, 2008

Ind. Courts - Preliminary thoughts about Indiana not-for-publication opinions; isn't it time to abolish all distinctions?

[Here are some of my thoughts; a Res Gestae paper may follow. Comments would be appreciated.] Over two years ago...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 27, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Fight over Boone Co. turbines headed to court"

Richard Essex of WTHR 13 Eyewitness News had this interesting report Sunday:Lebanon - A lawsuit between two Lebanon neighbors is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 27, 2008

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Attorneys battle to become judge of new Floyd County court"

Matt Thacker of the New Albany News & Tribune has this report:Two New Albany attorneys are facing off to become...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 26, 2008

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Ind. Courts - Vanderburgh judicial candidates evaluated by peers

Libby Keeling of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today in a story that begins:The three candidates for election Nov....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 25, 2008

Ind. Courts - Constitutionality of federal sex offender law argued before 7th Circuit Friday

Andy Grimm reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:A Michigan City man who is challenging the constitutionality of the federal sex...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 25, 2008

Friday, October 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Daniels appoints St. Joseph Superior Court judge"

Just released from the Governor's office:Governor Mitch Daniels today announced the appointment of Margot Fisher Reagan of South Bend as...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - "The big-dollar race in Greene County politics has proven to be that for the seat of Superior Court Judge" [Updated]

That is the headline to this story in the Oct. 22nd edition of the Bloomfield Free Press:BLOOMFIELD - The big-dollar...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "New Albany attorney sentenced to year in prison for sexual battery"

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 26th, Harold J. Adams of the LCJ reports today:A New Albany attorney must report...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judge sues Hammond City Council"

Susan Brown reports today in the NWI Times:HAMMOND | City Court Judge Jeffrey Harkin has sued the Hammond City Council...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Terre Haute Attorney Arrested"

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 16, 2007, Howard Greninger of the Terre Haute Tribune-Star reports today :TERRE HAUTE —...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 24, 2008

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Attorney Crabtree charged with embezzling $1 million"

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Bill Dolan reports today under the headline: "State seeks to suspend attorney's license." Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Newcomers vie for Adams Superior Court bench"

Becky Manley reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on the race for 26th District Superior Court judge in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 23, 2008

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Ex-Monroe County prosecutor assigned to DTF case"

Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today in a story that begins:MUNCIE -- A special prosecutor will now decide...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Voters clamor to cast ballots after 4 p.m. deadline"

A ruling in the "early voting" case is expected later today, but meanwhile Bill Dolan of the NWI Times reported...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Attorney Crabtree charged with embezzling $1 million"

Andy Grimm reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:HAMMOND -- A federal grand jury has charged Schererville attorney William Crabtree with...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - Evansville editorial endorses all 3 candidates for one Superior court judgeship

From today's editorial in the Evansville Courier & Press:Three Evansville lawyers, each with experience in a specific area of law,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Hearing set in early voting case

Updating this ILB entry from late yesterday, both NW Indiana newspapers today report that they expect a ruling shortly, perhaps...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Monday, October 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Hearing set in early voting case [Updated]

Updating this entry from Oct. 17 re the hearing in the early voting case being set for 10 AM today,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - Delaware County judicial races are the big money contests locally"

Rick Yencer reports today in the Muncie Star-Press, in a story that begins:Delaware County judicial races are the big money...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 20, 2008

Friday, October 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - Hearing set in early voting case

From a release just issued by Kathryn Dolan, Indiana Supreme Court Public Information Officer:Special Judge Diane Kavadias Schneider has set...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judicial candidates for Porter County Superior Court"

The NWI Times has extensive coverage on the Porter County Superior Court races today. It begins:In addition to offering stories...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Peers laud Lake judge"

From the Gary Post-Tribune, a story that begins:Lake Superior Court Judge Thomas Stefaniak Jr. was named Judge of the Year...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Special judge appointed in early voting case

Updating this entry from yesterday linking to the Supreme Court order appointing Diana K. Schneider as special judge in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 17, 2008

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Special judge appointed in early voting case

Updating this entry from earlier today, here is the partially hand-printed, file-stamped order appointing Diana K. Schneider as special judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 16, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on appellate judges up for retention

I have created a new ILB category, Judicial Retention. Clicking on it will lead to all the ILB entries about...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 16, 2008

Ind. Courts - More re judicial evaluations

A reader has pointed me to a May 5, 2005 article by Leonard Post of The National Law Journal, headed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 16, 2008

Ind. Courts - Special judge appointed in early voting case

Updating this ILB entry from this morning, the Supreme Court, which is on the road today, hearing an oral argument...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 16, 2008

Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County Bar Association has released results from its 2008 Judicial Survey"

Jeff Parrott of the South Bend Tribune reports today in a story that begins:The St. Joseph County Bar Association has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 16, 2008

Ind. Courts - Latest on Lake early voting case

We learned last evening that it would be up to the Supreme Court to name a new judge in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 16, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Reactions vary to trustee's court plan"

From the Indianapolis Star today, a long story by Cathy Kightlinger, who writes:Lawrence Township Trustee Mike Hobbs' plan to privatize...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 16, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Voters will settle contested judgeship races in Clark, Floyd and Harrison counties Nov. 4th"

Harold J. Adams of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:Voters will settle contested judgeship races in Clark, Floyd and Harrison...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 16, 2008

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - Update on: New judge sought in Lake early voting case

Updating this ILB entry from earlier this afternoon; the 3 p.m. deadline in the Lake County case of Curley v....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - New judge sought in Lake early voting case

Updating this ILB entry from this morning, John Byrne of the Gary Post-Tribune reports:A change of judge has been requested...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judges receive 'yes' votes from bar members"

The ISBA has just issued this press release:INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 15, 2008) -- The Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) has completed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - Albion attorney faces theft charges

Len Wells reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press in a story that begins:An Albion attorney who also serves...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Testimony shows paper trail leads nowhere in DTF seizures"

Updating the Oct. 13th ILB entry, Rick Yencer's Muncie Star-Press story today begins:Muncie police routinely disposed of money and guns...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Ind. Courts - Update on: Judge Arredondo orders early voting locations to open [Updated]

Updating the reports from this morning, Josh Kalven of Progress Illinois reports:The dispute over early voting in Lake County, IN...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Five state-appointed jurists face retention vote Nov. 4"

Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story today on the state judges up for retention by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Ind. Courts - Yet more on Rockies Express Pipeline suing Indiana counties

On Sept. 14 the ILB posted an entry that began:The ILB has had a number of entries about the Rockies...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Ind. Courts - Delaware Circuit Court 3 judgeship on ballot

A story in the Muncie Star-Press today reported by Rick Yencer begins:Veteran Democratic Muncie City Court Judge Linda Wolf talks...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Ind. Courts - Senior Judge Jonathan J. Robertson has died

Senior Judge Jonathan J. Robertson died yesterday at the age of 76. The message came accompanied by this note:Judge Robertson...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Monday, October 13, 2008

Ind. Decisions - Status of: Remote voting sites at issue in Lake County [Updated]

Updating the most recent ILB entry, from Saturday, where U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Van Bokkelen was quoted by two...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 13, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Delaware prosecutor reconstructs the record to comply with new rules"

From the Muncie Star-Press today, a story by Rick Yencer begins:New rules governing the seizure and forfeiture of money and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 13, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Court observers suspect it will be the future president naming one or two federal judges"

"Tumult of presidential politics blocks local federal judge moves" is the headline today to this story by Bill Dolan in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 13, 2008

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - Legal Aid closings in Fort Wayne; 50 year anniversary in Evansville

Rebecca S. Green reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette in a story that begins:By the end of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 12, 2008

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Ind. Decisions - Yet more on: Remote voting sites at issue in Lake County

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 8th, both the NWI Times and the Gary Post Tribune report today that U.S....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 11, 2008

Ind. Decisions - More on: Supreme Court orders hundreds of pages of sealed documents in a pending case to be open and available for public inspection

This brief report appeared Friday evening on the Chicago Tribune website (see yesterday's ILB entry here):The Indiana Supreme Court on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 11, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Ex-court official is disciplined"

This brief item appears today in the Indianapolis Star (see yesterday's ILB entry here):The Indiana Supreme Court on Friday accepted...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 11, 2008

Friday, October 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County Judge Hawkins, Master Commissioner Broyles charged by Disciplinary Commission

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 8th, here is the 51-page package of documents, headed by the Supreme Court "Order...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Ex-official is again a wanted man"

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 24th, Bob Kasarda off the NWI Times reports today in a story that begins:VALPARAISO...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - 2008 Indiana Judicial Candidate Information via Indiana Right to Life

Indiana Right to Life has its own website on the appellate jurists up for retention November 4th. Access it here....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 10, 2008

Thursday, October 09, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Juvenile drug court opens in Porter County"

James D. Wolf Jr. reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune in a story that begins:VALPARAISO -- The Porter County Juvenile...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 09, 2008

Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - Update on the sealing of records in the Clerk of the Courts Office

Readers may recall a series of ILB entries last spring, decrying "the total disappearance of some cases from the Clerk's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Ind. Decisions - Still more on: Remote voting sites at issue in Lake County

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Van Bokkelen yesterday vacated Lake County Circuit Court Judge Lorenzo Arredondo's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - Follow-up on: "St. Joseph County judge has stopped sending female offenders to the Indianapolis Juvenile Correctional Facility"

Updating this ILB entry from March 16 (which contains links to a number of earlier entries), Tim Evans of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Marion County Judge Hawkins, Master Commissioner Broyles charged by Disciplinary Commission

"Judge faces rare disciplinary hearing: Marion County judge and court commissioner accused of mishandling case of man cleared of rape"...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - Judicial races in Monroe County

Laura Lane reports today ($$$) in the Bloomington Herald Times on a judicial candidates debate. Some quotes:Most of the questions...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Information about appellate jurists on the November ballot

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 2, a press release posted late yesterday on the Court website, announces: "New Website...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County Judge Hawkins, Master Commissioner Broyles charged by Disciplinary Commission

Updating this ILB entry from April 10th, the Indianapolis Star has a brief item today:A two-day hearing will conclude today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - Judicial race in Delaware County

Rick Yencer reports today in a story in the Muncie Star-Press that begins:MUNCIE -- Restoring confidence and credibility in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - Lake judge criticizes county policies that are affecting the services of his East Chicago courtroom

Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times reports today in a story that begins:EAST CHICAGO | Lake County Superior Court Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Ind. Decisions - More on: Remote voting sites at issue in Lake County

Well, now three judges are involved: (1) Lake Superior Court Judge Calvin Hawkins - who granted a restraining order last...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Monday, October 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - Judicial race in Spencer County

Libby Keeling reports in the Evansville Courier & Press in a story that begins:The Spencer County prosecutor and a Rockport,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 06, 2008

Sunday, October 05, 2008

Ind. Courts - Judicial races in Vanderburgh and Vigo counties

Vanderburgh County - Libby Keeling has a story today in the Evansville Courier & Press that begins:Two local magistrates who...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 05, 2008

Thursday, October 02, 2008

Courts - "Campaign-finance reform urged for Michigan Supreme Court races"

Lynn Turner reports in the Kalamazoo Gazette: KALAMAZOO -- More than $20 million has been spent in Michigan Supreme Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 02, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Attorney wants new venues after judge allegedly curses client"

Shawn McGrath of the Anderson Herald Bulletin reports in a story that begins:An Anderson attorney wants a new venue for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 02, 2008

Ind. Courts - Information about appellate jurists on the November ballot

At the Commission on Courts meeting August 28th, as noted in this Sept. 1st ILB entry:Judges Terry Crone and Cale...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 02, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Group calls for merit selection of Lake County judges"

John Byrne of the Gary Post-Tribune reports:Representatives of the Lake County Bar Association and local officials will testify Friday before...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 02, 2008

Wednesday, October 01, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Why It Mattered That Lincoln Was a Lawyer"

A free 1.5 hour CLE offered by the Indiana Supreme Court this Friday, Oct. 3, from 3-4:30. Or you can...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 01, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: "If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you."

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 26th on the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants, where I commented:I'm told that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 01, 2008

Monday, September 29, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Interpreters in courtrooms a money issue"

James D. Wolf Jr. reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:VALPARAISO -- On Oct. 20, Vietnamese-born Len Huynh will stand trial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 29, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Porter County to get juvenile drug court"

James D. Wolf Jr. reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune in a story that begins:VALPARAISO -- The Porter County Juvenile...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 29, 2008

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Finances a factor in capital punishment"

Doulgas Walker has a long story today in the Muncie Star-Press on the use of the death penalty in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 28, 2008

Friday, September 26, 2008

Ind. Courts - Two Hoosiers on the 7th Circuit? [Corrected - Three Hoosiers]

Maureen Groppe of the Star Washington Bureau is reporting:WASHINGTON -- President Bush has nominated Indiana judge Philip P. Simon to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 26, 2008

Courts - "If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you."

The Brennan Center on 9/16/08 published the 46-page "Eligible for Justice: Guidelines for Appointing Defense Counsel.". From the description:For more...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 26, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judge to resume Muncie-Delaware County Drug Task Force hearings"

Rick Yenser has another report today in the Muncie Star-Press on issues surrounding the Muncie-Delaware County Drug Task Force property...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 26, 2008

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Ex-official is again a wanted man"

Bob Kasarda reports today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:VALPARAISO | Just a few weeks after spending...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Review and Public Hearing of Proposed Reentry Court Rules"

The Problem-Solving Courts Committee of the Judicial Conference of Indiana has written proposed Reentry Court Rules and will submit these...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Two young attorneys in different parts of the state in court for drug/alcohol related charges

Updating this ILB entry from July 24th, the Indianapolis Star reports today:A former state attorney's trial in a fatal drunken...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Geist lawyers backing out"

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 19th, the Indianapolis Star reports today:Some Geist residents are now without legal representation in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - Gary Judge targets court costs

Lori Caldwell reports in the Gary Post-Tribune:To meet Mayor Rudy Clay's 20 percent budget reduction this year, [Gary City Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Monday, September 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Newspapers fight anonymous poster identity subpoenas"

This story from the Sept. 11th edition of The Indiana Publisher, published by the Hoosier State Press Association:Two Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County losing money on jurors they send home"

From a lengthy story Sunday in the South Bend Tribune, Pablo Ros' report begins:At least 700 county residents have been...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - Former Clerk to Chief Judge Baker joins Indy firm

Tiffany Stochel of the Indianapolis Star reports today in a story that begins:The law firm of Bose McKinney & Evans...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 22, 2008

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - New federal judge, William Lawrence, feted in Mooresville

Nick McLain reported Sept. 20th in a long story in the Mooresville-Decatur Times that begins:Maybe they put something in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on: The first "help desk" -- for the newfangled "book"

The "mainstream media" has just picked up on the "Big Monk" YouTube video, first noted in the ILB on Sept....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 21, 2008

Friday, September 19, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Man arrested after attack on lawyer in Jefferson County Courthouse"

Brian Jones, writing for the Madison Courier, reports today:A Madison man was arrested on a charge of battery Wednesday afternoon...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 19, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Geist lawyers backing out"

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, today John Tuohy of the Indianapolis Star reports:FISHERS, Ind. -- Town officials on Thursday defended the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 19, 2008

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Ind. Courts - Judge Stephen M. Jessup, Howard Superior Court 2, admonished [Updated]

From the Indiana Courts, this release:The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications issued today a Public Admonition of Judge Stephen M....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 18, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Helping voters judge the judges"

From an editorial today in the South Bend Tribune:The St. Joseph County Bar Association is undertaking an effort that ought...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 18, 2008

Ind. Courts - Allen Court tickets phone-ban violators

Rebecca S. Green reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:If you bring a cell phone or other electronic device...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 18, 2008

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - Judge George B. Hoffman, Jr. has been selected as the recipient of the 2008 Legendary Lawyer Award

Via a press release from the Indiana Courts:Judge George B. Hoffman, Jr. has been selected by the Fellows of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Courts - Yet more on: DOJ moves to improve immigration judges, after months of criticism

Updating this ILB entry from August 31st, Pamela A. MacLean of The National Law Journal reports today under the headline...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Geist lawyers backing out"

That is what the headline reads today, to John Tuohy's story in the Indianapolis Star that begins:Legal proceedings in Fishers'...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Monday, September 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - St. Joseph Judicial Nominating Commssion submits 5 nominees to Governor

From a release just issued:Indianapolis, September 15, 2008 . . . The St. Joseph Superior Court Judicial Nominating Com-mission today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: The first "help desk" -- for the newfangled "book"

Don't miss this ILB entry, posted this weekend. And congrats also to the high-powered producer of this little gem. For...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 15, 2008

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Ind. Courts - "The versatility of Judge Samuel Barnes Gookins"

Mike McCormick writes today for the Terre Haute Tribune Star about Samuel Barnes Gookins. A few quotes:Newspaper editor and publisher,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 14, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on Rockies Express Pipeline suing Indiana counties

The ILB has had a number of entries about the Rockies Express Pipeline making its way across Indiana. The next...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 14, 2008

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Ind. Courts - The first "help desk" -- for the newfangled "book"

A YouTube video. Great acting! But the big monk seems a little slow....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 13, 2008

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Deborah A. Rigi suspended pendente lite

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Andy Grimm of the Gary Post Tribune has a story today that begins:Just two weeks before...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 11, 2008

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Panel to rule on Allen judge's outburst"

This story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, by Rebecca S. Greene, reports that:The Indiana Supreme Court appointed a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judge rules on Winchester courthouse variance"

"[N]o setback ever was needed" Today, from the Muncie Star-Press:WINCHESTER — A special judge has finally settled the issue of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Ind. Courts - Deborah A. Rigi suspended pendente lite

Among the newly posted Supreme Court orders is this one, dated Sept. 4, re former Lake County judge Deborah Riga....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Ind. Courts - Issues re the expedited appeal regarding juvenile placement and / or services

One of the items on the agenda of this week's 2008 Indiana Judicial Conference is titled "HEA 1001 Progress Report."...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Supreme Court Adopts 2009 Judicial Code of Conduct"

A press release dated Sept. 8th announces:The Indiana Supreme Court is adopting a new Code of Judicial Conduct. Indiana is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Ind. Courts - "What time is it? Check the courthouse clock"

Nick Schneider of the Greene County Daily World reported yesterday:The clock on the Greene County Courthouse in Bloomfield is working...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Ind. Courts - Dearborn Superior Court Judge Michael G. Witte honored

Dearborn Superior Court Judge Michael G. Witte will be the 2008 recipient of the Indiana University Asian Alumni Association's Distinguished...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Monday, September 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Public Interviews to be Held for St. Joseph Superior Court Vacancy"

From a press release issued by the Indiana Courts:The St. Joseph Superior Court Judicial Nominating Commission will interview candidates for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Lake commissioner backs proposal to prune public defender staff"

Bill Dolan has this report today in the NWI Times. Some quotes:CROWN POINT | Support is growing among Lake County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 08, 2008

Sunday, September 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - Tippecanoe's historic courthouse and its "twin" in Quincy Illinois

David Smith of the Lafayette Journal & Courier has a long feature story today on the history of the Tippecanoe...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County lawyers set out to judge judges"

Jeff Parrott of the South Bend Tribune reports today in a lengthy story:If you step up to the ballot box...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Old Crown Point jail has historic, architectural significance"

Kathleen Quilligan of the NWI Times has a nice story today, complete with some cool old photos:CROWN POINT | If...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 07, 2008

Saturday, September 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - Rep. Foley again urges changes in Judicial Nominating Commission

In this ILB entry from August 29th I promised to provide details on three items discussed at the Aug....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Grant County Superior Court 2 closes doors

Updating this ILB entry from August 23rd, Maribeth Holtz of the Grant County/Marion Chronicle Tribune had a story Sept. 5th...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "State supreme court wants documents about McKinney pay"

Updating this ILB entry from August 27th, Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:As many as 35 drug forfeiture...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - "The town court judge in Yorktown doesn't take her job lightly"

John Carlson of the Muncie Star-Press reports today in a long story that begins:The town court judge in Yorktown doesn't...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Commission on Courts discussion of judicial mandates

Updating this ILB entry from Friday, where several speakers, including Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard, suggested that a solution to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 06, 2008

Friday, September 05, 2008

Ind. Courts - Report on status of the Court of Appeals

Cheif Judge John Baker testified at the Aug. 28th Commission on Courts meeting about the case load of the Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 05, 2008

Ind. Courts - Commission on Courts discussion of judicial mandates

In this ILB entry from August 29th, I wrote that I had attended the August 28th meeting of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 05, 2008

Thursday, September 04, 2008

Ind. Courts - "LaPorte County re-entry court judged positive"

From a story by Laurie Wink in the Michigan City News-Dispatch:After five months in operation, the re-entry court established by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 04, 2008

Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County prosecutor's budget targeted"

Nancy Sulok reports today in the South Bend Tribune:County officials aimed their budget ax at the prosecutor's office Wednesday night,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 04, 2008

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Ind. Courts - "New judge sought in Valpo hospital lawsuit"

Bob Kasarda reports today in the NWI Times:VALPARAISO | Landowners seeking to block the construction of a new Porter hospital...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Ind. Court - Posey County Circuit Judge James Redwine writes book on 1878 lynchings

Rich Davis of the Evansville Courier & Press has the story. Some quotes:MOUNT VERNON, Ind. — One night in October...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Monday, September 01, 2008

Ind. Courts - Indiana appellate judges create retention website

As I wrote in this ILB entry on Friday, an item on the agenda of the Commission on Court's meeting...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 01, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Lake County civil courts to switch to random filing system"

An interesting story today in the NWI Times, reported by Marisa Kwiatkowsli:Calvin Hawkins was slated to be a traveling judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 01, 2008

Ind. Courts - If approved, new local rule would give co-defendants the same judge

Pablo Ros of the South Bend Tribune has a long story today that begins:SOUTH BEND — On July 21, a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 01, 2008

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Lake County judges shy away from exclusive contracts in wake of corruption scandals"

Joe Carlson and Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times have an enterprising report today looking at current counseling services contracts....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 31, 2008

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on Rockies Express Pipeline suing Indiana counties [Updated]

On Thurs., Aug. 28th the ILB had an entry quoting a story about Rockies Express Pipeline suing Decatur County in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 30, 2008

Ind. Courts - Two stories today on impact of latest report of weighted caseload measures

Matt Thacker of the Jeffersonville/New Albany News & Tribune reports today: "Clark County has busiest judicial officers in state," a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 30, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Shelby County court records available via online firm"

From a long report by Bettina Puckett, staff writer for the Shelbyville News:The computer age has roared into Shelby County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 30, 2008

Ind. Courts - Issue of trying youth in juvenile court or as an adult

Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star takes a long look today at the issue of trying youth in juvenile court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 30, 2008

Friday, August 29, 2008

Ind. Courts - Report on Thursday's meeting of the Commision on Courts

Last Friday, Aug. 22nd, I attended the meeting of the Commission on Courts to testify about the Indiana Code. The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 29, 2008

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Ind. Courts - Yet again on "Landowner calls move by pipeline company as intimidation"

Updating this June 11th ILB entry (see all ILB entries on "pipeline" here), Jason Thomas of the Indianapolis Star has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 28, 2008

Courts - More on: "Bankruptcy Filings Near Million Mark for 12-Month Period Ending June 30, 2008"

Supplementing this ILB entry yesterday is a story today in the Indianapolis Star, reported by John Russell and Ted Evanoff,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 28, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judge Wayne Lennington could face criminal charges"

The ILB has had a number of earlier entries about former Delaware Circuit Court 5 Judge Wayne Lennington. Today the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 28, 2008

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Ind. Courts - "State supreme court wants documents about McKinney pay"

A story today in the Muncie Star-Press, reported by Rick Yencer, begins:MUNCIE — The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Court scuffle puts new alert system to test"

Updating this story from yesterday, Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today in a story that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Courts - "Ever-More-Expensive Court Races Heading Higher "

Three of Indiana's five Supreme Court justices will be on the ballot this fall. But they do not have opponents....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: "ACLU suit targets state welfare fixes"

This ILB entry from May 20th reported on a suit brought in Marion County by the ACLU. Today the Indianapolis...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Park ban on sex offenders challenged: Man can't watch son play baseball" [Updated]

This report Aug. 9th in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune concluded:Judges with the Jeffersonville City Court have twice denied exemption...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: "Fight delays manslaughter trial"

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Rebecca S. Green and Jeff Wiehe of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette report today:A...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Monday, August 25, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Fight delays manslaughter trial"

Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reported early this afternoon in a brief story that begins:A fistfight...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 25, 2008

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - AG files suit against Countrywide Mortgage, joining other states

A press release issued today by Attorney General Carter begins:Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter has filed a lawsuit against the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - Huntington Courthouse turns 100

Becky Manley reports in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:As the Huntington Courthouse’s south clock tower’s gears ticked into the future,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 24, 2008

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Grant County Superior Court 2 closes doors

Updating this ILB entry from August 18th, Maribeth Holtz of the Grant County/Marion Chronicle Tribune had a story yesterday about...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Goats OK in Fortville backyard

Remember the story from earlier this month (see Aug. 13th ILB entry here). Today the Indianapolis Star reports under the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 23, 2008

Friday, August 22, 2008

Ind. Decisions - Court of Appeals issues 1 today (and 9 NFP)

For publication opinions today (1): In Yolanda Rice, as Guardian and Next Friend of Dagoberto Lozez v. Albert Harper, et...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Report issued Monday by Delaware Circuit 2 Judge Richard Dailey

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, today's Muncie Star-Press story is headlined "Report brings secret deal to light: Prosecutor Mark...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 22, 2008

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - Judge Felts pleads in OWI case [Updated]

Niki Kelly has just reported via the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette website:Allen Circuit Judge Thomas Felts pleaded guilty Thursday in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County judges defend proposed budgets as mandates"

Nancy J. Sulok writes today in the South Bend Tribune:Lurking in the background of the court budgets for next year...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Report issued Monday by Delaware Circuit 2 Judge Richard Dailey

Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 19, Rick Yencer reports today in the Muncie Star-Press in a story that begins:Delaware...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 21, 2008

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - Carroll County judges' 2009 spending requests

Today's edition of the weekly Carroll County Comet reports, in a story by Debbie Lowe:Carroll County Council met Friday for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Ind. Courts - Doxpop now provides access to Court information in half of all Indiana Counties

Doxpop (Indiana court records online) has announced:The Shelby County Courts have become the newest local government information providers in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Ind. Courts - Report issued Monday by Delaware Circuit 2 Judge Richard Dailey

Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today: Delaware County Prosecutor Mark McKinney acted deceitfully in using confidential settlements to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Ind. Courts - SLAPP-type lawsuit filed against several members of Allen County Plan Commission

A lengthy editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette begins:A lawsuit filed by a developer against three individuals serving...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Randolph County seeking judge's opinion on zoning law for courthouse annex"

Updating this ILB entry from July 22, Joy Leiker of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:WINCHESTER -- Randolph County will ask...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Monday, August 18, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Federal Grant Brings $1 million to Supreme Court for E-Ticket Program"

Here is the press release that begins:The Indiana Supreme Court has been awarded a grant from the Federal Motor Carrier...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 18, 2008

Ind. Courts - Grant County Superior Court 2 closes doors

From Saturday's Grant County/Marion Chronicle Tribune, a story by Brett Wallace:Friday was the last day Judge Randall Johnson said he...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 18, 2008

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - "New Albany attorney’s career in jeopardy after felony plea"

Updating this long list of earlier ILB entries, Matt Thacker of the New Albany News & Tribune reports today:A New...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 17, 2008

Friday, August 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Haughee's appeals all are denied"

Updating this ILB entry from July 2, Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times reports today in a story that ebgins:VALPARAISO...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 15, 2008

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Ind. Courts - JTAC Odyssey Case Management System expanded

From a press release:The Indiana Supreme Court has agreed to invest an additional $1.1 million to acquire a computer system...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 14, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Porter County judges seeking higher pay for their court workers"

Vicki Urbanik reported yesterday in a lengthy story in the ChestertonTribune:Porter County’s judges are seeking higher pay for their court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 14, 2008

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Ind. Courts - "System brings video arraignment to LaGrange County courts"

From WTHD 105.5, serving NE Indiana, comes this story by Tim Murray, complete with photo and audio, but check it...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Ind. Courts - Goats OK in Fortville backyard

Bill McCleery of the Indianapolis Star reports:A Hancock County judge has ruled that a Fortville town ordinance does not prohibit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Floyd County judge upset with renovation plans"

Chris Morris reports this afternoon in the Jeffersonville News & Tribune:Glenn Hancock didn’t attend Tuesday night’s Floyd County Council meeting...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Motion filed to pull driver’s license in judge’s drunken driving case"

Rebecca S. Green reports this evening in a story posted on the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette website that begins:Marion County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on Delaware County Courts drug forfeitures and related matters

The last story the ILB posted on the Delaware County courts' drug forfeiture and related issues was Aug. 8th. Today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judge sentences absent juror to serve as a warning to others"

So reports Bill Dolan today in a story today in the NWI Times. Some quotes:CROWN POINT | A judge bent...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - Vanderburgh County major drug prosecutions may fall next year due to budget constraints

Thomas B. Langhorne reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press in a long story that begins:The number of major...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Outburst response filed by Judge Scheibenberger"

Rebecca S. Green reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:An Allen Superior Court judge doesn't deny the allegations of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Monday, August 11, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Lake County Council "frowns on unchanged budgets from county judges "

Budget time and the annual questions of county budgeting for the judiciary, illustrated by this entry from Aug. 7th...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 11, 2008

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - LaPorte Circuit judge announces he will reject any future plea agreement to reduce a felony to a misdemeanor

Stan Maddux reports today for The Michigan City News-Dispatch:LA PORTE - In his nearly 20 months on the bench, La...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - Lake Criminal Court drug defendants bargain for lesser sentences

Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times reports today in a long story that begins:CROWN POINT | More than 96 percent...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 10, 2008

Saturday, August 09, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Attorney Michael 'Mick' Alexander seeks delay of trial, new judge"

Updaing this entry from yesterday, Douglas Walker reports today in the Muncie Star-Press that begins:MUNCIE -- A Jay County judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 09, 2008

Ind. Courts - Update on: Plea deal pulled in attorney sex-attack case

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Harold J. Adams reports today in the LCJ:New Albany attorney Anthony Wallingford pleaded guilty yesterday to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 09, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Jeffersonville's ban on sex offender in park to be tested again

This ILB posting yesterday quoted a Harold J. Adams report in the Louisville Courier Journal that began:A judge said he...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 09, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Stop making judges run for office, Lake County commissioners argue"

Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 5th, Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times reports:CROWN POINT | The Lake County Bar...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 09, 2008

Friday, August 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - Jeffersonville's ban on sex offender in park to be tested again

Harold J. Adams reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal, in a story that begins:A judge said he will decide...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Attorney Michael 'Mick' Alexander seeks delay of trial, new judge"

So reads the headline to this story today by Douglas Walker in the Muncie Star-Press. Some quotes:Former Delaware County Prosecutor...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - Judge Dailey on the Delaware County drug forfeiture investigation

Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 7th, the Muncie Star-Press today has an unattributed story headed "Dailey says not his...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Plea deal pulled in attorney sex-attack case

Updating earlier ILB entries, Harold J. Adams of the Louisville Courier Journal reported Aug. 7th in a story that begins:In...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 08, 2008

Thursday, August 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - Lake County Council "frowns on unchanged budgets from county judges "

John Byrne reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:CROWN POINT -- The Lake County Council is ready to put several county...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - More again today on the Delaware County drug forfeiture investigation

The most recent ILB entry on the drug forfeiture investigation in Delaware County was Aug. 6. Today Rick Yencer of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 07, 2008

Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on the authority of magistrates and master commissioners

In Invol. Term. of Parent-Child Rel. of A.P., M.P., and S.P., and Mary Palmero v. Marion Co. Dept. of Child...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - More again today on the Delaware County drug forfeiture investigation

This column by Larry Riley in the Muncie Star Press attempts to give an overview of the issues. This article...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - Change of venue in Kalab Lay murder trial [Updated]

Evansville's Kalab Lay murder trial (see earlier ILB entries here) has been moved to Clark County, about two hours east...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Blood test put judge's alcohol at twice limit"

So reports Rebecca S. Green in this story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:With the results of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Stop making judges run for office, Lake County commissioners argue"

John Byrne of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:No judges in Lake County should run for election in political campaigns, the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Ind. Courts - More again today on the Delaware County drug forfeiture investigation

Two stories today by Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press, updating this ILB entry from Aug. 2nd: "Reed, Winkle spar...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Ind. Courts - " 'Dead' woman sues Porter hospital"

James D. Wolf Jr. of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:VALPARAISO -- The very much alive Jackson Township woman declared dead...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Monday, August 04, 2008

Ind. Courts - "It's time to open up our Hoosier courts to cameras: Technology has changed the meaning of having a public trial"

An excellent editorial today in the Fort Wayne News Sentinel:The Indiana Supreme Court should just decide one way or the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 04, 2008

Ind. Courts - Sound Bend Tribune starts new series on sentencing by St. Joe County courts

The South Bend Tribune had a series in the fall of 2006 titled "Judging the Judges." The last story in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 04, 2008

Ind. Courts - Security will be beefed up at the East Chicago courthouse

Lori Caldwell of the Gary Post-Tribune writes today:Every hearing for a protective order has potential for an emotional, sometimes hostile...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 04, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Jurors tend to be younger in summer"

Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a lengthy story this morning that begins:Oh, the sights of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 04, 2008

Sunday, August 03, 2008

Ind. Courts - Distribution of cases when two judges facing charges

Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a lengthy story today about the distribution of cases in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 03, 2008

Saturday, August 02, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Officials unveil Vigo County Courthouse renovation"

Crystal Garcia reports today in the Terre Haute Trib-Star:Nearly four years and more than $13 million later, the 19th century...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 02, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judge orders arrest of no-show juror"

Bill Dolan reports today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:CROWN POINT | A judge ordered the arrest...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 02, 2008

Ind. Courts - Both Clark County judicial nominees certifed by State Election Board

The ballot dispute in Clark County appeals to be resolved. See the most recent earlier ILB entry here, from Aug....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 02, 2008

Ind. Courts - More again today on the Delaware County drug forfeiture investigation

The most recent ILB entry on the drug forfeiture investigation in Delaware County was July 30. Today Rick Yencer of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 02, 2008

Friday, August 01, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still continuing with "Judicial candidate's registration in question"

Updating this ILB entry from July 29th, on the upcoming Indiana Election Commission hearing Friday in Indianapolis (set for today)...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 01, 2008

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court will again allow documentary filmmaker Karen Grau, of Calamari Productions, access to the Lake County juvenile court

From a release today on the Courts siter:The Indiana Supreme Court will again allow documentary filmmaker Karen Grau, of Calamari...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 31, 2008

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Ind. Courts - Debra McVicker Lynch selected to replace retired Magistrate Judge V. Sue Shields

A release posted today by the Clerk of the USDC in Indianapolis announces:The United States District Court for the Southern...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Ind. Courts - Two new stories today on the Delaware County drug forfeiture investigation

The most recent ILB entry on the drug forfeiture investigation in Delaware County was July 24. Today Rick Yencer of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Courthouse Girls" movie to air soon on your local PBS station

So reports Bill Richmond of the Winchester News-Gazette. Some quotes:A documentary on the Courthouse Girls calendar saga will make its...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Ind. Courts - Attorneys' lounge now available in the Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse (Indianapolis Division)

Here is the announcement....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Both sides claim free speech rights in battle over sex shop"

The ILB has had at least a dozen entries on Spencer County's court battles to restrict an adult business, 231...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Ind. Courts - Continuing with "Judicial candidate's registration in question"

The most recent ILB entry on this issue was July 20th, quoting Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Monday, July 28, 2008

Ind. Courts - "City Judge, Crown Point at odds over health insurance"

Diane Krieger Spivak reports today in the Gary Post Tribune:CROWN POINT -- City Judge Ken Jeffirs wants the city to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 28, 2008

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Advocates Against Domestic Violence Blame Denial Of Protective Order For Woman's Death"

Today's editorial in the Indianapolis Star is headed "Before tragedy strikes, courts must be tougher." Some quotes:Kerry Hyatt Blomquist, legal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 27, 2008

Friday, July 25, 2008

Ind. Courts - Selection of Judges in St. Joe County

The South Bend Tribune has an editorial today on its county's system for selecting judges:There is strong evidence that St....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 25, 2008

Ind. Courts - Electronic e-filing in criminal cases tested in White County; Lake County to do civil e-filing

A press release Wednesday from Doxpop LLC announces:Doxpop LLC, CSI, and Proslink Inc. in cooperation with Judge Robert Mrzlack, Clerk...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 25, 2008

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judge orders drug task force to return $25,000"

Continuing his reporting on the drug forfeiture investigation in Delaware County, Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press writes today: The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on Pan Am Plaza lawsuit

Updating this ILB entry posted yesterday, Bill Ruthhart of the Indianapolis Star reports today in a story that begins:A lawsuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - Fort Wayne paper editorial on "Judging the Judges"

With two of its county judges facing unrelated charges, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a long and thoughtful editorial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Judge Felts pleads not guilty"

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today under the headline "Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Two young attorneys in different parts of the state in court for drug/alcohol related charges

On May 11, 2007 the ILB posted an entry on two young attorneys - Teresa Perry of Evansville, who was...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 24, 2008

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: "Activist lawyer works to keep city honest"

Updating this ILB entry from June 29th, quoting from a John Ketzenberger column in the Indianapolis Star about local attorney...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - John Newman, records manager, is retiring July 25th

A press release issued today via the Courts site begins:The Indiana Supreme Court is saying good-bye to the longtime Director...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judge Felts pleads not guilty"

Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette attended the initial hearing in Marion County Superior Court this morning and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Unsolved Tippecanoe County Courthouse bombing nearly ten years old

Updating this ILB entry from May 29th, Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier reports today in a story that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Advocates Against Domestic Violence Blame Denial Of Protective Order For Woman's Death"

See the Advance Indiana entry here....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Probable cause affidavit gives details of Allen County judge's arrest"

Jeff Wiehe of The Fort Wayne News-Sentinel posted details last evening (7:41 pm) of "a newly released Marion Superior Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Despite protest and possible legalities, Randolph to build courthouse annex"

When last we hear of the Randolph County Courthouse project, it was July 16th and the Muncie Star-Press had thrown...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Allen Circuit Court Judge Thomas J. Felts arrested in Indy

Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:Allen Circuit Judge Thomas Felts was at work Monday handling...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Monday, July 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - Union County receives $7,000 from Public Defender Commission

From a press release on the Indiana Courts site....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Tax accounting trio unsung heroes in region's public corruption fight"

Andy Grimm of the Gary Post-Tribune has an interesting report today featuring the FBI tax accountants behind the Lake County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Procedure not followed in slander lawsuit, say attorneys"

Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal & Courier reported July 19th in a story that begins:A Tippecanoe County judge will...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - Trouble in paradise? "Lawsuits flying in Ogden Dunes"

Joe Carlson reports in the NWI Times in a story that begins:OGDEN DUNES | The calls of gulls and the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on handling of drug forfeiture cases in Delware County

Another long story today by Rick Yencer in the Muncie Star-Press about the Delaware County drug forfeiture cases. Today's story...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - "After trials, one Lake County town judge changes practices"

Joe Carlson reports today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:LOWELL | After hearing in recent federal trials...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 21, 2008

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - Yet more on "Judicial candidate's registration in question"

Updating this ILB entry from July 9th, Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal writes:A squabble over who should...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - Hamilton County may need new juror questionnaire envelopes

A reader has sent me the envelope to a mailing from the Hamilton County Administrator of Courts. The envelope states...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 20, 2008

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Allen Circuit Court Judge Thomas J. Felts arrested in Indy

Updating this entry from earlier today, Rebecca S. Green of Fort Wayne's morning paper, the Journal Gazette, now has this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 19, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Case in jeopardy because of typos"

Kevin Lilly, Logansport Pharos-Tribune news editor, reported Friday:A typographical error might have jeopardized the prosecutor’s case against a man accused...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 19, 2008

Ind. Courts - Allen Circuit Court Judge Thomas J. Felts arrested in Indy

Jeff Wiehe of The Fort Wayne News-Sentinel reports this morning:An Allen County judge charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 19, 2008

Friday, July 18, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judge proposes rules aimed at DTF 'ethical concerns'"

Continuing his reporting on the drug forfeiture investigation in Delaware County, Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press writes today in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 18, 2008

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Scheibenberger faces ethics, misconduct charges"

Updating this ILB entry from earlier today, the Supreme Court has now posted a press release on the chages filed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Ind. Courts - Judge to significantly broaden extent of drug forfeiture probe

Updating this ILB entry from July 13th, Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today in a story that begins:Delaware...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Randolph County Courthouse plans still up in air

The Muncie Star-Press has had enough. In an editorial today headlined "It's time for courthouse saga to come to an...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Ind. Courts - Even more on "Judicial candidate's registration in question"

Updating this ILB entry from July 8th, Ben Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal writes today in a story that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: "Scheibenberger faces ethics, misconduct charges"

Rebecca S. Green's report in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette yesterday afternoon is expanded in the version published in today's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judge of the Day: Deborah Riga"

Above the Law ("A Legal Tabloid") yesterday featured former Schererville town judge Deborah Riga as its "Judge of the Day,"...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Scheibenberger faces ethics, misconduct charges"

Rebecca S. Green reports in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette this afternoon in a story that begins:The Indiana Commission on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Suit challenges U.S. Steel power lines along lake"

Joe Carlson of the NWI Times had an interesting story Monday about efforts to rid the Lake Michigan lakeshore of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Monday, July 14, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Three justices and at least one appellate judge up for retention this year

Updating this ILB entry from July 1, all incumbent appellate judges up for retention this year have now filed to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 14, 2008

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Ind. Courts - A second Delaware County judge wants answers re handling of forfeiture cases in Muncie

Updating this ILB entry from Friday, Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today in a story that begins:The Muncie-Delaware...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 13, 2008

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - Updating "Supreme Court issues emergency order re handling of forfeiture cases in Muncie"

Updating these three recent ILB entries, the earliest dated June 21st, Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:The Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 12, 2008

Friday, July 11, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: "Former Schererville judge to be sentenced today"

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Joe Carlson reports today in the NWI Times:Former Schererville Town Judge Deborah Riga was...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 11, 2008

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Former Schererville judge to be sentenced today"

Joe Carlson reports today in the NWI Times:HAMMOND | Exactly 25 months after Deborah Riga pleaded guilty to using her...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Randolph County Courthouse plans still up in air

Updating this ILB entry from July 3rd, Joy Leiker of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:WINCHESTER -- Even with two new...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 10, 2008

Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court names former TV journalist as Public Information Officer

Today's press release begins:The Indiana Supreme Court has named a former television journalist to serve as its Public Information Officer,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Judicial candidate's registration in question"

The controversy continues. Ben Hershberg reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:Citing errors in the nomination process, the chairman of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: COA will hear oral arguments today in dispute over Terre Haute mayor's office

Arthur E. Foulkes of the Terre Haute Tribune-Star reports today on yesterday's oral arguments before the Court of Appeals...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Tuesday, July 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Plea deal pulled in attorney sex-attack case

Updating this ILB entry from May 28th, the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:Harrison Superior Court Judge Roger Davis has set...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Judicial candidate's registration in question"

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, quoting a story from the Louisville Courier Journal that began:Questions have been raised about...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 08, 2008

Monday, July 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Longtime public defenders withdraw in Delph case"

So reports Shawn McGrath of the Anderson Herald Bulletin in a lengthy story that begins:Nearly four years after prosecutors brought...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Three justices and at least one appellate judge up for retention this year

This July 1st ILB post reported that:Three of the five members of the Supreme Court: Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - Monroe County Courthouse nearly razed in the 1980s

"County courthouse at center of celebration" was the headline of a July 2 story ($$) in the Bloomington Herald-Times:The star...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judicial candidate's registration in question"

Ben Hershberg reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:Questions have been raised about whether Clark County Democratic Party Chairman Rod...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 07, 2008

Sunday, July 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Clark County on forefront of juvenile treatment"

Tara Hettinger of the Jeffersonville Evening News & Tribune reports in a story that begins:Clark County Superior Court Judge Vicki...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - Warrick County Drunk Driving and Drug Court and the Youth Substance Abuse Program

Lydia McCoy of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today:In the 33 years that Warrick County Judge Keith Meier has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 06, 2008

Saturday, July 05, 2008

Courts - Still more on: Hamilton Ohio Naked Prosecutor

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 18, 2006, the Cincinnati Enquirer has a story July 3rd by Janice Morse that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 05, 2008

Ind. Courts - Story lauds Tippecanoe County Prosecutor Pat Harrington

"Prosecutor on fast track to fulfill his promises" is the headline to a lengthy story today in the Lafayette Journal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 05, 2008

Thursday, July 03, 2008

Ind. Courts - Porter County prepares to start juvenile drug court

Vicki Urbanik reports in the Chesterton Tribune in a story that begins:Porter County juvenile court officials are awaiting state approval...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 03, 2008

Ind. Courts - St. Joseph Prosecutor Dvorak claims his attorneys aren't receiving comparable pay to public defenders

Pablo Ros reports today in the South Bend Tribune in a lengthy sstory - some quotes:For most in St. Joseph...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 03, 2008

Wednesday, July 02, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Division of State Court Administration Seeks Director of Appellate Court Information Technology"

The Courts Site has posted this job notice. A quote:The Indiana Supreme Court Division of State Court Administration is seeking...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 02, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Haughee's appeals all are denied"

Two new stories today on former Lake County deputy prosecutor Michael B. Haughee (see list of earlier ILB entries). James...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 02, 2008

Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: "United States Senate Confirms William T. Lawrence as District Judge"

Updating this ILB entry from June 27, the USDC for the Southern District of Indiana has posted this press release...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Ind. Courts - Three justices and at least one appellate judge up for retention this year

In 2006 one Supreme Court justice, Frank Sullivan Jr., and five Court of Appeals judges, James S. Kirsch, Terry A....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Accused officers' drugs cases at risk"

This story, first posted by the Indianapolis Star online yesterday morning (see ILB entry here), is now in an expanded...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Monday, June 30, 2008

Ind. Courts - Indiana Court Times, May/June 2008, is available online

The Indiana Courts website announces today that the 20-page May/June issue of Indiana Court Times is available online....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 30, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Accused officers' drugs cases at risk"

Reported this morning by Vic Ryckaert of the Indianapolis Star, a story that begins:After an Indianapolis police officer appeared in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 30, 2008

Saturday, June 28, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judge takes on new role as deacon" [Updated]

Here are some quotes from a story today by Laura Lane of the Bloomington Herald Times ($$):Monroe Circuit Judge Marc...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 28, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Supreme Court issues emergency order re handling of forfeiture cases in Muncie

Updating previous ILB entries, the most recent being this one from June 24th, Douglas Walker of the Muncie Star-Press has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 28, 2008

Friday, June 27, 2008

Ind. Decisions - One Indiana case today from 7th Circuit

In U.S. v. Daniel Groves, Sr. (ND Ind., Judge Sharp), a 12-page opinion, Judge Rovner writes:In this successive appeal,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 27, 2008

Ind. Courts - "United States Senate Confirms William T. Lawrence as District Judge"

Updating yesterday's ILB on-the-spot entry about the Senate vote, the USDC for the Southern District of Indiana has this morning...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 27, 2008

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Ind. Courts - Nominee to SD Indiana seat being voted on this afternoon

The nomination of U.S. Magistrate Judge William T. Lawrence to serve as U.S. District Court Judge for Indiana's southern district...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 26, 2008

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Ind. Courts - Files from Kalab Lay tragedy released by state child welfare chief

Here are earlier ILB entries on the Kahlib Lay death, from reports in the Evansville Courier & Press. Today Libby...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - Johnson County Prosecutor talks about his office's temporary housing

The Indianapolis Star has posted a video interview conducted by Amy Bartner with Johnson County Prosecutor Lance Hamner. See also...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Supreme Court issues emergency order re handling of forfeiture cases in Muncie

Updating this ILB entry from June 21st, Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today on the Muncie controversy, in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - Even more on: "New judge's hires stir up controversy"

"Pay raises for court workers rescinded" is the headline to Ben Zion Hershberg's story today in the Louisville Courier Journal....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Monday, June 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Johnson County court cancelled

In a long and interesting story headlined "Prosecutor back in action shortly after flood," Ryan Trares of the Johnson County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - Indy public defender wants clients to pay their fees

Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today that few defendants in Marion County actually pay the standard public defendant...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 23, 2008

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - "$13.65M courthouse renovation project nearing completion"

Howard Greninger of the Terre Haute Trib-Star has a long story today, complete with a number of photos, on the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 22, 2008

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Conseco legal war drags on"

J.K. Wall reports today in the Indianapolis Business Journal in a long story that begins:Conseco Inc. won another round in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 21, 2008

Ind. Courts / Ind. Gov't. - More on: Corruption in Lake County

Updating this ILB entry from June 16th, Patrick Guinane of the NWI Times reports today under the headline "What About...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 21, 2008

Friday, June 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - "State's voter ID law faces challenge" again

The Indianapolis Star has posted a brief, unsigned story reporting that:A former City-County Council member and former Democratic party...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - Nominations sought for Judges Association annual awards for “Excellence in Public Information and Education”

A release announces:The Indiana Judges Association is accepting nominations for its annual awards for “Excellence in Public Information and Education,”...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Rumors swirl about possible new federal judge"

Bill Dolan writes today in the NWI Times:HAMMOND | Neither the White House nor U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar, R-Ind., will...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 20, 2008

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Mayor owes $16,000 in legal costs from recount proceedings"

Some who read the ILB's June 14th entry headed "COA will hear oral arguments July 8 in dispute over Terre...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Ind. Courts - Yet more on "New judge's hires stir up controversy"

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Harold J. Adams reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal:The Clark County Council has scheduled a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - "County juvenile court shows off pioneering mental health diversion program"

Vicki Urbanik of the Chesterton Tribune reported yesterday in a long story that begins:Juvenile court officials from throughout Indiana gathered...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Special prosecutor named in attorney's fatal DUI case

Updating this entry from Oct. 27, 2007, the Indianapolis Star has a brief report today:A recent ruling by a Marion...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on "New judge's hires stir up controversy"

Updating this entry from yesterday, Grace Schneider of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today under the headline "Clark council may...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Monday, June 16, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Judicial Nominating Commission to consider St. Joseph vacancy

Updating this entry from June 10th, a new press release announces:Any St. Joseph County lawyer who wishes to be considered...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 16, 2008

Ind. Courts / Ind. Gov't. - Corruption in Lake County

Both Northwest Indiana newspapers have stories today focusing on corruption in Lake County. Joe Carlson of the NWI Times writes...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 16, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "New judge's hires stir up controversy"

Updaitng this ILB entry from June 14th, Harold J. Adams of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today in a lengthy...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 16, 2008

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on Supreme Court's case management system plans

Updating this ILB entry from May 11th on the status of the Supreme Court's case management system, the Court's working...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Media barred from Lay custody trial"

The Evansville Courier & Press has a lengthy editorial today on the Court of Appeals grant of a motion for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 15, 2008

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Ind. Courts - "New judge's hires stir up controversy"

Melissa Moody of the New Albany News&Tribune reports today in a story that begins:New Clark County Circuit Court Judge Abe...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 14, 2008

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Illinois keeps list of lawyers private"

That is the headline to this story by Bruce Rushton in the Springfield Illinois State Journal-Register. Here in Indiana our...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - "'Mick's' bribery charge disputed"

A story today in the Muncie Star-Press, reported by Rick Yencer, begins:MUNCIE -- Attorney Michael J. "Mick" Alexander was not...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Indiana 6th in nation in juveniles locked up"

Angela Mapes Turner of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:Indiana ranks sixth among states with the most juveniles locked...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 12, 2008

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Ind. Courts - ACLU sues city in federal court over homeless [Updated]

Jon Murray has this just-posted story in the Indianapols Star. Some quotes:The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Ind. Courts - "LaGrange Courts to upgrade recording system"

From the Goshen News:LaGrange County Council members approved the purchase of a new digital audio recording system for the county...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Ind. Courts - Steuben County public defender office has problems

WLKI News, Angola, is reporting:The attorney who oversees Steuben County's public defender program told the County Council yesterday that another...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Ind. Courts - Even more on "Landowner calls move by pipeline company as intimidation"

Updating this June 8th ILB entry, two stories by Jason Thomas of the Indianapolis Star. "Pipeline builder sues land owners"...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - Judicial Nominating Commission to consider St. Joseph vacancy

From a release today:Indiana Supreme Court Justice Frank Sullivan, Jr., who chairs the St. Joseph Superior Court Judicial Nominating Commission,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Familiar names suspended from practice

It turns out a correction is in order. Yesterday the ILB posted this entry and soon thereafter posted a comment...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Media barred from Lay custody trial"

Kate Braser reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:The news media is being barred from attending court proceedings related...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - "On graduation day, a diploma and a cleared criminal record"

Daniel Human of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today in a story that begins:As Rachel Love walked up to a woman...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Robert Cantrell found guilty on all charges

Updating this ILB entry from last weekend, stories today on what's next. Joe Carlson's story in the NWI Times is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Ind. Law - More on: Clark County attorney works for State Department as a contract lawyer

Updating yesterday's story, today Ben Zion Hershberg and Rick Rojas of the Louisville Courier Journal report:After two years of working...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Johnson County court cancelled

Updating this entry from Monday morning, the Indianapolis Star reports today, in a story by Brendan O'Shaughnessy and Jason Thomas:A...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Monday, June 09, 2008

Ind. Courts - Familiar names suspended from practice

Ed Feigenbaum's Indiana Legislative Insight ($$$) for June 9, 2008, contains these interesting items re attorneys suspended for failure...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 09, 2008

Ind. Courts - Johnson County court cancelled

From :The Indy Channel, 6 News:Cleanup will take months in Franklin. Officials in Johnson County scheduled a meeting Monday to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 09, 2008

Sunday, June 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - New Family Resource Center opening Monday in the Indy City-County Building

Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star in a story that begins:The scenario happens too often: A divorce or...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 08, 2008

Friday, June 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - Morgan County attorneys accept accolades

Aaron Blevins reports today in this story in the Martinsville Reporter-Times. A few quotes:Several local attorneys were awarded for their...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Riga: Cash payments hid Cantrell money trail"

Joe Carlson of the NWI Times reports again today on the Cantrell trial in Lake County federal court in a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Haughee requests prison transfer"

Updating this ILB entry from May 2nd, the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:A former Lake County prosecutor, Hebron councilman and attorney...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 06, 2008

Thursday, June 05, 2008

Ind. Courts - Yet more on "Intricate political web unravels at Cantrell trial"

Updating the most recent ILB entry, from June 3rd, Joe Carlson of the NWI Times has a story today headed:...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 05, 2008

Wednesday, June 04, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Search for the front of the Randolph County Courthouse continues"

Updatng this ILB entry from May 28th, Joy Leiker of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:WINCHESTER, Ind. -- The search for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 04, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Township assessor sues over loss of duty"

Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today in a lengthy story:The Huntington Township assessor sued a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 04, 2008

Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Intricate political web unravels at Cantrell trial"

Updating yesterday's ILB entry is this story today in the Gary Post-Tribune, reported by Andy Grimm. Headed "Witnesses tell of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Federal courthouse construction starting this summer" in Terre Haute

Howard Greninger of the Terre Haute Tribune-Star reports today:Construction is expected to start in July or August on the new...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Monday, June 02, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Former South Bend lawyer released from federal prison"

An item posted on the South Bend Tribune web site:SOUTH BEND -- A once-prominent Michiana lawyer is out of federal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 02, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Intricate political web unravels at Cantrell trial"

Supplementing this ILB entry from Saturday, Andy Grimm of the Gary Post-Tribune has a long background story this morning on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 02, 2008

Sunday, June 01, 2008

Ind. Courts - Protection orders in Lake and Porter Counties

Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times has a story today headed "Protection orders rise in Lake, but drop in Porter...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 01, 2008

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Bloomington Attorney Charged in Securities Scam"

From a press release issued today by the Indiana Secretary of State's office: Bloomington police arrested attorney Phillip Chamberlain overnight...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 29, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Unsolved Tippecanoe County Courthouse bombing nearly ten years old

Updating this May 10th ILB entry, Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal Courier reports today in a story that begins:For...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 29, 2008

Ind. Courts - Who am I? Why am I here?

Joy Leiker of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:WINCHESTER -- Where is the front of the Randolph County Courthouse? The answer...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 29, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: "McShurley vs. McKinney feud lands in Indiana Supreme Court"

"Allegation a 'disbarment offense'" is the headline to Muncie Star-Press reporter Seth Slabaugh's story today, updating this ILB entry from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 29, 2008

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Four eye Clark judicial post: Governor's appointee will fill rest of term" [Updated]

Updating this ILB entry from May 22nd, which included this quote from the LCJ:Floyd County Deputy Prosecutor Abe Navarro, 36,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Courts - "GE Suffers a Redaction Disaster"

So reads the headline to an instructive (but not instructive enough, see below) story today by Douglas S. Malan of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Attorney's meth case ends in six-year prison sentence"

The ILB has had a number of entries on Teresa Perry, the young Evansville attorney charged with meth-related offenses. Today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Ind. Courts - "McShurley vs. McKinney feud lands in Indiana Supreme Court"

Nick Werner reports today in the Muncie Star-Press in a lengthy story that includes these quotes:MUNCIE -- The feud between...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Ind. Courts - Plea deal pulled in attorney sex-attack case

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 7, 2007, headed "New Albany lawyer charged ," Harold J. Adams of the Louisville...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Ind. Courts - Carroll County Comet reports resolution of judges' issues today

The Carroll County Comet is a weekly paper that comes out every Wednesday. Today it has several interesting front-page stories,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judicial Commission Admonishes Carroll Circuit Court Judge Currie"

Posted today on the Indiana Court website:The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications issued today a Public Admonition of Judge Donald...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Ind. Courts - Transforming juvenile justice in Marion County

Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has a lengthy story today that begins:Far fewer youths file into Marion County's juvenile...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Interim Legislative Committees to study court issues

Updating this ILB entry from May 23rd, here is more detailed information from Legislative Council Resolution 08-01 (as adopted May...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Monday, May 26, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Clark's chief deputy prosecutor to retire"

Harold J. Adams reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal in a story that begins:William Clifton Grimes has spent more...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 26, 2008

Friday, May 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Supreme Court hears appeal of ex-trooper's murder convictions"

Updating yesterday's entry, Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal has this longish report today on yesterday's oral arguments...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - Interim Legislative Committees to study court issues

Ed Ronco of the South Bend Tribune reports today:Whether St. Joseph County judges should be elected will get a closer...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Carroll County judges find their voice

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, May 22nd, which reported that negotiations were underway, today the Lafayette Journal & Courier...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 23, 2008

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Four eye Clark judicial post: Governor's appointee will fill rest of term"

So reads the headline to a story by Ben Zion Hershberg in today's Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes:As Clark County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Special judge named to preside over bribery case"

From a story today by Rick Yencer in the Muncie Star-Press:A special judge has been named in the high-profile bribery...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judge passes first confirmation hurdle" to SD Indiana seat

Maureen Groppe of the Star Washington Bureau reports that "the nomination of U.S. Magistrate Judge William T. Lawrence to serve...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Carroll County judges find their voice

Updating this ILB entry from May 6th, the Carroll County Comet's reporter, Debbie Lowe, had a story May 14th headed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 22, 2008

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Department to list active warrants online

From a story today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:The Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Department is partnering with a Fort Wayne-based company...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Setback requirement deals setback to Randolph County courthouse project"

Joy Leiker of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:WINCHESTER -- The Randolph County Board of Commissioners was denied a zoning variance...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - "ACLU suit targets state welfare fixes"

The AP's Ken Kusmer reports today in a widely-published story:Problems with Indiana’s landmark automation of welfare eligibility have cost some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Monday, May 19, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Lawsuits dismissed as fast as inmates can file them"

Joe Carlson reports today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:Though nearly all of them fail, new civil...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 19, 2008

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Former Dubois judge sworn in" to seat on the Court of Appeals

Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier & Press reports on the ceremony yesterday in a story that begins:In a ceremony...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 17, 2008

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Tippecanoe County superior court judge Michael Morrissey is one of the few Indiana judges who uses ignition interlocks"

Bob Segal of Indianapolis Eyewitness News 13 reports:Indiana is not doing what many other states have done to reduce their...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Ind. Courts - Update on "Lawrence County Judge Found Dead In Home"

Following up on the ILB's most recent entry on this story, from Nov. 6, 2007, Laura Lane of the Bloomington...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Ind. Courts - Larry Bird files a federal lawsuit alleging trademark infringement

Kate Braser of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today:Basketball legend Larry Bird's former home in West Baden, Ind., is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Ind. Courts - Update on Supreme Court's case management system plans

"Current Activities and Next Steps" is the heading to this JTAC report posted recently on the Court website. It outlines...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 11, 2008

Ind. Courts - Unsolved Tippecanoe County Courthouse bombing nearly ten years old

"Time is ticking on courthouse cold case" is the headline to this Sophia Voravong report today in the Lafayette Journal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 11, 2008

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - Lake Superior Court judge's signature allegedly forged on order

Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times reports:CROWN POINT | A former probation department secretary forged a Lake Superior Court judge's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Chris Teagle to succeed Lennington on bench"

Rick Yencer reports today in the Muncie Star-Press:MUNCIE -- Republican attorney Chris M. Teagle next week will succeed Democrat Wayne...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Colleagues put retiring judge Wayne Lennington on hot seat"

For background, see this ILB entry from May 3rd, headed "Lennington scandal could play role in race for Delaware Circuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 10, 2008

Friday, May 09, 2008

Ind. Courts - Results of the Feb. 2008 Indiana bar exam available online

Access them here....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 09, 2008

Thursday, May 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Howard County Judge accuses deputy prosecutor of drug use"

Updating this ILB entry from May 3rd, the Kokomo Perspective has an editorial today that begins:Judge Stephen Jessup has made...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - Carmel City Judge defeats longtime Hamilton County prosecutor

Chris Sikich reports in the Indianapolis Star:A Carmel city judge in his second year in office defeated the longtime county...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 08, 2008

Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - Judge Elaine Brown will formally join the Court of Appeals in a robing ceremony at 3:00 p.m. on Friday

From a press release today:Judge Elaine Brown will formally join the Indiana Court of Appeals in a robing ceremony in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - Carroll County judges find their voice

Beginning with this ILB entry, headed "Judicial mandate mentioned in Carroll County," the ILB thus far has had four entries...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Monday, May 05, 2008

Ind. Courts - COA Judge L. Mark Bailey offers advice to North Decatur High School students

"Bailey is a North Decatur alum who visited the students to discuss law in the 21st century, with a special...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 05, 2008

Sunday, May 04, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Courtenay Scott case could decide Democrat nominee" in Vigo court race

Deb Kelly reports today in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star in a lengthy story which includes these quotes:The two Democrat candidates...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 04, 2008

Ind. Courts - Longtime Marion County Judge John R. Barney dies

Here is the obituary from today's Indianapolis Star....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 04, 2008

Saturday, May 03, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: "Howard County Judge accuses deputy prosecutor of drug use"

Updating this ILB entry from May 1st, which quoted from the Kokomo Perspective, today Mike Fletcher of the Kokomo Tribune...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 03, 2008

Ind. Court - Judge files suit against school to avoid statute of limitations

Mike Ricketts reported yesterday in the Bedford Times-Mail in a story that begins:BLOOMINGTON — Lawrence Circuit Court Judge Andrea McCord...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 03, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Lennington scandal could play role in race for Delaware Circuit Court 5"

The ILB has not been posting pre-election stories this week listing who is running in the primary judicial races, as...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 03, 2008

Friday, May 02, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Judge John T. Sharpnack will retire from the Indiana Court of Appeals on Friday

Watch Judge Sharpnack's retirement ceremony live this afternoon. Click on the button under the photo, at 3:00 PM....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 02, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Ex-attorney denied bond"

Updating this ILB entry from April 16th on attorney Michael Haughee's request to bond out to pursue his appeal, the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 02, 2008

Thursday, May 01, 2008

Ind. Courts - Senate hearing today on nominee to fill SD Ind. seat vacated by Judge Tinder's appointment to 7th Circuit

As reported by an announcement Feb. 15th on the SD Indiana website:On February 14, 2008, United States Magistrate Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 01, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Howard County Judge accuses deputy prosecutor of drug use"

Patrick Munsey of the Kokomo Perspective reports today in a lengthy story that begins:Last week, Howard Superior Court II judge Stephen...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 01, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Should drug-addicted pregnant women be criminalized?"

Angela Mapes Turner of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had a lengthy story last Sunday, April 27th, headed: "Pregnant addicts...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 01, 2008

Ind. Courts - Judge John T. Sharpnack will retire from the Indiana Court of Appeals on Friday

From a press release today:Judge John T. Sharpnack will retire from the Indiana Court of Appeals in a ceremony in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 01, 2008

Ind. Courts - Yet more on: Judicial mandate mentioned in Carroll County

Updating this ILB entry from April 16th (and this list of earlier entries), Debbie Lowe reports today in the Carroll...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 01, 2008

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Ind. Gov't. - "Advocacy groups say Indiana's law, regulations are among top 6 in nation"

The Indianapolis Star has a story today by David Crary of the AP, along with Tim Evans of the Star,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Ind. Courts - Even more on "Judicial Candidates Sue to Protect Judicial Speech Rights"

Updating earlier ILB entries from April 18th, April 21st and April 23rd, the Richmond Palladium Item has an editorial today,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 27, 2008

Friday, April 25, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on Monroe County Circuit Judge Division 6 primary race

A story ($$$) in the Bloomington Herald-Times today begins:Four Democrats are seeking the nomination for Monroe County Circuit Judge, Division...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 25, 2008

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Veolia accused of failing to read meters regularly and overestimating usage"

John Russell reports in the Indianapolis Star today on a lawsuit filed yesterday against the company managing the Indianapolis Water...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 24, 2008

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Judicial Candidates Sue to Protect Judicial Speech Rights"

Updating this ILB entry from April 21st, James Bopp has has sent out this update to the lawsuit: This is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Muncie and Terre Haute mayoral election contests continue

Yesterday Arthur E. Foulkes of the Terre Haute Trib-Star reported in a story that begins:Lawyers for former Terre Haute Mayor...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - Indiana Court Times, March/April 2008, is available online

The Indiana Courts website announces today that the 16-page March/April issue of Indiana Court Times is available online....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - Favorite headlines this morning

Slow news day, so far. But two favorite headlines this morning: From the Gary Post-Tribune: "Judge folds in a lecture...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Monday, April 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Judicial Candidates Sue to Protect Judicial Speech Rights" [Updated]

Updating Friday's ILB entry, today the documents filed April 18th in the suit filed in ND Indiana by James Bopp,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 21, 2008

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - "If the public is to not only understand the procedures in place for protecting children from abuse and neglect, but also to influence change in those procedures when necessary, it must have information"

Near the end of 2007 the ILB had a number of entries, including this one from Dec. 24, 2007, involving...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - Madison County courts change to Superior

Today in the Anderson Herald Bulltetin, Derek Reiff reports:On Jan. 1, 2009, Madison County will no longer operate county courts....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 20, 2008

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Man Kicked Out Of Court"

Kaitlin Vanderpool reports today in the Michigan City News-Dispatch: LA PORTE - A man sitting in the gallery was thrown...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 19, 2008

Ind. Courts - Delaware County "Judicial races drawing most local campaign donations"

Rick Yencer reports today in the Muncie Star-Press:Delaware County's contested judicial races -- especially the campaign for the Democratic nomination...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 19, 2008

Friday, April 18, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judicial Candidates Sue to Protect Judicial Speech Rights"

From a press release this afternoon from Indiana attorney James Bopp, Jr.:Two Indiana judicial candidates filed suit today in federal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 18, 2008

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Suit blames Alcoa for toxins"

Mark Wilson reports today in the Evansville Courier & Press:Alcoa should be held responsible for exposing miners and others to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 17, 2008

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Judicial mandate mentioned in Carroll County

The confrontaion continues between the Carroll County Council and the Carroll County judiciary, as is apparent in reveiwing these quotes...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Ind. Courts - Yet more on: "Lawyer guilty of attack on woman in wheelchair"

Updating this ILB entry from March 11th, Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times reports today in a story that begins:VALPARAISO...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Ind. Courts - Evansville attorney pleads to some meth charges

The ILB had a number of entries in 2007 re several Evansville attorneys charged with meth-related offenses. The most recent,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - "4 vie for Lake county District 3 judgeship"

Related to this entry last weekend re "Lake incumbent judges get nod from lawyer group," Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - Vanderburgh "teen court" program

John Martin of the Evansville Courier & Press reports:In more than 30 cases last year, the fate of offenders in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Tippecanoe courts 'out of space' for juvenile cases"

Dorothy Schneider of the Lafayette Journal & Courier reports:About 10 years ago, the Tippecanoe County's juvenile court handled just fewer...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Sex offender wants off registry"

Bob Kasarda reports today in the NWI Times:VALPARAISO | Officials were surprised Monday when a convicted sex offender walked into...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Monday, April 14, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Indiana near top in locking up kids"

Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times writes today:Indiana has been locking up a higher percentage of its young people than...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 14, 2008

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: "Sex Offender Files Suit Against Every Sheriff, Prosecutor In Ind."

Updating this ILB entry from April 8th, Harold J. Adams of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:The American Civil Liberties...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 13, 2008

Ind. Courts - Monroe County plans new "justice campus"

Bethany Nolan reports today ($$$) in the Bloomington Herald Times:A Bloomington firm will develop a financial plan for capital and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 13, 2008

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - Lake incumbent judges get nod from lawyer group

Bill Dolan reports today in the NWI Times:CROWN POINT | A group of Lake County lawyers is praising three Superior...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 12, 2008

Friday, April 11, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Marion County Judge Hawkins, Master Commissioner Broyles charged by Disciplinary Commission

Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has an expanded story this morning; access it here. Check here for background from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 11, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Vanderburgh Superior Court gets video arraignment system"

Updating this ILB entry from March 31st, Kate Braser of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today in a story...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 11, 2008

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County Judge Hawkins, Master Commissioner Broyles charged by Disciplinary Commission

Updating the ILB entry earlier this afternoon, the Indianapolis Star has now made available online the "Notice of the institution...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - Marion County Judge Hawkins, Master Commissioner Broyles charged by Disciplinary Commission

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 16th, quoting from a Jon Murray report in the Indianapolis Star about Harold David...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 10, 2008

Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Judicial mandate mentioned in Carroll County

Expanding upon this ILB entry from yesterday evening, Debbie Lowe of the Carroll County Comet reports today:Carroll County Council met...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - Judicial mandate mentioned in Carroll County

From 18 WLFI, Lafayette, this story today:DELPHI, Ind. - Carroll County took steps Monday to ease budget woes. County leaders...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Other blogs chime in

Updating this ILB entry from April 4th re other Indiana blogs chiming in "on the failure of the Supreme Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Sex Offender Files Suit Against Every Sheriff, Prosecutor In Ind."

That is the headline to this story posted on the 32 WLKY website out of Louisville. Some quotes:SCOTT COUNTY, Ind....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County Judge Richard P. Good, Jr. dies

Updating this ILB entry from Monday, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has this feature, headlined "Longtime public servant: He...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Monday, April 07, 2008

Ind. Decisions - More on: So far "McKinney lawsuit costs BSU $650,000"

"Defense bill of BSU cop involved in shooting reaches $1.3 million" is the headline to a story today by Seth...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Lake County courts' use of translators up"

Marisa Kwiatkowski of the NWI Times reports today in a story that begins:Justice is supposed to speak a universal language,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - Judge Richard P. Good, Jr. dies

Judge Richard P. Good, Jr. was appointed to the Marion County Superior Court by Governor Frank O'Bannon in 1997. He...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 07, 2008

Saturday, April 05, 2008

Ind. Courts - Porter County Courthouse to be scene for movie shots

Jane Huh of the Gary Post-Tribune reports:VALPARAISO -- An independent Chicago filmmaker plans to shoot scenes in the Porter County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 05, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Muncie judge calls it quits"

Updating this ILB entry from March 28th, Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports:Gov. Mitch Daniels will have the Republican...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 05, 2008

Friday, April 04, 2008

Ind. Courts - Other blogs chime in

Sunday's ILB entry tiled "Vanderburgh court records move to the Web", commenting on the failure of the Supreme Court and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 04, 2008

Thursday, April 03, 2008

Ind. Courts - More "Governor appoints Bluffton City Judge"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 28, quoting from the Governor's press release appointing Bob Bate, and this one from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 03, 2008

Ind. Courts - Yet more on the sealing of records in the Clerk of the Courts Office

Perhaps related to the total disappearance of some cases from the Clerk's docket, so that even the fact of their...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 03, 2008

Ind. Courts - Questions posed to candidates in Floyd County Superior Court 3 Democratic Primary

The New Albany News & Tribune is running Q&As in contested primary races, including The Superior Court 1 & 3...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 03, 2008

Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Ind. Courts - Even more on the sealing of records in the Clerk of the Courts Office

Yet another reader writes in response to this post this morning:I agree with many of the concerns you posted from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Ind. Courts - Yet more on the sealing of records in the Clerk of the Courts Office

Updating this ILB entry from this morning, another reader writes:I too have had a case go from present online with...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on the sealing of records in the Clerk of the Courts Office

The ILB has posted a number of entries on sealed cases. A good wrap-up is provided by this ILB entry...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Monday, March 31, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Vanderburgh Superior Court gets video arraignment system"

Kate Braser of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today:Within a couple of weeks, some inmates facing charges in Vanderburgh...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 31, 2008

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Vanderburgh court records move to the Web"

On March 16th the ILB quoted from an Evansville Courier & Press story that began:After years of planning, Vanderburgh County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 30, 2008

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Landowner calls move by pipeline company as intimidation"

The ILB has an entry dated June 19, 2006 quoting from a story in the Martinsville Reporter-Times of that date...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 29, 2008

Friday, March 28, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on Allen County courthouse-wide cell phone ban

Allen County was the first to ban cellphones in the courthouse. A story from June 15, 2007 Fort Wayne Journal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 28, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Muncie judge calls it quits"

Rick Yencer and Nick Werner of the Muncie Star-Press report today:Judge Wayne Lennington has resigned from the Delaware Circuit Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 28, 2008

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Ind. Courts - Dillinger movie shot at Wisconsin locations representing Indiana courtrooms

From a long story today in the Madison Wisconsin Captial Times, this tidbit:"I ended up being smack-dab in the middle...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Monday, March 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Courts lose some say on kids in state's care"

Tim Evans of the Indianapolis Star has a story today that begins:Tucked into the 600 pages of tax-reform legislation signed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 24, 2008

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Fountain County judge's order blocked an Indy TV station from airing a parent's criticism of child welfare agency"

That is the headline of a story by Tim Evans in today's Indianapolis Star.. Some quotes:Mark McGaha wanted to share...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 23, 2008

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Suit filed over RCA Dome auction"

Updating this ILB entry from March 21, an editorial in the Indianapolis Star today is headed "City board made the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - Updating "New Marion County public defender will face budget cuts"

Updating this ILB entry from March 13th, the Indianapolis Star today has stories on Bob Hill, nominee to fill the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 22, 2008

Friday, March 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - Miami County to get second superior court

The Peru Tribune reports:It happened a bit sooner than originally planned - but as of Jan. 1, 2009, Miami County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: "Suit filed over RCA Dome auction"

Updating this ILB entry from March 17th, Brendan O'Shaughnessy of the Indianapolis Star reports today:Bowing to public opinion and facing...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 21, 2008

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - Another case lost for months in the Clerk's Office

Check the docket to confirm that your case has, in fact, been transmitted to the Court of Appeals after being...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - City Court Judge Brandy Goodman proposes a probation department

From the Alexandra Times-Tribune, Randy Chambers reports:Alexandria can maintain, and perhaps profit, from having its own probation department according to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 20, 2008

Monday, March 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Suit filed over RCA Dome auction" [Updated]

Jeff Swiatek of the Indianapolis Star is reporting this afternoon:An Indianapolis law firm has sued the Marion County Capital Improvement...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Woman sues casino for flea bites under maritime law"

Grace Schneider has this interesting story today in the Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes:For nearly six years, the 5,000-passenger Glory...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 17, 2008

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Vanderburgh court records move to the Web"

Kate Braser of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today:After years of planning, Vanderburgh County officials have approved a deal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 16, 2008

Ind. Courts - update on: "St. Joseph County judge has stopped sending female offenders to the Indianapolis Juvenile Correctional Facility"

The ILB has had a number of entries on this topic, based on a story published in the Indianapolis Star...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 16, 2008

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Ind. Courts - Even more on: "Lawyer guilty of attack on woman in wheelchair"

Updating this ILB entry from March 11th, the Gary Post Tribune has a story today by Ruth Ann Krause that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 13, 2008

Ind. Courts - "New Marion County public defender will face budget cuts"

Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today on the appointment of a new Marion County public defender and the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 13, 2008

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - Clark Circuit Judge Dan Donahue "taking well-deserved retirement"

Columnist Dale Moss today has a lengthy tribute in the Louisville Courier Journal that begins:Dan Donahue made jurors safe from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Lawyer guilty of attack on woman in wheelchair"

Updating this ILB entry from March 7th, Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times reports today:VALPARAISO | Former Hebron Town Council...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Monday, March 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - Reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary

Friday, Feb. 29th, the Indiana Judicial Center posted the ninth installment of its very useful reports for 2008, which began:We...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 10, 2008

Saturday, March 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - Prosecutor teaches lessons about MySpace and Facebook [Updated]

Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal & Courier has a very interesting feature today on Tippecanoe deputy prosecutor Chuck Hagen,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 08, 2008

Friday, March 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: "Marion County's chief public defender stepping down"

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 7, 2007. quoting a story from the Indianapolis Star which began:Marion County Chief Public...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: "Lawyer guilty of attack on woman in wheelchair"

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 27th, Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times reports today:VALPARAISO | Former Hebron Town Council...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Cookie scandal hits Allen County Clerk's office; becomes national story

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette is headlined "Cookiegate a crummy deal." The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - Glitch may keep Elkhart Superior Court No. 5 candidate off ballot

John Kline reports today in the Goshen News:A glitch in the filing process may keep Middlebury attorney Fay Schwartz from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 07, 2008

Thursday, March 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - Cookie scandal hits Allen County Clerk's office; becomes national story

"National Public Radio's Morning Edition picks up Allen County court cookie story" is the headline to this item today in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on challenges to St. Joe County's merit selection of judges

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 28th, much of which dealt with efforts in the past two legislative sessions to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 06, 2008

Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Tinder joins the big leagues with seat on 7th Circuit"

Maria Kantzavelos has this article in the March 5th Chicago Lawyer. A few quotes from the lengthy article:After 20 years...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Ind. Courts - Federal Judge Theresa Lazar Springmann is the 2008 recipient of the Nancy A. Maloley Outstanding Public Servant Award

From a press release issued by the Indiana Republican Party:Federal Judge Theresa Lazar Springmann is the 2008 recipient of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Ind. Courts - Adams Circuit Court Judge Fred A. Schurger suffers heart attack

From the Decatur Daily Democrat:Adams Circuit Court Judge Fred A. Schurger, who suffered a "moderate" heart attack last week and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Governor appoints Bluffton City Judge"

A press release this afternoon reports:INDIANAPOLIS (February 28, 2008) – Governor Mitch Daniels today announced the appointment of Robert J....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 28, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Unslated candidates withdraw from Marion County judges race; and more [See Update]

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 26th, the Indianapolis Star has an editorial titled "When judicial candidates don't have to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 28, 2008

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Ind. Courts - Yet more on "Marion Superior Court judges plan to start cracking down on prospective jurors who don't show up on the days they're assigned"

Updating several ILB entries from the beginning of this year on the low turnout of prospective jurors in Marion County,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Magistrate Najjar withdraws from Hamilton Circuit Court race"

From the Noblesville Daily Times:Noblesville Magistrate David Najjar has withdrawn his name from the Republican ballot for Hamilton County Circuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County judges would be elected under amendment"

So reads the headline to a story posted late this morning by Ed Roncop of the South Bend Tribune. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Ind. Courts - Unslated candidates withdraw from Marion County judges race [Updated]

Jon Murray reported at mid-morning that:Republican incumbent judges Kenneth H. Johnson and Gary L. Miller, who had filed for candidacy...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Monday, February 25, 2008

Ind. Courts - "LaPorte Judge Wants To Start Re-entry Court"

Laurie Wink reports today in the Michigan City News-Dispatch via a story that begins:A chance encounter with a woman gave...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 25, 2008

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - Reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary that were discussed last week

Last Friday, Feb. 22nd, the Indiana Judicial Center posted the eighth installment of its very useful reports for 2008 on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Three hopefuls eyeing Vanderburgh judgeship"

From today's Evansville C&P, a story that begins:Voters will have three choices when they select the next Vanderburgh Superior Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 24, 2008

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on Delaware County judicial races

Updating two earlier entries about the Delaware County judicial races (2/20/08 and 2/12/08), here is a story in today's Muncie...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - Focus on party slates for Marion County judicial primary

Updating this ILB entry for Feb. 17, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star today reports under the headline "Judicial primary...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 23, 2008

Friday, February 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - Patmore declares for Spencer Circuit Court

Kevin R. Patmore of Santa Claus has declared his candidacy in the Republican primary for the elected position of Spencer...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - Filings for Monroe judicial seats

Two stories today in the Bloomington Herald-Times about Monroe judicial seats. "Haseman files for judge" is the headline to a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Restoring the Allen County Courthouse to its original magnificence"

From today's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, a story that begins:Restoring the Allen County Courthouse to its original magnificence was an...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 22, 2008

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - Judge Miller to run in Marion County primary

Updating the ILB entry for Feb. 17, headed "Ind. Courts - Focus on party slates for Marion County judicial primary,"...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Courthouse elevator repair plan stuck"

Andy Grimm reports in the Gary Post Tribune:CROWN POINT -- Plans to repair the perpetually malfunctioning elevators at Lake County's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - Judge Carr Darden of the Indiana Court of Appeals featured

Indianapolis WTHR (channel 13) Eyewitness News last evening had a feature by Sandra Chapman headed "Judge devotes career to protecting...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 21, 2008

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Republican enters Delaware Circuit Court 3 race"

Rick Yencer reports today in the Muncie Star-Press:A local defense attorney has jumped into the growing race for Delaware Circuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - Judicial races in Porter County

Bob Kasarda reports today in the NWI Times:VALPARAISO | Former Portage city judge and deputy prosecutor William Suarez announced he...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: A Marion County public defender caught in child solicitation sting

This afternoon Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star has a report that begins:The Marion County Public Defender Agency suspended an...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Ind. Decisions - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today

In Kentuckiana Healthcare v. Fourth Street Solutions (SD Ind., Judge Hamilton), a 7-page opinion, Judge Posner affirms the district...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Monday, February 18, 2008

Ind. Courts - A Marion County public defender caught in child solicitation sting

Vic Ryckaert of the Indianapolis Star reports today:A man who works as a Marion County public defender was arrested Sunday...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 18, 2008

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - Vigo court records to be destroyed

Howard Greninger of the Terre Haute Trib-Star, reports today:Maintaining court records, as well as documents for other county government offices,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Wilkes trial costs adding up"

Kate Braser of the Evansville C & P writes today:Even with his trial and death penalty sentencing completed, the costs...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - Focus on party slates for Marion County judicial primary

Gary Welsh of Advance Indiana, in an entry headed "GOP Dumps Three Sitting Judges In Slating," today looks at the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - Reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary that were discussed last week

Last Friday, Feb. 15th, the Indiana Judicial Center posted the seventh installment of its very useful reports for 2008 on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 17, 2008

Friday, February 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Date for announcement of new COA judge approaching [Updated]

Updating this ILB entry from earlier this week, Gov. Daniels this morning announced his selection of Dubois Superior Court Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: "Ind. hunting preserve case in court today"

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Grace Schneider of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:A legal battle between Indiana and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judge Brugnaux discusses her role in Courtenay Scott’s 2004 plea bargain"

Looking back, the ILB has had a number of entries referencing Vigo Judge Judge Barbara L. Brugnaux. Here is a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Judge admits he's target of criminal probe"

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 9th, Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today in a story headlined "Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - U.S. Magistrate Judge William T. Lawrence nominated to succeed U.S. District Judge John Daniel Tinder in Indiana's Southern District

So reports the Indianapolis Star's Washington editor, Maureen Groppe in this story today....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 15, 2008

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Ind. Courts - Gov. Daniels names Marshall County Prosecutor as Circuit court judge

From Plymouth's WTCA:Governor Mitch Daniels announced today that he has named Marshall County Prosecuting Attorney Curtis Palmer as Marshall County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 14, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Ind. hunting preserve case in court today"

The most recent ILB entry is Jan. 28th. From a LCJ news update posted at 12:14 PM today:A judge in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 14, 2008

Ind. Courts - Indiana Court Times, Jan/Feb 2008, is available online

The Indiana Courts website announces today that the 20-page Jan/Feb issue of Indiana Court Times is available online. The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 14, 2008

Ind. Courts - South Bend Tribune story on judicial evaluation repeated; plus more on the upcoming election

Here are ILB quotes about a Sept. 27, 2006 South Bend Tribune series: "The South Bend Tribune's series, Judging the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 14, 2008

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Ind. Courts - Date for announcement of new COA judge approaching

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 12, 2007, re the three finalists nominated to succeed Judge John Sharpnack, who is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Ind. Courts - "State Supreme Court denies motion to hear Burke election challenge"

The second part of this ILB entry from Jan. 23rd quotes a report that both "Mayor Duke Bennett’s ... attorneys...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: David Camm appeal brief filed with the Supreme Court

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 13th, 2007, which quoted from a comprehensive story in the Louisville Courier Journal that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Incumbent Welch exits race for Monroe Circuit Court judge"

The Bloomington Herald-Times has a story ($$) today (updating this earlier ILB entry) that reports:Alphonso “Al” Manns said today he...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - Clerk of the Court Kevin Smith writes to the ILB

The ILB has just received a lengthy email from Kevin S. Smith, Clerk of the Courts, making the following points...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Indiana Courts - Still more on "New computerized courts case management system went live in Monroe County Monday"

The JTAC pilot projects in Monroe County & Washington Township, Marion County went into operation two months ago, in mid-December,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - Update on Delaware judicial candidacies

Updating these ILB entries from Feb. 11th ("Delaware Circuit Court 3 Judge Robert Barnet Jr. has decided to call it...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Proposed amendments to Court rules

State Rules. Yesterday the ILB posted this entry re proposed amendments to Indiana court rules. The deadline for comments is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Monday, February 11, 2008

Ind. Courts - Proposed amendments to Court rules

Notice of Proposed Rule Amendments by the Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure for Public Comment...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 11, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Delaware Circuit Court 3 Judge Robert Barnet Jr. has decided to call it a career"

Douglas Walker reports today in the Muncie Star-Press:After spending nearly half his life on the bench, Delaware Circuit Court 3...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 11, 2008

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Ind. Decisions - More on: OK, where are these opinions?

On Jan. 23rd, the ILB posted an entry headed "OK, where are these opinions?" The entry reported that, although the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - Reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary that were discussed last week

ILast Friday, Feb. 8th, the Indiana Judicial Center posted its sixth installment of very useful reports for 2008 on bills...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 10, 2008

Saturday, February 09, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Judge admits he's target of criminal probe"

Updating this entry from yesterday, Nick Werner reports today in the Muncie Star-Press, in a long story under the headline...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 09, 2008

Friday, February 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judge admits he's target of criminal probe"

Nick Werner reports today in the Muncie Star-Press in a story that begins:Delaware Circuit Court 5 Judge Wayne Lennington acknowledged...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 08, 2008

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - "I'll vote for your dad if you vote for my mom!"

"The sons of Allen County Circuit Court Judge Tom Felts have created a Facebook Group in support of the Judge's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on Muncie mayoral election contest

"Republicans today will try to convince a judge to dismiss a lawsuit seeking a special election in Precinct 46' was...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judge Phillip I. Adler has filed as a Democrat for re-election to Vigo County Superior Court Division 2"

From the Terre Haute Trib-Star:Incumbent Judge Phillip I. Adler has filed as a Democrat for re-election to Vigo County Superior...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Incumbent Welch exits race for Monroe Circuit Court judge"

Sarah Morin reports ($$) in the Bloomington Herald-Times in a story that begins:Monroe Circuit Judge David Welch announced Tuesday that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Ind - Courts - "Bom To Seek LaPorte Superior Court 3"

From the Michigan City News-Dispatch:Attorney Steve Bom has announced he'll seek the Republican nomination for La Porte Superior Court 3...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Hamilton prosecutor files paperwork to seek circuit court judgeship"

Tania E. Lopez reports in the Indianapolis Star:NOBLESVILLE, Ind. -- Hamilton County's prosecutor filed Monday to seek the job of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Allen Circuit Judge Felts pursues re-election"

From today's Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:With a brief news conference over the lunch hour inside the north entrance of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Ind. Courts - Reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary that were discussed last week

Last Friday, Feb. 1st, the Indiana Judicial Center posted its fifth installment of very useful reports for 2008 on bills...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Monday, February 04, 2008

Ind. Courts - A number of stories on judicial candidates

Here are some recent stories on candidates for the judiciary: From the South Bend Tribune: Former Cass County Prosecutor Scott...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 04, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Carroll County judge charged with public intoxication"

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 29, 2007, Debbie Lowe of the Carroll County Comet reports:Carroll Circuit Court Judge Donald...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 04, 2008

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Ind. Courts - Indiana courthouses in the news

Courthouse Preservation. A press release from the office of Senator James Merritt announces: "Senate passes courthouse preservation legislation." Some quotes:When...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Switzerland County might get own circuit court"

Justin Helfrich reports in the Madison Courier:A bill advancing through the state legislature could give Switzerland County its own circuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Jarrette Seeks Sixth Term As Kosciusko Superior Court II Judge"

From the Warsaw Times-Union:James C. Jarrette is running for a sixth term as Superior Court II judge in the Republican...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Ind. Courts - Neary Will Run For LaPorte Superior 3 Judge.

From the Michigan City News-Dispatch:La Porte Attorney Greg Hofer announced Friday his Republican candidacy for judge of the La Porte...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 27, 2008

Ind. Courts - Mediation of family court disputes

Deb Kelly of the Terre Haute Tribune Star reports today on the use of mediation in Vigo County family court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 27, 2008

Ind. Courts - Reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary that were discussed this week

The Indiana Judicial Center has now posted its third installment of very useful reports for 2008 on bills of interest...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 27, 2008

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Ind. Courts - Filing for judicial positions in Marshall County primary

Anita Munson reports today in the South Bend Tribune, under the heading "Marshall County GOP fills slate for primary: No...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 26, 2008

Friday, January 25, 2008

Ind. Courts - More candidates seek judicial nominations

"Judge Brugnaux seeking another term in Superior Court" is the headline to this story by Howard Greninger in the Terre...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 25, 2008

Ind. Courts - Lawyers reluctant to challenge sitting judges?

The Evansville Courier & Press has an interesting editorial today, its premise is that few lawyers will challenge sitting judges...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 25, 2008

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Ind. Courts - More candidates seek judicial nominations

From the Goshen News:Peter D. Todd has filed the paperwork to become a Republican candidate for Judge of Superior Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 24, 2008

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - More judicial announcements

From Tree County 1330 in Greensburg:Williams files early for Decatur Superior Court Judge. Lora Reed Williams filed paperwork today to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - Marshall County Circuit Court Judge Michael Cook to resign

From WTCA 1050 in north central Indiana:Marshall County Circuit Court Judge Michael Cook notified Governor Mitch Daniels on December 31st...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Tippecanoe County judge races begin to take shape on filing day"

Sophia Voravong writes today in the Lafayette Journal Courier:A judge seeking a second term and a longtime Lafayette attorney will...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - Muncie and Terre Haute mayoral election contests continue

From the Muncie Star-Press, a report by Nick Werner:MUNCIE - Republicans today will try to convince a judge to dismiss...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Ind. Courts - Two magistrates eyeing spot on the Vanderburgh bench

A story reported today by Kate Braser of the Evansville C&P begins:Two experienced courtroom magistrates are the first to declare...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Vanderburgh County Day Reporting Drug Court will hold its 25th graduation ceremony today"

Kate Braser reports in the Evansville Courier & Press:The Vanderburgh County Day Reporting Drug Court will hold its 25th graduation...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Ind. Courts - Five Allen County judges expected to announce reelection plans Wednesday

From the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Filing for county and state offices in this year’s election begins Wednesday, and among the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Monday, January 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - Randy Williams To Run For Tippecanoe Judge

Via News 18:A long-time Lafayette attorney is running for Superior Court Judge. Randy Williams, 51, formally announced his candidacy for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 21, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Deputies say Porter courthouse bushes a weapons stash"

James D. Wolf Jr. of the Gary Post-Tribune reports:VALPARAISO -- During a routine check of the bushes around the Porter...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 21, 2008

Sunday, January 20, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Stalbrink Seeking LaPorte Superior Court 2 Spot"

From the Michigan City News-Dispatch: MICHIGAN CITY - Rich Stalbrink, a magistrate with the La Porte Circuit Court, has announced...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 20, 2008

Saturday, January 19, 2008

Ind. Courts - In the news: Evansville's Old Courthouse; Allen County Courthouse insurance

"More uses pitched for courthouse" is the headline to a story today by Thomas B. Langhorne of the Evansville Courier...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 19, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Markley resigns as Bluffton City Court judge"

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 17th, Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:In the four...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 19, 2008

Ind. Courts - Montgomery County Superior Court judge David Ault runs for fourth term

Jay Heater of the Crawfordsville Journal Review has a long story today on Judge David Ault's announcement that he is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 19, 2008

Ind. Courts - Reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary discussed this week

The Indiana Judicial Center has now posted its second installment of very useful reports for 2008 on bills of interest...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 19, 2008

Friday, January 18, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Tippecanoe County Judge Seeks Re-Election"

From News 18, news that Superior Court Two Judge Tom Busch is seeking a second term. "Busch is the first...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 18, 2008

Ind. Courts - Opponent announces for Porter Division 4 Superior Court seat held by David Chidester

Bob Kasarda reports today in the NWI Tmes:VALPARAISO | The first judicial race of the election year has taken shape...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 18, 2008

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Judge Joel Roberts will not seek re-election and plans to retire from the bench of Jay Superior Court at the end of 2008"

The Commercial Review ("Jay County's Daily Newspaper") reports:Roberts, who is now in his 20th year as judge, is 61 and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - Fourth attorney seeks Clinton County Superior Court Judgeship

Kate Meadows reports in the Frankfort Times:A fourth attorney announced Monday that he will seek the seat of Clinton County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Markley resigns as Bluffton City Court judge"

Joe Smekens reports in the Bluffton News-Banner:After just 15 days in office, Bluffton City Court Judge Gary L. Markley has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 17, 2008

Ind. Courts - Chief Justice Shepard delivers State of the Judiciary

Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today on yesterday's address by the CJ:Courts are using technological advancements...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 17, 2008

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Cleared of rape, Indy man sues over delay in prison release"

Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today:Harold David Buntin keeps his anger in check, but the worst kind of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - Boone County judges seek new terms

The Boone County Sun reports:Boone County Judges Matthew Kincaid and Rebecca S. McClure announced today that they will both seek...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Strueh joins race for Greene Superior Judge seat"

The Grant County Daily World reports:Bloomfield attorney Karen Strueh has announced her intentions to seek the Democrat nomination for the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Ind. Courts - Calendar Girls to support SB 176 on Courthouse Preservation

According to a press release, Sen. James Merritt Jr., (R-Indianapolis) is holding a hearing on SB 176 – Courthouse Preservation...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Monday, January 14, 2008

Ind. Courts - "A proposed list of minimum standards for all Indiana courthouses may be passed in the near future by the Indiana Supreme Court"

That is a quote from this lengthy story by Maribeth Holtz in the Grant County Chronicle-Tribune, updating this story from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 14, 2008

Saturday, January 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - Even more on "Marion Superior Court judges plan to start cracking down on prospective jurors who don't show up on the days they're assigned"

Updating this ILB entry from Jan. 9th, Jon Murray reports today in the Indianapolis Star on 17 people "who faced...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 12, 2008

Ind. Courts - Michigan City attorney Kevin McGrath to seek the Democratic nomination for Superior Court 2 Judge

From the Michigan City Post-Dispatch:Michigan City attorney Kevin McGrath has announced he will seek the Democratic nomination for Superior Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 12, 2008

Friday, January 11, 2008

Ind. Courts - Reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary discussed this week

The Indiana Judicial Center has just posted its first installment of very useful reports for 2008 on bills of interest...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 11, 2008

Ind. Courts - Judge Tandy to seek re-election to Shelby Superior Court No. 1

From The Shelbyville News, a story that begins:Judge Jack Tandy announced his intention on Tuesday to seek re-election as judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 11, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on: Grant County Courthouse may be restored

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 14, 2007, Maribeth Holtz of the Grant County Chronicle-Tribune has a long story today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 11, 2008

Ind. Courts - Torrey Bauer will run for the Kosciusko Superior Court II seat

Jennifer Peryam reports for the Warsaw Times-Union:Torrey Bauer will run for the Superior Court II seat in the May 6...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 11, 2008

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Long-time judges hanging up their robes"

From Wednesday's LaPorte County Herald-Argus:Two long-time judges in La Porte County announced Tuesday they will hang up their robes. Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - Franklin County courthouse without heat this winter

John Estridge reports today in the Brookville American-Democrat in a story that begins:Franklin County courthouse employees are wearing a few...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 10, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Hill seeks office of Rush Superior Court Judge"

From the Rushville Republican:Rush County native and current Rush Superior Court Judge Brian Hill has announced his intention to retain...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 10, 2008

Wednesday, January 09, 2008

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Marion Superior Court judges plan to start cracking down on prospective jurors who don't show up on the days they're assigned"

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 15, 2007 on how the crackdown was beginning to show some results, today Jon...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 09, 2008

Ind. Courts - LaPorte Superior Court 4 Judge William J. Boklund to seek reelection [Updated]

From the Michigan City Post-Dispatch:MICHIGAN CITY - Superior Court 4 Judge William J. Boklund announced Monday he will seek re-election....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 09, 2008

Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Johnson Co. Prosecutor Hamner to run for judge"

Jason Thomas reports for the Indianapolis Star:Johnson County Prosecutor Lance Hamner plans a Republican primary run for Superior Court judge....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Ind. Courts - Judge Chidester to seek reelection Porter Superior Court

From Monday's Chesterton Tribune:Porter Superior Court Judge David Chidester has announced that he will run for re-election to his division...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Monday, January 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Martin announces candidacy for Greene Superior Court Judge"

Nick Schneider of the Greene County Daily World reports today:A Worthington attorney has decided to seek a place on the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 07, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Cost of renovating old courthouse may top estimates"

Thomas B. Langhorne of the Evansville Courier & Press has a long story today, with photos, on the costs of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 07, 2008

Courts - In Maine, push made to post court data on Web

In a story last Thursday, Jan. 3rd from the Portland Maine Press Herald, Trevor Maxwell reported:If you want to see...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 07, 2008

Saturday, January 05, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Valentine To Seek Kosciusko Superior Court III Seat"

Jennifer Peryam reports in the Warsaw Times-Union:Mike Valentine will run for the Superior Court III seat in the May 6...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 05, 2008

Friday, January 04, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Former Jay County prosecutor's law license suspended"

The Muncie Star-Press reports:Former Jay County Prosecutor Bradley K. Burkett has been suspended from the practice of law by the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 04, 2008

Ind. Courts - Noblesville "Volunteers donate time to give kids a voice in court"

Hamilton County's Guardians ad litem/CASA program is the subject of a story today by Tania E. Lopez in the Indianapolis...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 04, 2008

Thursday, January 03, 2008

Ind. Courts - Judge David F. Hamilton new USDC-SD chief judge

From a press release issued by the USDC-SD Ind:On Jan. 1, the United States District Court for the Southern District...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 03, 2008

Wednesday, January 02, 2008

Ind. Courts - "New judge’s first experience in courtroom was as a juror"

Laura Lane reports today in the Bloomington Herald Times ($$$) on new Monroe County Judge Christine Talley Haseman in a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 02, 2008

Ind. Courts - More on "Lake Judges, lawyers look to improve system's efficiency"

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 31, 2007, NWI Times columnist Mark Kiesling writes today:Once the camel has its nose...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 02, 2008

Monday, December 31, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Lake Judges, lawyers look to improve system's efficiency"

Bill Dolan writes today in the NWI Times:CROWN POINT | Lake County judges and lawyers are discussing ways to make...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 31, 2007

Saturday, December 29, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Four lawyers seeking two Clark judicial seats"

Larry Thomas reports today in the Clark/Floyd County News & Tribune in a story that begins:Four candidates already have announced...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 29, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Carroll County judge charged with public intoxication"

The Lafayette Journal & Courier reported on Dec. 26th:A misdemeanor charge of public intoxication was filed today against a Carroll...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 29, 2007

Ind. Courts - And another mayorial election contest? It seems so

First it was Terre Haute. Then yesterday Muncie. Today it is Anderson, according to this report by Justin Schneider in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 29, 2007

Friday, December 28, 2007

Ind. Courts - Another mayorial election contest? It seems so

The Muncie Star-Press reports today, in a story by Douglas Walker, that "It's not over." Some quotes:Democratic mayoral nominee James...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 28, 2007

Ind. Courts - Fulton Circuit Court Judge Morton to retire

The ILB has received word that Judge Douglas B. Morton has announced today that he will retire at the end...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 28, 2007

Thursday, December 27, 2007

Ind. Courts - Allen Circuit Court Hearing Officer Appointed

According to a release just received:John D. Kitch III, has been appointed as the new Allen Circuit Court Hearing Officer,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 27, 2007

Ind. Courts- More on "Greene County Prosecutor Jarrod Holtsclaw has initiated a ‘no refusal’ blood test program"

Thanks to Morgan County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Bob Cline for sending this note in response to the ILB posting immediately...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 27, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Greene County Prosecutor Jarrod Holtsclaw has initiated a ‘no refusal’ blood test program"

From an unattributed story in the Bloomfield Free Press:BLOOMFIELD - In an effort to stem the tide of drunken drivers...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 27, 2007

Ind. Courts - New honors for Don Lundberg and Mark Rutherford

From press releases issued today by the Indiana Courts:Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission Executive Secretary Donald R. Lundberg, has been...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 27, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Angie's List is suing a rival over unfair use of its well-known logo"

From this Indianapolis Star story by Tom Spalding:Angie's List, well known for its cartoon-character logo of a servicewoman giving a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 27, 2007

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Ind. Courts - Yet more on: "St. Joseph County judge has stopped sending female offenders to the Indianapolis Juvenile Correctional Facility"

Updating these earlier ILB entries from Dec. 20th and 21st, the Lafayette Courier & Press reports today:A Tippecanoe County judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Monday, December 24, 2007

Ind. Courts - Second candidate files for Clinton Superior Court

Martha O'Brien reports in the Frankfort Times:May's primary election is still several months away, but one race is already getting...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 24, 2007

Ind. Courts - Yet more on: Marion County juvenile court orders release of the juvenile court file and the much larger DCS case file in TaJanay Bailey case

Updating four previous ILB entries headed "Marion County juvenile court orders release of the juvenile court file and the much...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 24, 2007

Saturday, December 22, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Delaware County ahead of the curve in addressing child abuse cases"

"Delaware County ahead of the curve in addressing child abuse cases: County's Child Advocacy Center improves communication among local agencies...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 22, 2007

Friday, December 21, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Insanity defense forces courts to ask for more money"

Aleasha Sandley of the Crawfordsville Journal Review reported this lengthy and interesting story yesterday that began:In the past few months,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 21, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Gary judge loses consulting contract with county"

Bill Dolan reports in the NWI Times today:CROWN POINT | Gary attorney Deidre Monroe became the latest lawyer to lose...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 21, 2007

Ind. Courts - Still more on: "St. Joseph County judge has stopped sending female offenders to the Indianapolis Juvenile Correctional Facility"

The Indianapolis Star editorial this morning is headed "Governor must act now on juvenile justice." Some quotes:Gov. Mitch Daniels and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 21, 2007

Thursday, December 20, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: "St. Joseph County judge has stopped sending female offenders to the Indianapolis Juvenile Correctional Facility"

WISH TV has an interesting story this evening by Karen Hensel on the St. Joseph County judge's letter re the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 20, 2007

Indiana Courts - More on "New computerized courts case management system went live in Monroe County Monday"

Updating these ILB entries from Dec. 18th and Dec. 17th, the Indiana Courts JTAC Commitee has issued a release, available...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 20, 2007

Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County judge has stopped sending female offenders to the Indianapolis Juvenile Correctional Facility" [Updated]

Tim Evans of the Indianapolis Star reports in the main story today on the front-page of the paper:A St. Joseph...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 20, 2007

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Ind. Courts - Monroe County domestic violence court will consolidate cases

According to this story by Andy Graham in the Bloomington Herald Times ($$$), "as of Jan. 1, a new court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Senate Judiciary committee approves Tinder nomination to 7th Circuit

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 1, which quoted Maureen Groppe of the Star Washington Bureau reporting that:The Senate Judiciary...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Church’s admission of abuse not enough, accuser says"

The ILB has had several entries about former priest Harry E. Monroe, including this one from June 3, 2006, headed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Indiana Courts - "New computerized courts case management system went live in Monroe County Monday"

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Bethany Nolan of the Bloomington Herald Times reports today:A new computerized courts case management...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Monday, December 17, 2007

Ind. Courts - Further update on: "State court plan to link county courts by 2015 may not permit interfaces by long-existing private company that already links more than 40 counties"

The ILB had several entries early this month under the heading Ind. Courts - "State court plan to link county...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 17, 2007

Ind. Courts - Terre Haute mayoral battle now heads to trial court, redeux

This ILB entry from Saturday was headed "Terre Haute mayoral battle now heads to trial court." That was after its...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 17, 2007

Sunday, December 16, 2007

Ind. Courts - Terre Haute mayoral battle now heads to trial court

Austin Arceo reports in the Terre Haute Trib-Star:Both candidates and their attorneys head to court Monday to argue Burke’s challenge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 16, 2007

Saturday, December 15, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Governor appoints Lawrence Circuit Court Judge"

From a Governor's press release dated Dec. 12th:Governor Mitch Daniels announced today the appointment of Andrea McCord as judge of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 15, 2007

Ind. Courts - Upcoming judicial races in Tippecanoe County

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 13th, Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal & Courier writes today on the upcoming...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 15, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Michigan City attorney Michael Bergerson announced his candidacy Friday for Superior Court 1 judge"

From the Michigan City News-Dispatch: "As deputy prosecuting attorney, I've tried and won countless cases in Superior Court 1," Bergerson...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 15, 2007

Friday, December 14, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Appeals list pared to three"

Oddly, this is the only newspaper account the ILB has seen on this. The Evansville Courier & Press has this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 14, 2007

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Ind. Courts - Lafayette Attorney Running for Superior Court Judge

WLFI.com reports:A Lafayette attorney is announcing his candidacy for Tippecanoe Superior Court 5 Judge. Republican Bruce Graham has been an...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 13, 2007

Ind. Courts - Oral arguments today include whether a student's myspace.com postings are protected political speech;

A.B. v. State of Indiana will be argued before the Supreme Court at 9:45 this morning. See this ILB entry...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 13, 2007

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Ind. Courts - Three names submitted to Governor Daniels [Updated]

Dearborn Superior Court Judge Michael G. Witte Evansville attorney Les Shively Dubois Superior Court Judge Elaine Brown See this entry...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Greene Superior Court Judge J. David Holt will not seek reelection

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the Greene County Daily World has a report today that begins:David N. Powell, former...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on race for Jefferson County Superior judge

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the Madison Courier reports today:Local attorney Alison T. Frazier announced Tuesday that she will...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Lake court system needs stronger chief"

Here is an editorial that appears in today's Gary Post Tribune:Lake County Commissioner Roosevelt Allen Jr. last week proposed changes...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Ind. Courts - Three names that will be submitted to Governor Daniels

Seven semi-finalists were interviewed for the final time this morning by the Judicial Nominating Commission: * Hon. Elaine B. Brown,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Ind. Courts - Events today

This is the day the Judicial Nominating Commssion interviews the seven remaining candidates for the COA seat of retiring Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - Hensley to run for Jefferson County Superior judge

Justin Helfrich of the Madison Courier reports:Madison attorney Michael Hensley, 52, has announced that he intends to run for Superior...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - Greene Superior Court Judge J. David Holt will not seek reelection

From the Greene County Daily News, breaking news from Nick Schneider, Assistant Editor. The lengthy report begins:Greene Superior Court Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - Schedule set for COA Second Round Interviews

Don't forget, tomorrow is the day the Judicial Nominating Commssion interviews the seven remaining candidates for the COA seat of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - Even more on: Marion County juvenile court orders release of the juvenile court file and the much larger DCS case file in TaJanay Bailey case

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 9th, regarding Marion County juvenile court Judge Marilyn Moores' orders last week for the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Monday, December 10, 2007

Ind. Courts - "McKinney vs. Duplain case might be postponed"

Seth Slabaugh reports today in the Muncie Star-Press:Well-known Michigan attorney Geoffrey Fieger is the lead counsel in a wrongful-death lawsuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 10, 2007

Sunday, December 09, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Managing evidence vital to law and order"

Megan Hubartt of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today on managing the evidence room for the Fort Wayne Police...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 09, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Judge's name pops up in expanded jury pool"

From a brief story today by Sophia Voravong in the Lafayette Journal Courier:A Tippecanoe County judge will attend a trial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 09, 2007

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Marion County juvenile court orders release of the juvenile court file and the much larger DCS case file in TaJanay Bailey case

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 7th, regarding Marion County juvenile court Judge Marilyn Moores' orders last week for the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 09, 2007

Friday, December 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - Further update on: "State court plan to link county courts by 2015 may not permit interfaces by long-existing private company that already links more than 40 counties"

Today the Indiana Courts' Judicial Technology and Automation Committee (JTAC) has posted a progress report, announcing that the "Statewide system...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Marion County's chief public defender stepping down"

Jon Murray is reporting on the Indianapolis Star website, in a story that begins:Marion County Chief Public Defender David E....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - "One of three incumbent Delaware County judges announcing a bid for re-election"

From a report in the Muncie Star-Press by Rick Yencer:The 2008 election began Thursday with one of three incumbent Delaware...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Cost of renovating the Vigo County Courthouse hits $13M"

On Aug. 3, 2006, an ILB entry began: "The Terre Haute Tribune-Star reports, in a story by Howard Greninger: 'The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - Hamilton County spent $1 million on pauper attorneys

Tania E. Lopez of the Indianapolis Star reports today that begins:NOBLESVILLE -- Hamilton County may change the way it handles...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 07, 2007

Thursday, December 06, 2007

Ind. Courts - Announcement from Clerk of Courts re filing in the Statehouse

Kevin Smith, Clerk of Courts, announced Dec. 5th that:During the period of construction that is occurring at the east entrance...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 06, 2007

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court to host summit on children

A release today from the Indiana Courts begins:INDIANAPOLIS – Michigan Supreme Court Justice Maura Corrigan, a noted national expert on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 06, 2007

Wednesday, December 05, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Porter County Courthouse cell phone ban begins

Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 3, 2007, Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times has a story today headed "Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 05, 2007

Tuesday, December 04, 2007

Ind. Courts - Another update on: "State court plan to link county courts by 2015 may not permit interfaces by long-existing private company that already links more than 40 counties"

Referencing the ILB post from yesterday, Richmond attorney E. Thomas Kemp has a post today in his blog, Kemplog, titled...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 04, 2007

Monday, December 03, 2007

Ind. Courts - Update on: "State court plan to link county courts by 2015 may not permit interfaces by long-existing private company that already links more than 40 counties"

In this ILB entry from Oct. 26th, about the JTAC pilot project in Monroe County, the ILB quoted an Indianapolis...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 03, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on "Monroe courts picked as computer test site"

Supplementing, burt not adding anything new to this ILB entry from Nov. 27th is a story today in the Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 03, 2007

Sunday, December 02, 2007

Ind. Courts - Vigo County drug court featured

Deb Kelly of the Terre Haute Trib-Star has two stories today on the Vigo County drug court. The first, headed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 02, 2007

Friday, November 30, 2007

Ind. Courts - Schedule set for COA Second Round Interviews

The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has announced that it selected seven of the fifteen applicants for the upcoming vacancy on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 30, 2007

Ind. Gov't. - Even more on: "Terre Haute Mayor Kevin Burke has thrown opponent Duke Bennett’s eligibility to be mayor into question"

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 28th, about the Terre Haute mayoral challenge suit, where the Ann and Ed DeLaney...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 30, 2007

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Consumers file lawsuit against two Merrillville collection agencies"

Erik Potter of the Gary Post-Tribune reports:A pair of Merrillville debt collection companies are facing a class-action lawsuit in federal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 29, 2007

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Monroe courts picked as computer test site"

The ILB has a long list of entries, beginning with this one on March 8, 2005, on the Indiana Supreme...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Repeat-offender cases concern judge, prosecutor"

Rick Yencer reports in the Muncie Star-Press:A convicted murderer and other alleged repeat offenders remained in jail Monday after trial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Friday, November 23, 2007

Ind. Courts - Constitutionality of a federal sex offender registry law challenged

Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times reports today on a suit filed in federal court:The Sex Offender Registration and Notification...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 23, 2007

Thursday, November 22, 2007

Ind. Courts - "James J. Krajewski, a former Lake Superior Court judge, died Tuesday night after a brief illness"

The NWI Times reports today, in a story by Bill Dolan headlined "Well-known attorney dies":CROWN POINT | James J. Krajewski,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 22, 2007

Monday, November 19, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Sometimes you feel like a nut! Sometimes you don't!"

The Indianapolis Star website this morning carries this brief AP report:Hershey, the largest candy maker in the U.S., has filed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 19, 2007

Ind. Courts - Clark County's deputy prosecutor featured

Harold J. Adams of the Louisville Courier Journal has a feature today on Shelley Marble, a prosecutor with a very...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 19, 2007

Friday, November 16, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on "Terre Haute Attorney Arrested"

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 23rd, the Terre Haute Tribune Star reports today:A former Vigo County deputy prosecutor has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 16, 2007

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on "The Perry Circuit Court has an immediate opening for a Magistrate"

On Thursday, Nov. 1, the ILB posted this entry, pointing to a notice on the Indiana Courts web site that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 15, 2007

Ind. Courts - Yet more on "Marion Superior Court judges plan to start cracking down on prospective jurors who don't show up on the days they're assigned"

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 5th, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today under the heading: "Scofflaws of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 15, 2007

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Ind. Courts - Nominating Commission Selects Seven Semi-Finalists for Court of Appeals Vacancy

From a press release issued this afternoon:The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission announced Tuesday that it selected seven of the fifteen...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Evansville attorney cleared in meth case

In a valuable continuing series of stories on young Evansville attorneys with methamphetamine addictions, Kate Braser of the Evansville Courier...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Monday, November 12, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Evansville attorney cleared in meth case

Updating this ILB entry from Sat., Nov. 10th, Kate Braser of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today under the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 12, 2007

Ind. Courts - Jails not hotels, but "inmates who contract preventable infectious diseases could claim they were subjected to cruel or unusual punishment"

Joe Carlson reports today in the NWI Times:Although the Constitution does not require prisons to have the comforts of a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 12, 2007

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - Ind. Death Row Inmate Norman Timberlake Found Dead in Cell

From a Sept. 28th ILB entry about the U.S. Supreme Court granting cert to a Kentucky lethal injection case and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 11, 2007

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Ind. Courts - Evansville attorney cleared in meth case

Updating this Nov. 9th ILB entry, Mark Wilson of the Evansville Courier and Press reports today:Evansville attorney Brad Happe, facing...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 10, 2007

Ind. Courts - "New Albany lawyer charged "

Harold J. Adams reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal in a story that begins:A New Albany lawyer faces charges...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 10, 2007

Friday, November 09, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Judges defend hiring politicians' relatives"

Bill Dolan reports today in the NWI Times, in a story that begins:CROWN POINT | Lake County judges defended their...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 09, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Fort Wayne man convicted of molesting leaps off courthouse balcony"

Some quotes from a longish story today by Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: Moments after he...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 09, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on "Jurors will be selected today in the case of an Evansville attorney accused of having a meth lab in his home and law office"

Updating this ILB entry from Wednesday, Kate Braser of the Evansville Courier & Press has a long story today headed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 09, 2007

Ind. Courts - "No verdict in courtroom cameras test"

Keith Robinson of the AP attended the Access Boot Camp seminar yesterday and reported on the cameras in the courtroom...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 09, 2007

Thursday, November 08, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Andrea McCord has been appointed to fill in as temporary judge in Lawrence Circuit Court"

This from a report by Diana Wires in the Bedford Times-Mail:McCord, of Mitchell, was appointed judge pro tem by the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 08, 2007

Ind. Courts - Initial interview schedule for filling COA vacancy [Updated]

The schedule has been posted for the Tuesday, Nov. 13th interviews by the Judicial Nominating Commission of the 15 applicants...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 08, 2007

Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - More repairs may be needed for the Adams County courthouse

From the Berne TriWeekly News, reported by Bob Admas:The Adams County Courthouse may be in for some more renovations, thanks...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - Gov. Daniels appoints judges in Jackson, Miami, and Monroe counties

In a release issued today:INDIANAPOLIS (November 7, 2007) - Governor Mitch Daniels announced today the appointment of three judges throughout...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Jurors will be selected today in the case of an Evansville attorney accused of having a meth lab in his home and law office"

So begins this story by Kate Braser in today's Evansville courier & Press:Brad Happe, 30, faces charges for conspiracy to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - Even more on: Fifteen Apply for 2008 Court of Appeals Vacancy

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, the Johnson County Journal reports:A Greenwood attorney wants to serve in the state court that hears...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Ind. Courts - "We understand this may exceed your expectation"

The estimate is in on renovating the Randolph County Courthouse, reports Bill Richmond of the Winchester News-Gazette:Martin Riley architects Monday...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Fifteen Apply for 2008 Court of Appeals Vacancy [Updated]

The Bedford Times-Mail reports today:Two Lawrence County attorneys are among 15 candidates to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Ind. Courts - Further on "Lawrence County Judge Found Dead In Home"

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 1st, today the Bedford Times-Mail is reporting a story by Laura Lane first reported...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Fifteen Apply for 2008 Court of Appeals Vacancy

Kate Braser of the Evansville Courier & Press writes today on the applicants to fill the Indiana Court of Appeals...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Monday, November 05, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Magistrate fired after dispute with judge"

Vince Luecke reports in today's Perry County News:TELL CITY - A dramatic clash Tuesday between Judge Lucy Goffinet and Jonathan...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 05, 2007

Ind. Courts - The Appellate E-Filing Project

Many readers will recall this ILB entry from Oct. 15, titled "Supreme Court withdraws amendment to Appellate Rule 43(K)...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 05, 2007

Ind. Courts - Even more on "Marion Superior Court judges plan to start cracking down on prospective jurors who don't show up on the days they're assigned"

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 22nd, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today that:Marion Superior Court has begun...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 05, 2007

Saturday, November 03, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Deputy prosecutor quit 2 weeks after he asked defendant to do push-ups in court"

From a story in the Indianapolis Star, dated Oct. 6th:A defendant dropped down and performed 50 push-ups in court Friday,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 03, 2007

Ind. Courts - West Lafayette City Judge race

From the Lafayette Journal and Courier today, a story that begins:In the race for West Lafayette City Judge Tuesday, incumbent...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 03, 2007

Friday, November 02, 2007

Ind. Courts - Fifteen Apply for 2008 Court of Appeals Vacancy

The Indiana Courts site has posted this release:The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has received fifteen applications for the upcoming vacancy...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 02, 2007

Thursday, November 01, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Tim Roberts and Jim Vice are running for the postition of Wabash City Court judge"

From the Wabash Plain Dealer:Tim Roberts and Jim Vice are running for the postition of Wabash City Court judge in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 01, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Charlestown judge candidates differ on crime"

Stephanie Mojica of the Jeffersonville/New Albany News & Tribune reports today in a story that begins:For 20 years, Charlestown City...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 01, 2007

Ind. Courts - "The Perry Circuit Court has an immediate opening for a Magistrate"

Posted on the Indiana Courts website today is this announcement that begins:The Perry Circuit County [sic.] has an immediate opening...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 01, 2007

Ind. Courts - Senate Judiciary committee approves Tinder nomination to 7th Circuit

Maureen Groppe of the Star Washington Bureau reports this afternoon:WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today unanimously approved U.S. District...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 01, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Malpractice complaint filed against Muncie attorney"

Rick Yencer of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:MUNCIE -- A well-known Muncie attorney has been sued for malpractice over how...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 01, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on "Lawrence County Judge Found Dead In Home"

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, Diana Wires reports today in the Bedford Time-Mail:BEDFORD — The manner of Lawrence Circuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 01, 2007

Ind. Courts - Still more on the property tax challenge in Tax Court

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 26th, the Evansville Courier & Press and the Louisville Courier Journal sent their reporters...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 01, 2007

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Lawrence County Judge Found Dead In Home" [Updated]

From WBIW News this morning:(BEDFORD) - A Lawrence County circuit judge is found dead in his home last night by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Gary Judge springs lawyer without requiring bond"

Read the story by Lori Caldwell here in today's Gary Post-Tribune....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Ind. Courts - Diversion programs may come under question [Updated Twice]

The ILB has had a number of entries on court diversion programs. Here, for instance, from an Aug. 28th entry,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Ind. Courts - Evansville federal courthouse installs monitors in jury box

Kat Braser of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today:Eight monitors installed this month in the jury box of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 28, 2007

Saturday, October 27, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on "Donors wanted for $500,000 decorative Randolph County Courthouse roof"

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 2, Joy Leiker of the Muncie Star Press reports today in a lengthy story,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 27, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Special prosecutor named in attorney's fatal DUI case

Updating this ILB entry from May 31st, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today:A former state attorney accused of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 27, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Evansville attorney previously charged with meth violatons allegedly fails drug test

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 23rd, which quoted a story in the Evansville Courier & Press, John Martin of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 27, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Two fresh faces run for judge: Goshen will get first new judge since '84"

That is the headline to a story today in the Elkhart Truth, reported by Tim Vandenack. Some quotes:GOSHEN -- The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 27, 2007

Friday, October 26, 2007

Ind. Courts - Two interesting issues raised in Tippecanoe trial

Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Journal & Courier has a story today that touches on two interesting issues:The city code...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 26, 2007

Ind. Courts - Orange County Court relocating temporarily

From Q-100 News in Orange County:The Orange Circuit Court, the Orange county Probation Department and the Orange County Clerks office...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 26, 2007

Ind. Courts - Warsaw company charges competitor breached its dealer website

Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today: A Warsaw-based projection screen maker is suing a competitor...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 26, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on the property tax challenge in Tax Court

Updating these ILB entries from Sept. 7th and Sept. 17th reporting that "Carmel attorney John Price has filed suit in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 26, 2007

Ind. Courts - State court plan to link county courts by 2015 may not permit interfaces by long-existing private company that already links more than 40 counties

Over the years, the ILB has posted several entries mentioning Doxpop, an Indiana company with which many ILB readers are...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 26, 2007

Ind. Courts - Porter County Circuit Court Judge Mary Harper honored

The Chesterton Tribune reported earlier this week:Porter County Circuit Court Judge Mary Harper has received a statewide award that honors...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 26, 2007

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Courts - More on: Pennsylvania Rule Prohibiting Judicial Candidates’ Speech Enjoined

This ILB entry from May 14th quoted a press release from attorney James Bopp, Jr., lead counsel for the plaintiffs...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Ind. Courts - Evansville attorney previously charged with meth violatons allegedly fails drug test

The ILB has had previous entries on two Evansville attorneys charged separately with meth violations. See the list here. Today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Terre Haute Attorney Arrested"

From WTHI News out of Terre Haute, Joe Stoll reports, complete with video, that:A hit and run accident ends with...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Monday, October 22, 2007

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Marion Superior Court judges plan to start cracking down on prospective jurors who don't show up on the days they're assigned"

Updating this ILB entry from last Saturday, Oct. 20th, Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports this afternoon that:More people...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 22, 2007

Saturday, October 20, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on "Marion Superior Court judges plan to start cracking down on prospective jurors who don't show up on the days they're assigned"

"Marion Superior Court judges plan to start cracking down on prospective jurors who don't show up on the days they're...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 20, 2007

Friday, October 19, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: James Ahler appointed as judge of the Jasper County Superior Court

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, today a press release from the Chicago litigation boutique law firm of Scandaglia &...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 19, 2007

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Ind. Courts - James Ahler appointed as judge of the Jasper County Superior Court

The Rensselaer Republic reports this afternoon:Governor Mitch Daniels today announced the appointment of James Ahler as judge of the Jasper...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 18, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on "Carmel considers court interpreter fee"

Updating this ILB entry from Tuesday, Francesca Jarosz of the Indianapolis Star has an expanded report today....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 18, 2007

Ind. Courts - Feature on Vanderburgh Juvenile Court Judge Brett Niemeier

Kate Braser of the Evansville Courier & Press writes today:When Vanderburgh Juvenile Court Judge Brett Niemeier was first told he...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 18, 2007

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Three New Counties Join Public Defender Reimbursement Program"

So announces a press release on the Indiana Courts site:Three more Indiana counties have become part of the Indiana Public...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Gary Court workers to get extra pay"

Jon Seidel reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:The city's judge will be able to send her employees home with a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Carmel considers court interpreter fee"

Francesca Jarosz reports today on the Indianapolis Star website:CARMEL, Ind. -- The Carmel City Council is considering allowing its City...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Ind. Courts - Success stories from Porter County drug court

Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times has a story today of successful graduates of the Porter drug court program....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Monday, October 15, 2007

Ind. Courts - Feature story on Adams Circuit Judge Fred A. Schurger

The Decatur Daily Democrat has a very long story by Libbie Adams; here are some quotes:Few people have an opportunity...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 15, 2007

Ind. Courts - Monroe Circuit Judge Teresa Harper to preside over the new court

Some quotes from a report by Bethany Nolan in the Bloomington Herald Times today:The county’s ninth court, scheduled to come...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 15, 2007

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court withdraws amendment to Appellate Rule 43(K) mandating electronic filing of briefs effective Jan. 1, 2008

The ILB had planned to write today on one of the Supreme Court amendments to the Appellate Rules issued Sept....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 15, 2007

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Ind. Courts - David Camm appeal brief filed with the Supreme Court

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 29th, which reported that Chief Justice Shepard had granted David Camm's attorneys until Oct....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 13, 2007

Friday, October 12, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Police tickets will be speedier: New State Police system could eventually replace paper tickets"

Ryan S. Clark of the Richmond Palladium-Item reports today:CONNERSVILLE, Ind. -- The Indiana State Police are working with an electronic...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 12, 2007

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Hammond lawyer arrested for intoxication in court"

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 7th, Susan Brown of the NWI Times reports today:HAMMOND | Well-known area attorney and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 12, 2007

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Courthouse security worries Huntington County workers"

Judy Fitzmaurice reports in the Huntington County Herald Press:The County Commissioners have formed a committee to evaluate concerns over safety...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - Sad notes on case of the mother who took the court records

Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette brings us up-to-date today on the case of the mother who...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 11, 2007

Monday, October 08, 2007

Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit Judge Ripple speaks at Fort Wayne Red Mass

Becky Manley reports in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today, in a story that begins: Because members of the legal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 08, 2007

Sunday, October 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - "GPS keeps felons honest ... or else"

A story by Kate Braser of the Evansville Courier and Press today begins:When convicted felon Richard W. Robb Jr. was...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - Three women, the judge, the prosecutor, and the defense attorney, at center of major Allen County trial

Last week the Simon Rios murder trial concluded in Allen County, as reported in this Oct. 2nd story by Rebecca...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on "Hammond lawyer arrested for intoxication in court"

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 14th, Michelle L. Quinn of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:MUNSTER -- Munster police will...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - "More often than not, in civil courts these days lawyers are being replaced by their own clients"

So begins a report by Diane Krieger Spivak today in the Gary Post-Tribune that should not be missed. Some quotes:[M]ore...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - La Porte County Magistrate Sally Ankony retiring in January

Laurie Wink of the Michigan City News-Dispatch reports: As a newly minted lawyer in 1983, Ankony joined the Michigan City...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 07, 2007

Saturday, October 06, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Putting price on Allen County Courthouse art"

Amanda Iacone reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: Much like the building around it, the fine artwork housed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 06, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Few women in Indiana are appointed to high judiciary posts"

The ILB has had numerous entries pointing to the small number of women on the Indiana bench. Most recently, the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 06, 2007

Friday, October 05, 2007

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court justices to hear workplace bullying case in Evansville

We have gotten accustomed to Court of Appeals panels hearing oral arguments outside Indianapolis, but it is a rarity for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 05, 2007

Thursday, October 04, 2007

Ind. Courts - Caseload of Jasper County Circuit Court judge continues to grow

Sherri Morrison, staff writer for the Kankakee Valley Post-News, has a Q & A today with Jasper County Circuit Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 04, 2007

Ind. Courts - Still more on: CASA partners with IRTA

Updating this ILB entry from Tuesday, Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today on the court system's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 04, 2007

Wednesday, October 03, 2007

Ind. Courts - East Chicago Courthouse to stay, newest judge promises

Teresa Auch reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:Calvin Hawkins, newly sworn in as a Lake County Superior judge, already has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 03, 2007

Ind. Courts - Still more on: "A judge has ordered a defendant to 'return to the South Bend Tribune and admit that he lied' to a reporter."

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, here is Jeff Parrott of the South Bend Tribune's report on the incident in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 03, 2007

Tuesday, October 02, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: CASA partners with IRTA

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 30th, a "media advisory" on the main Indiana Courts page today announces:The Indiana Retired...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 02, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Hawkins to be sworn in as judge in Lake County civil court"

The Huntington County Herald-Press reports:A 1967 Huntington College graduate will be sworn in Tuesday as a judge in the Civil...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 02, 2007

Ind. Courts - Elkhart Superior Court judge won't seek reelection

The Elkhart Truth reports today (registration required):James Rieckhoff, longtime judge of Elkhart Superior Court No. 5, won't seek re-election next...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 02, 2007

Courts - "Judicial mandate not popular device"

Who knew? "Judicial mandate not popular device" is the headline to an editorial today in the Goshen News:Mention a judicial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 02, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: "A judge has ordered a defendant to 'return to the South Bend Tribune and admit that he lied' to a reporter."

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 13th, an AP story today reports:A man walked into the newsroom of the South...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 02, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Donors wanted for $500,000 decorative Randolph County Courthouse roof"

Joy Leiker reports today in the Muncie Star-Press about the Randolph County Courthouse, until recently slated for demolition. Some quotes:WINCHESTER...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 02, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Timothy M. Morrison begins serving as acting U.S. state's attorney for the Southern District of Indiana this week"

Kate Braser's report today in the Evansville Courier & Press continues:On Monday, the Bloomington, Ind., resident stepped into the role,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 02, 2007

Sunday, September 30, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: "Five applicants have submitted their names to be considered for the new Monroe County judge position that will open on Jan. 1, 2008"

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 27th, the Bloomington Herald-Times yesterday had this thoughtful opinion piece ($$$) headed "Challenges loom...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 30, 2007

Ind. Courts - CASA partners with IRTA

From a story in the Brazil Times dated 9/24:Leaders of the Indiana Retired Teachers Association (IRTA) announced a new partnership...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 30, 2007

Courts - More on Indiana Voter ID Law goes to Supreme Court [Updated]

The Evansville Courier & Press today editorializes in favor of upholding Indiana's voter ID law, concluding:Passing this law was more...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 30, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Two courts set to test records system"

The ILB has a long list of entries, beginning with this one on March 8, 2005, on the Indiana Supreme...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 30, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Judge Tinder sails through confirmation hearing

Maureen Groppe of the Indianapolis Star Washington Bureau has a second report today (see earlier 9/26 report here) on Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 30, 2007

Saturday, September 29, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Caesars' bid to dismiss suit rejected"

"Caesars' bid to dismiss suit rejected: Woman says casino exploited addiction," is the headline to a story by Grace Schneider...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 29, 2007

Ind. Courts - Updating: More problems with the Camm trial transcript?

Updating these ILB entries from August 16th and August 16th-2 on reconstructing the inaudible objections in the David Camm transcript,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 29, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Vigo County Drug Court has saved taxpayers nearly $3 million over 10 years

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, this ILB has located the NPC Research reports referenced in the stories. Here is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 29, 2007

Friday, September 28, 2007

Ind. Courts - List of those applicants who were successful on the July 2007 Indiana Bar Examination

Access the results here, 5 single-spaced, double-columned lists of names,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 28, 2007

Ind. Courts - Vigo County Drug Court has saved taxpayers nearly $3 million over 10 years [Updated]

Deb McKee Kelly reports today in the Terre Haute Tribune Star: in a story that begins:TERRE HAUTE — The Vigo...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 28, 2007

Thursday, September 27, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Five applicants have submitted their names to be considered for the new Monroe County judge position that will open on Jan. 1, 2008"

According to the story in the Bloomington Herald Times:The applicants are all from Bloomington, and some applied for the most...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 27, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Terre Haute attorney Craig McKee is installed as a new part-time federal magistrate judge"

Deb McKee Kelly of the Terre Haute Tribune-Star reports:TERRE HAUTE — Under a 20-foot mural depicting the signing of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 27, 2007

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Ind. Courts - Judge Tinder sails through confirmation hearing

Maureen Groppe of the Indianapolis Star Washington Bureau reports today:The Indianapolis native's confirmation hearing was uncontentious and short, a contrast...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Five attorneys — two Republicans and three Democrats — have applied for Jackson County’s newest judgeship"

Dan Davis of the Seymour Tribune reports, in a story that begins:Five attorneys — two Republicans and three Democrats —...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Federal District Judge John Tinder Senate hearings on nomination to 7th Circuit Tuesday, Sept. 25th

The time of the Tinder hearing has been changed to 3:30 PM. Try to listen to the hearing via this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Ind. Courts - 2007 Excellence in Public Information and Education Awards go to two judges

In a press release dated Sept. 24 and issued today:Two trial judges were honored by the Indiana Judges Association for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Federal District Judge John Tinder Senate hearings on nomination to 7th Circuit Tuesday, Sept. 25th

Reminder: Check here to watch the Tinder hearing at 2:30 pm....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Oversight in place for prosecutors across state"

A.J. Nelson reports in the Martinsville Reporter-Times about what happens when the county prosecutor is unable to serve:Morgan County Prosecutor...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Sunday, September 23, 2007

Ind. Courts - Federal District Judge John Tinder Senate hearings on nomination to 7th Circuit Tuesday, Sept. 25th

From the Indianapolis Star's weekly Behind Closed Doors column today:Sen. Richard Lugar, a Republican, and Sen. Evan Bayh, a Democrat,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 23, 2007

Ind. Courts - Waivers to adult court

Diane Krieger Spivak writes today in the Gary Post-Tribune, under the heading "High-profile cases waive teens to adult court." Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 23, 2007

Saturday, September 22, 2007

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court asked to intervene in election dispute

From the Gary Post-Tribune:EAST CHICAGO -- Anthony Copeland's on-again, off-again independent run for the East Chicago City Council is headed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 22, 2007

Courts - Now there are two: Idaho joins Indiana as only states where no women on highest court

"Horton gets high court job" is the headline to this story earlier this week in the Spokesman Review, out of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 22, 2007

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Ind. Courts - Perry County’s new truancy court begins Oct. 2

Kevin Koelling of the Perry County News reports:“The law says if you have 10 unexcused absences, you will be seeing...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Ind. Courts - COA is hearing oral arguments at Allen County Courthouse Wednesday, as part of the 2007 annual meeting of the Judicial Conference of Indiana

According to the press release:The Indiana Court of Appeals will hear oral argument in State of Indiana v. Charles Parham...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Monday, September 17, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on the property tax challenge in TaX Court

Updating this ILB entry from Sept. 7th reporting that "Carmel attorney John Price has filed suit in the Indiana Tax...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 17, 2007

Ind. Courts - Lake County judges reject plan to convert East Chicago civil court to full-time probate court

From a story today in the Gary Post-Tribune:Chief Judge John Pera introduced a measure that would have reconstituted the East...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 17, 2007

Sunday, September 16, 2007

Ind. Courts - Still more on the cameras in courtrooms pilot project

The Evansville Courier & Press, which last Wednesday, Sept. 12th, ran a news story on problems facing the cameras in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 16, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Allen Courthouse needs fixes on exterior"

From the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, a long story today by Amanda Iacone that begins: After an $8.6 million renovation...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 16, 2007

Friday, September 14, 2007

Ind. Courts - New Marion County Superior Court Judge David Certo takes oath

The Indanapolis Star reports this afternoon:[David Certo,] a new judge on Marion Superior Court received his robe this afternoon during...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 14, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Indiana Authorities Investigate Whether Fake Obit Attempted to Keep Woman Out of Jail"

From FOX News: MUNCIE, Ind. — Prosecutors are investigating whether a phony obituary was placed in a newspaper in an...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 14, 2007

Ind. Courts - Grant County Courthouse may be restored

Maribeth Holtz reports today in a story that begins:Local leaders hope the Grant County Courthouse can be restored to its...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 14, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Hammond lawyer arrested for intoxication in court"

Sophia Voravong of the Lafayette Courier & Journal reports:An attorney and long-standing political figure in Hammond was arrested Thursday morning...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 14, 2007

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Ind. Courts - Miami County Circuit Court judge retiring

From the Peru Tribune:Rosemary Higgins Burke, who has been Miami County Circuit Court judge since 2002, has announced she'll be...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 13, 2007

Ind. Courts - Orders Amending Indiana Rules of Court [Updated]

The Supreme Court has posted new Orders Amending Indiana Rules of Court. All are effective Jan. 1, 2008 except for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 13, 2007

Ind. Courts - "A judge has ordered a defendant to 'return to the South Bend Tribune and admit that he lied' to a reporter."

The South Bend Tribune today has a somewhat unusual story reported by Jeff Parrott. It begins:A judge has ordered a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 13, 2007

Ind. Courts - Continuing story: Indiana Supreme Court only Supreme Court in Nation with No Women Members!

Legal Newsline.com reports, in a story by Tom Hermann headed "Four named finalists for Idaho Supreme Court":BOISE -- Two women...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 13, 2007

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on the cameras in courtrooms pilot project

The ILB has quoted from several recent stories about how the cameras in trial courtrooms pilot project sponsored by the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - Update on the case of the mother who took the court records

Updating this continuing story - for background start with this Sept. 6 ILB entry - the AP reports this morning:A...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Indiana Supreme Court only Supreme Court in Nation with No Women Members!

Updating this ILB entry from August 29th, which reported concerns in Idaho that their state might join Indiana, which is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Monday, September 10, 2007

Ind. Courts - Staff attorney and judicial law clerk opportunities at the Court of Appeals

Just posted, a number of attorney opportunities with the Indiana Court of Appeals....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 10, 2007

Ind. Courts - Who will replace Susan Brooks as US Attorney?

Following up on these ILB entries from August 29th and September 5th, Kate Braser of the Evansville Courier & Press...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 10, 2007

Saturday, September 08, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Ex-Nappanee attorney sentenced"

John Kline reports in the Goshen News, in a story that begins:Charles Davis Jr., Nappanee, was sentenced Thursday to four...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 08, 2007

Ind. Courts - "New role seen for court referee"

In a story related to today's earlier posting on a new superior court judgeship for Jackson County, the Seymour Tribune...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 08, 2007

Ind. Courts - Applications open for the Jackson County’s new superior court judge

The Seymour Tribune reports:The governor’s office will start accepting applications for the county’s new superior court judge on Monday. The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 08, 2007

Friday, September 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - A number of stories today about property tax legal challenge

Carmel attorney John Price has filed suit in the Indiana Tax Court challenging the property tax. "The lawsuit is the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Court of Appeals Administrator Named to National Office"

From a press release yesterday:Steve Lancaster, the Administrator for the Indiana Court of Appeals, was selected as President of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 07, 2007

Thursday, September 06, 2007

Ind. Courts - "New federal courts building planned in Terre Haute"

Per the AP:TERRE HAUTE - A downtown site has been selected as the location for a new building that will...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 06, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Another case today of missing court records

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today about the the missing court records the JG reported about on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 06, 2007

Sunday, September 02, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Electronic trafic tickets

Updating this ILB entry from August 31st, Rob Schneider of the Indianapolis Star reported in detail yesterday on the new...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 02, 2007

Friday, August 31, 2007

Ind. Courts - Electronic trafic tickets

The Supreme Court sponsored a media demonstration this afternoon of a "new electronic citation system that will record law enforcement...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 31, 2007

Ind. Courts - Tippecanoe County Courthouse floor groans from paper weight gain

Dan Shaw reports today in the Lafayette Journal & Courier, in a story that begins:Court files stuffed into the fifth...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 31, 2007

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Ind. Courts - Controversy in Kokomo over public defender punishment

On August 1, 2007 the Indiana Supreme Court suspended Steven K. Raquet for 30 days, beginning Aug. 31, 2007. The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 30, 2007

Ind. Courts - Another case today of missing court records

Two missing records stories in one today! Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports that: The mother...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 30, 2007

Ind. Courts - Files on 191 defendants, hidden in the 1990s, discovered in 2005, announced this week

A pretty incredible story today, reported by Bill McCleery of the Indianapolis Star. Some quotes: The Johnson County prosecutor was...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 30, 2007

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Indiana Supreme Court only Supreme Court in Nation with No Women Members!

Indiana has the only top court in the nation with no women members, and many in the State of Idaho...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Ind. Courts - US Attorney Susan Brooks moving on to Ivy Tech

This Indianapolis Star is reporting this afternoon, in a story by Jon Murray, that:U.S. Attorney Susan Brooks has accepted a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Muncie attorney fails to appear for plea hearing

Updating this ILB entry from Aug. 25th, the Muncie Star-Press reports today:WINCHESTER -- Muncie attorney Donald McClellan pleaded guilty Tuesday...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Lawmakers should look at model diversion programs"

Picking up on their news story yesterday headed "Vanderburgh County diversion program to expand," the Evansville Courier & Press editorializes...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Ind. Courts - Indiana Supreme Court only Supreme Court in Nation with No Women Members! [Updated]

Betsy Z. Russell of the The Spokesman Review - Spokane, WA (registration required), writes today in a story that begins:BOISE...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Ind. Courts - Vanderburgh County diversion program to expand

Kate Braser of the Evansville Courier & Press writes:A program that for four years has provided a sentencing alternative for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 26, 2007

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Ind. Courts - Muncie attorney fails to appear for plea hearing

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 20, 2006, quoting a story in the Muncie Star-Press which began "A Muncie attorney...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 25, 2007

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Ind. Courts - Howard County Courthouse installs metal detectors

An AP story in the Indianapolis Star this morning reports:KOKOMO, Ind. -- Visitors to the Howard County Courthouse must now...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Evansville's drug court a model?"

Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier & Press writes today, in a lengthy article that begins:INDIANAPOLIS — Knowing some drug...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Ind. Courts - Another upcoming COA vacancy, Judge Sharpnack retiring

Indiana Courts has a press release today stating: Attorneys and trial judges interested in applying for the upcoming vacancy on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Ind. Courts - Indiana Supreme Court has distributed a total of $750,000 to 12 legal aid organizations

A press release from the Indiana Courts announces:The Indiana Supreme Court has distributed a total of $750,000 to 12 legal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Ind. Courts - "A day of 'firsts' for Rush Superior Court Judge Brian Hill"

Marcia Blair of the Rushville Republican reports that Aug. 4 was a day of "firsts" for Rush Superior Court Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Monday, August 20, 2007

Ind. Courts - Results of study of Marion County jurors published

Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reports today that:A team of researchers from Indiana University and ThemeVision LLC conducted the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 20, 2007

Sunday, August 19, 2007

Ind. Courts - South Bend Tribune opines "Let Cameras In"

The South Bend Tribune, which on August 13th had a long report (see ILB entry here) headed "Indiana trial cameras...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 19, 2007

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Courthouse tree landmark gets long overdue trimming"

From the AP, a story that begins:This southeastern Indiana city's top landmark _ a mulberry tree that juts from the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 18, 2007

Friday, August 17, 2007

Ind. Courts - Judge Cale Bradford will formally join the Indiana Court of Appeals in a robing ceremony Aug. 23rd

From a release issued by the Court of Appeals:Judge Cale Bradford will formally join the Indiana Court of Appeals in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 17, 2007

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Ind. Courts - News re Johnson County judge seats

From the Daily Journal News daily email update:Look for a shakeup in some key positions in Johnson County's legal system....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 16, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Judge grants drug defendant use of computer legal service"

Rick Yencer reports today in the Muncie Star-Press:MUNCIE -- As he prepares to represent himself in an upcoming trial, accused...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 16, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: More problems with the Camm trial transcript?

Updating an entry from earlier this morning, IU-Indy Law Professor Joel Schumm writes:Re: The ILB wonders, how often does this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 16, 2007

Ind. Courts - More problems with the Camm trial transcript?

Remember al the stories from this spring about the transcript of last years' David Camm murder retrial, where the Supreme...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 16, 2007

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Ind. Courts - Create state court for commercial truck violations?

Patrick Guinane reports today in the NWI Times:INDIANAPOLIS | Indiana should establish a centralized administrative court to handle traffic infractions...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Ind. Courts - Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity (ICLEO), which is designed to enhance diversity in Indiana’s legal profession, celebrates its tenth anniversary

A press release issued today by the Indiana Courts reads:At the urging of Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard, the Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Gag order issued in Trudeau case"

Robert Annis reports on the Indianapolis Star web site:LEBANON -- A Boone County judge is giving attorneys 10 days to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Monday, August 13, 2007

Ind. Courts - Indiana trial court cameras shuttered

Jeff Parrott reports today in a lengthy story the South Bend Tribune that begins:An experimental pilot project to allow news...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 13, 2007

Ind. Courts - Federal judge John Tinder is described as fair, intelligent, thoughtful, modest

The Indianapolis Star has a feature today by Rob Schneider on SD Ind. federal Judge John D. Tinder, who has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 13, 2007

Friday, August 10, 2007

Ind. Courts - Exploration of "The Indiana Supreme Court's Voting Patterns in Criminal Decisions"

The focus of the current issue of the Albany Law Review is "State Constitutional Commentary." The Table of Contents shows...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 10, 2007

Ind. Courts - Ky. Judge refuses to validate Davis' marriage

Kate Braser writes in the Evansville Courier & Press:A Kentucky judge's refusal this week to validate Misty Davis' marriage to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 10, 2007

Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Ind. Decisions - More on: Trial court ruling could void IMPD arrests

Judge Rueben Hill has today commented on his ruling yesterday (see ILB entry from earlier today here), per this story...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Ind. Decisions - Trial court ruling could void IMPD arrests

Jon Murray reports this morning in the Indianapolis Star:A Marion Superior Court judge ruled today that a woman's arrest on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - Reminder: The Indiana Judges Association is accepting nominations for its annual “Excellence in Public Information and Education" awards

Reminder. As noted in this July 3, 2007 entry, the Indiana Judges Association is accepting nominations for its annual awards...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - New Officers Elected to Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission

See the Court's press release here....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - Randolph County Courthouse story continues

Joy Leiker writes in the Muncie Star-Press today:WINCHESTER -- For the first time in two years, on Monday the Board...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Friday, August 03, 2007

Ind. Courts - Porter County Courthouse cell phone ban begins

From a story by Diane Krieger Spivak in the Gary Post-Tribune:VALPARAISO -- The cell phone ban at Porter County's courthouses...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 03, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Publisher of details in case taken to court"

This is a pretty interesting story today by RuthAnn Robinson of the NWI Times:HAMMOND | A Gary couple upset regarding...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 03, 2007

Thursday, August 02, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Vigo courts receive two state grants"

Deb McKee reports today in the Terre Haute Trib-Star:The Indiana Supreme Court has awarded two grants to Vigo County courts...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 02, 2007

Wednesday, August 01, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Admissibility of electronic evidence -- is it "authentic"?

On June 14th the ILB posted this entry on the admissibility of electronic evidence, including links to my June Res...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 01, 2007

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Ind. Courts - Judge Van Bokkelen gets first slate of cases on docket

From today's Gary Post-Tribune:HAMMOND -- Insurance companies suing businesses and businesses suing insurance companies. A family in Ogden Dunes suing...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Ind. Courts - Former Allen County judge Sheldon dies at 77 [Updated]

Dionne Waugh of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports: A former judge, soldier and Fort Wayne gentleman died Sunday after...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Monday, July 30, 2007

Ind. Courts - Delaware County Judge rejects proposed plea bargains

From today's Muncie Star-Press:Delaware Circuit Court 3 Judge Robert Barnet Jr. has rejected proposed plea agreements in two more criminal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 30, 2007

Sunday, July 29, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Court caseload increase leaves Vigo judge ‘baffled’"

Deb McKee reported Saturday in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star in a story that begins:One Vigo County court has been experiencing...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 29, 2007

Saturday, July 28, 2007

Ind. Courts - Lake jurors say instructions were confusing

Ruth Ann Krause reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune that begins:About half of the jurors who acquitted Korey Juane Looney,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 28, 2007

Friday, July 27, 2007

Ind. Courts - Porter judge may order state to release court funding

Bob Kasarda reports today in the NWI Tmes:VALPARAISO | Local judges don't typically order state officials around. But that is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 27, 2007

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Ind. Courts - Judge Felts Named President of Indiana Judges Association

The ILB has just received this release:Allen Circuit Court Judge Thomas J. Felts was elected President of the Indiana Judges...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 26, 2007

Ind. Courts - Governor appoints Lake and Marion Superior Court judges

From a press release just issued:INDIANAPOLIS (July 26, 2007) – Governor Mitch Daniels today announced the appointment of Superior Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 26, 2007

Courts - More on local Louisiana school board prayer decision by the 5th Circuit

The ILB has had entries Feb. 12th and Jan. 20th, 2007, on a "three-year legal battle over prayers at Tangipahoa...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 26, 2007

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Allen County Judge Felts new President of Indiana Judges Association"

So reports editor Mitch Harper today in the excellent Fort Wayne Observed....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Ind. Courts - Judge Sullivan's retirement ceremony now viewable online

The archived video of the Retirement Ceremony of Judge Patrick Sullivan is now available online. Access it here. Be forewarned...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Courthouse elevator warranty extended"

Pam Tharp reports today in the Richmond Palladium-Item:LIBERTY, Ind. -- The warranty on the troubled elevator in the Union County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Monday, July 23, 2007

Ind. Courts - Hoosier State Press Ass'n. endorses lifting ban on face-to-face death row interviews

The July 19th issue of The Indiana Publisher includes a column by Stephen Key, General Counsel to the HSPA. headlined...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 23, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on Van Bokkelen Steps Down as U.S. Attorney

Chicago Public Radio had a story on July 13th on U.S. attorney Joseph Van Bokkelen. You may read it here,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 23, 2007

Ind. Law - Update on: Do the changes to the sex offender law mean longtime homeowners must move?

This ILB entry from July 11th began:The Lafayette Journal & Courier has had a number of stories about changes to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 23, 2007

Sunday, July 22, 2007

Ind. Courts - Sentencings vary for child sexual crimes between federal and state courts; more

Andy Grimm of the Gary Post-Tribune has a lengthy and interesting article today contrasting federal penalties for online sexual predators...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 22, 2007

Saturday, July 21, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Judge Patrick Sullivan Retires from the Court of Appeals

"State appeals court's Judge Sullivan saluted for 38-year tenure" is the headline to the Indianapolis Star story today by Francesca...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 21, 2007

Friday, July 20, 2007

Ind. Courts - Judge Patrick Sullivan Retires from the Court of Appeals

From a press release today:Judge Patrick Sullivan will conclude a 38-year tenure on the Indiana Court of Appeals in a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 20, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Van Bokkelen to be sworn in as federal judge"

Joe Carlson of the NWI Times reports:Joseph Van Bokkelen can officially don his judicial black robe for the first time...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 20, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Judge David Shaheed will take over the court in Marion Civil Division, Room 1, on Aug. 1, when Bradford moves to the Indiana Court of Appeals"

A brief item today in the Indianapolis Star reports:A Marion Superior Court judge who oversees the drug treatment and re-entry...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 20, 2007

Thursday, July 19, 2007

Ind. Courts - Suit challenging Anderson school uniforms may move to federal court [Updated]

Neal McNamara reports today in the Kokomo Herald Bulletin:he Anderson school system’s attorney has filed to have a suit against...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 19, 2007

Monday, July 16, 2007

Ind. Courts - Judge Patrick Sullivan retirement ceremony on Friday, July 20

From a release today:Judge Patrick Sullivan will conclude a 38-year tenure on the Indiana Court of Appeals in a retirement...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 16, 2007

Sunday, July 15, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Entire constellations of political stars have dimmed, and sometimes flickered out, since Van Bokkelen was appointed in 2001"

That heading is a quote from Andy Grimm's story today in the Gary Post-Tribune about U.S. Attorney Joseph Van Bokkelen....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 15, 2007

Friday, July 13, 2007

Ind. Courts - Indiana First Judicial District Pro Bono Committee to recognize 16 NW Indiana attorneys

The Rensselaer Republican reports today in a story that begins:Sixteen Northwest Indiana attorneys who donated more than 50 hours of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 13, 2007

Ind. Courts - Vanderburgh judge says child neglect is becoming a trend

Kate Braser writes today in the Evansville Courier & Press:As five parents face charges this week in alleged, unrelated child...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 13, 2007

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Ind. Courts - Followup on "Sealed documents in otherwise 'unsealed' cases" [Updated]

The ILB has posted a number of entries on "secret dockets" and "sealed dockets" in other states. Here is a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 12, 2007

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - "7th public defender approved for Steuben"

Kara Lopp reports in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: ANGOLA – A seventh public defender for Steuben County’s court system...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - Party marks U.S. District Judge Rudy Lozano's move to senior status

Joe Carlson of the NWI Times reports today:HAMMOND | If ever a federal judge looked meek, it was on Tuesday,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Ind. Courts - Access many Indiana court daily calendars online, at no charge [Updated]

Nick Fankhauser of DoxPop has written to announce that:Beginning on July 10th, court calendars (dockets) for a day or week...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Monday, July 09, 2007

Ind. Courts - Feature on Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program in Morgan County

From the Martinsville Reporter-Times Sunday, a long feature story on the Morgan County CASA program, writen by Amy Hillenburg. The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 09, 2007

Ind. Courts - Suit searching remedies for Judge Danikolas' firing of his magistrate in 2003 now in federal court

Joe Carlson reports today in the NWI Times in a story that begins:When Kris Sakelaris finally gets her day in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 09, 2007

Thursday, July 05, 2007

Ind. Courts - Franklin County Magistrate's first day

John Estridge of the Brookville American-Democrat reports today in a long story that begins:Clay Kellerman did not have a chair....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 05, 2007

Ind. Courts - Upgraded security at Howard Count Courthouse

On Aug. 31, 2006, The Kokomo Perspective published a story that began:Just one year shy of the 20th anniversary of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 05, 2007

Ind. Courts - How to explain this slip-up?

Here, on June 22nd, the ILB published the Governor's press release on the appointment of Judge Cale Bradford to the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 05, 2007

Wednesday, July 04, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Judge gives reprieves to hardship tax delinquents"

Bill Doan of the NWI Times reports:CROWN POINT | The weak and the strong lined up this week to get...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 04, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on "He was trying to put her over that railing"

Updating the report in a June 23rd ILB entry, Joe Gerrety of the Lafayette Journal & Courier reports today, in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 04, 2007

Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Ind. Courts - The Indiana Judges Association is accepting nominations for its annual “Excellence in Public Information and Education" awards

This release was just issued by David Remondini on behalf of the Indiana Judges Association:The Indiana Judges Association is accepting...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Rios' peers in Clark County? Allen County Judge to visit southern county to talk about juror selection"

Jeff Wiehe of the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel has two interesting stories today about jury selection for the upcoming Allen County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Saturday, June 30, 2007

Ind. Courts - New federal Judge Van Bokkelen to avoid criminal cases

Joe Carlson writes today in the NWI Times:If indicted public figures like Robert Cantrell, Jewell Harris Sr. or Will Smith...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 30, 2007

Friday, June 29, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Allen County Judge recuses herself in case where son has role

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, Dionne Waugh reports today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: The U.S. Army says a Fort...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 29, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Attorney, defendant fail to show up for trial"

Nick Werner reports today in the Muncie Star-Press:MUNCIE -- An Indianapolis defense attorney who failed to appear in court for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 29, 2007

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Ind. Courts - U.S. Senate unanimously confirms Joseph S. Van Bokkelen to serve as U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Indiana [Updated]

A press release this afternoon begins:U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar announced today that the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Joseph S. Van...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 28, 2007

Ind. Courts - New court in Monroe County to cost $1.38 million

The Blooomington Herald Times has a story today ($$$) by James Boyd that begins:The new Monroe County court, slated to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 28, 2007

Ind. Courts - Allen County Judge recuses herself in case where son has role

From the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, a story by Dionne Waugh: Allen Superior Court Judge Fran Gull recused herself from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 28, 2007

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Gary attorney has been charged with trafficking with an inmate"

Ruth Ann Krause reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune, in a story that begins:A Gary attorney has been charged with...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Sunday, June 24, 2007

Ind. Courts - Lake County researching cell phone ban, any plan appears limited to courtrooms; Hamilton County imposes strict measures

Yesterday the ILB has an entry titled "Ind. Courts - Huntington bans phones in courtrooms, not courthouses." Today Ruthann Robinson...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 24, 2007

Saturday, June 23, 2007

Ind. Courts - Huntington bans phones in courtrooms, not courthouses

An editorial in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette this week (Allen County was the first to banish cell phones from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 23, 2007

Ind. Courts - "He was trying to put her over that railing"

Joe Gerrety reports in the Lafayette Courier & Press today, in a story that begins:A Lafayette man, apparently angry about...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 23, 2007

Ind. Courts - Trial is recorded in its entirety by television camera, for the first time in Indiana

Indianapolis WTHR reports:Indianapolis - "State vs. Paul Fox." Judge Patricia Gifford called the case shortly after 9:30 Friday morning. She...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 23, 2007

Friday, June 22, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on Judge Bradford appointment

Here is the press release just issued by the Governor's office:INDIANAPOLIS (June 22, 2007) – Governor Mitch Daniels announced today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 22, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on "Rios trial costs ballooning: Court to request another $340,000 for murder case"

In this entry from June 16th, the ILB quoted from a Fort Wayne News Sentinel story that began: "Allen Superior...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 22, 2007

Ind. Courts - Governor names Cale Bradford to Court of Appeals

Marion Superior Court Judge Cale Bradford was named by Governor Daniels this morning. For background, see this ILB entry from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 22, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Attorney sees opportunity and seizes it

Dionne Waugh of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reported on March 6th:When Allen County court officials discussed banning cell phones...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 22, 2007

Thursday, June 21, 2007

Ind. Courts - Judge excuses murder defendant from his own trial

A lengthy story by Deb McKee today in the Terre Haute Trib-Star begins:TERRE HAUTE — Kevin Hampton has chosen to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 21, 2007

Ind. Courts - "No shoes, no shirt, no service" in Porter County court

Diane Krieger Spivak reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune in an entertaining story that begins:VALPARAISO -- Porter Circuit Court Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 21, 2007

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Ind. Courts - Court of Appeals has new, expanded website

The Indiana Court of Appeals has a new website. Check it out here. The links to opinions are not affected...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Ind. Courts - "State hires high-powered lawyer to present Pastrick racketeering case"

Andy Grimm of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:Former East Chicago mayor Robert A. Pastrick will face the lawyer who led...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Randolph starts over on courthouse plans"

Joy Leiker of the Muncie Star-Press reports:WINCHESTER -- The Randolph County Board of Commissioners on Monday got its first look...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Ind. Courts - Fort Wayne paper opines against courthouse-wide cell phone ban

Following up on this story from June 15th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette today has an editorial titled "Hardly a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Monday, June 18, 2007

Ind. Courts - Admissibility of electronic evidence -- is it "authentic"?

Discovery of electronic evidence has been in the news in recent months. But little has been written about the admissibility...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 18, 2007

Ind. Courts - Evansville's Old Courthouse may be restored, over time

Thomas B. Langhorne reports today in a long story in the Evansville Courier & Press that:A master plan for renovation...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 18, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Treatment detours delay meth proceedings"

"Treatment detours delay meth proceedings" is the headline to this story by Kate Braser in today's Evansville Courier & Press....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 18, 2007

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Ind. Decisions - "Feds end 35 years of county jail scrutiny"

Following up on federal Judge Sarah Evans Barker's order last Monday to end federal oversight of the Marion County Jail,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 17, 2007

Saturday, June 16, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Rios trial costs ballooning: Court to request another $340,000 for murder case"

Jeff Wiehe reports in the Fort Wayne News Sentinel, in a long and detailed story:Allen Superior Court officials are asking...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 16, 2007

Friday, June 15, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on cell phone bans in Indiana courthouses

Dionne Waugh of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today that:It’s been almost six months since Allen County banned cell...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 15, 2007

Thursday, June 14, 2007

Ind. Courts - Update on: St. Joseph County felony public defenders overwhelmed

Earlier this month the South Bend Tribune ran a two-part series by Pablo Ros on St. Joseph County's public defender...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 14, 2007

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Ind. Courts - Video of History of the U.S. Courthouse at Indianapolis

The website of the US federal district court, SD Indiana, has a cool 8-minute video of its history, History of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Ind. Courts - MTV "Juvies" producer wins award for MSNBC welfare documentary

The ILB has had several entries about “MTV Juvies”, set in Indiana's Lake County Juvenile Center. Now Karen Grau's Calamari...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Monday, June 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - New Marion County court administrator named

A press release from the Marion Superior Court announces that:The Marion Superior Court Executive Committee has appointed Glenn R. Lawrence...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Supreme Court signs $11 million contract with Tyler Technologies

The ILB entry from earlier today has been updated. Access it here....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court signs $11 million contract with Tyler Technologies [Updated]

From a lengthy Tyler Technologies press release that begins:DALLAS, June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tyler Technologies, Inc. announced today that the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on interpreter grants

Supplementing this ILB entry from June 6th, titled "Clark, Floyd courts receive interpreter grant", here is a story today in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 11, 2007

Sunday, June 10, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Lambert, now 36, is scheduled for lethal injection early Friday"

The Muncie Star-Press plans extensive coverage. A side-bar to a story published earlier this week reports:Muncie resident Michael A. Lambert...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 10, 2007

Saturday, June 09, 2007

Ind. Courts - Steuben judges need more space

Kara Lopp of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:Steuben County judges say they need either bigger courtrooms or a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 09, 2007

Ind. Courts - Porter County Courts have new reason for cellphone bans

The ILB has had a number of stories on decisions to ban cellphones entirely from courthouses. Allen County appears to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 09, 2007

Friday, June 08, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Court documents apparently forged"

Joe Gerrety of the Lafayette Journal & Courier reports today:Indiana Department of Correction officials are investigating allegations of forgery involving...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 08, 2007

Thursday, June 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - Linking of judges' pay to that of legislators decried at both federal and state levels

On May 10th, the ILB had an entry titled "Linking judicial and legislative pay has led to a 25% decline...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Typo prompts appeals court to order new murder trial" [Updated]

The AP reports on the Court of Appeals decision Tuesday in Tony Perry v. State of Indiana (ILB entry here...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - Update on: Evansville lawyer sentenced in misdemeanor case

Updating this ILB entry from April 6th, Kate Braser of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today:An Evansville attorney accused...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 07, 2007

Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Clark, Floyd courts receive interpreter grant"

Jennifer Rigg of the New Albany News and Tribune reports:Courts in Floyd and Clark counties received a grant from the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Officials make progress to keep federal court in Terre Haute"

Howard Greninger of the Terre Huate Tribune-Star reports today in a story that begins:The General Services Administration still is evaluating...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Ind. Courts - Wells County closer to securing Courthouse

Rebecca S. Green of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:BLUFFTON – More than 10 years after Wells County officials discussed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Monday, June 04, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: St. Joseph County felony public defenders overwhelmed [Updated]

The South Bend Tribune today has Part 2 of Pablo Ros' report on St. Joseph County's public defender program. (See...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 04, 2007

Sunday, June 03, 2007

Ind. Courts - St. Joseph County felony public defenders overwhelmed

The South Bend Tribune today has a story by Pablo Ros headed "Defenders: We're overwhelmed." Some quotes from the lengthy...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 03, 2007

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Ind. Courts - Special prosecutor named in attorney's fatal DUI case

Jon Murrary reports this afternoon in the Indianapolis Star:A Marion Superior Court judge this afternoon appointed a special prosecutor to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 31, 2007

Courts - Job opportunities at the Supreme Court

Check here for a list of employement opportunties, ranging from Supreme Court clerkships to web developer....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 31, 2007

Ind. Courts - Fort Wayne attorney suspended after DWI conviction

Dionne Waugh of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today, in a story that begins:The Indiana Supreme Court has temporarily...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 31, 2007

Ind. Courts - Hamilton County Superior Court Judge William Hughes featured

An Indianapolis Star story dated May 30th by Ryan Heath is headed "County judge is finalist for seat on state...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 31, 2007

Monday, May 28, 2007

Ind. Courts - Court employee charged with changing computer records in his own case

Ruthann Robinson of the NWI Times reported Saturday:CROWN POINT | Investigators said a former employee of the Lake County clerk's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 28, 2007

Sunday, May 27, 2007

Ind. Courts - Update on one of the Evansville attorneys charged with meth violations; suspension recommended for Bloomington attorney

Updating this May 11th ILB entry titled "Two young attorneys in different parts of the state in court for drug/alcohol...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 27, 2007

Saturday, May 26, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Confiscating a student's cellphone results in appointment of special prosecutor

Last Sunday, May 20th, the ILB posted this entry where a Purdue student whose phone was confiscated by his professor...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 26, 2007

Friday, May 25, 2007

Ind. Courts - Yet more on: Evansville lawyer sentenced in misdemeanor case

Updating this ILB entry from April 6th, the Evansville Courier & Press reports today:An Evansville attorney accused of having a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 25, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Court of Appeals Holds Oral Argument at Plainfield High School in Hendricks County

As noted here on May 15th, on May 22nd, the Indiana Court of Appeals was scheduled to hear oral argument...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 25, 2007

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court issues lists of attorneys behind in CLEs and fees [Updated]

Two Orders issued by the Supreme Court on May 22, 2007: Order - In the Matter of Failure to Comply...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 24, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Three finalists for Lake Superior Court judicial vacancy"

Updating this ILB entry from Tuesday, the NWI Times reports today:CROWN POINT | The Lake County Judicial Nominating Committee on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 24, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on "Courtroom camera plan fizzles"

A March 22, 2007 Indianapolis Star story was headlined "Courtroom camera plan fizzles." Judges, the prosecution and defense all have...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 24, 2007

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Ind. Courts - New judges in Lake and Clark Counties

Today in the NWI Times Bill Dolan reports:CROWN POINT | The newest member of the Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Ind. Courts - Toaster fire interrupts day at Porter County courthouse; wedding slightly delayed

Ken Kosky of the NWI Times reports:When a fire broke out in a Porter County Courthouse kitchenette Monday afternoon, Porter...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Monday, May 21, 2007

Ind. Courts - Another in a series of infrequent updates on the Indiana Court's case management system

This ILB entry from May 9th on the status of the Indiana Court's long-in-getting-off-the-ground case management system pointed out...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 21, 2007

Sunday, May 20, 2007

Ind. Courts - Confiscating a student's cellphone results in appointment of special prosecutor

Yesterday the ILB posted on the continuing story in Spencer County where an adult entertainment business is ignoring a judge's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 20, 2007

Saturday, May 19, 2007

Ind. Courts - Porter Courthouse upgrades security with new keyless entry system

James D. Wolf Jr. of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:New key "fobs" will allow the county to track which of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 19, 2007

Friday, May 18, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Indiana moves toward electronic traffic ticketing"

Mike Smith of the AP writes today:Indiana is making a move to bring the digital age to the tedious and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 18, 2007

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Ind. Courts - Greene County residents may receive advice re child support payments from ILS

The Green County Daily World reports today:Low-income parents struggling to keep up with child support payments will soon be able...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 17, 2007

Ind. Courts - Lake County man sues in federal court over pothole

Joe Carlson of the NWI Times reports today:HAMMOND | Luigi Storino hit a legal pothole Wednesday, almost three years after...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 17, 2007

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Ind. Courts - Court of Appeals Holds Oral Argument at Plainfield High School in Hendricks County

Next Tuesday, May 22nd, the Indiana Court of Appeals will hear oral argument in David Schlotman v. Taza Café D/B/A...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Monday, May 14, 2007

Ind. Courts - More about drug courts

Following up on other recent ILB entries about drug courts, here is an editorial today from the Evansville Courier &...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 14, 2007

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Ind. Courts - Monroe County looking at "problem-solving courts"

A story today by Becky Robbins of the Bloomington Herald-Tribune ($$$) reports:Increased caseloads and crowded jails are causing trial courts...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 13, 2007

Saturday, May 12, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Bad idea: Calling judge nasty name"

Ken Kosky reports today in the NWI Times:A jailed woman -- apparently upset that Porter Superior Court Judge Julia Jent...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 12, 2007

Friday, May 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - Three names that will be submitted to Governor Daniels [Updated again]

Sometime this afternoon we should hear the names of the three remaining contenders for Judge Sullivan's seat. These six candidates...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Mooresville Town Judge Susan Leib defeated two challengers Tuesday in the Republican primary"

"Incumbent town judge fends off challenges" is the headline to the brief report by Richard D. Walton in the Indianapolis...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - Two young attorneys in different parts of the state in court for drug/alcohol related charges [Updated]

"Attorney appears in court on two meth-related charges" is the headline to a story today by Katherine Braser of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 11, 2007

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Ind. Courts - Linking judicial and legislative pay has led to a 25% decline in federal judges' salaries

This year the General Assembly passed a bill linking legislative salaries to those of Indiana judges. Chief Justice Shepard and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 10, 2007

Ind. Courts - Reminder: Interview Schedule for the 2nd District Court of Appeals Vacancy

Tomorrow is the day the six remaining candidates for Judge Sullivan's Court of Appeals seat are narrowed down to the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 10, 2007

Ind. Courts - Floyd County Court benefits from past legislative session

Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal writes today of the session's impact on southeast Indiana, including:The budget also...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 10, 2007

Wednesday, May 09, 2007

Ind. Courts - An update on the Indiana Court's case management system

As the ILB reported on April 8, 2007:News has been sparse on the progress in implementing the Indiana Court's case...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 09, 2007

Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Ind. Courts - Allen County judge achieves longtime dream with cloud-9 freefall

Dionne Waugh of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today on the first jump of Fran Gull, chief judge of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Statistics support Drug Court"

The Evansville Courier & Press reports:Last year, the Indiana Judicial Center hired a research group to evaluate five adult drug...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Monday, May 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Marion Superior Court judges plan to start cracking down on prospective jurors who don't show up on the days they're assigned"

Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star writes today of failures to show for jury duty in Marion County. Some quotes:In...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 07, 2007

Saturday, May 05, 2007

Ind. Courts - Legislature broadens eligibility for forensic diversion program

A Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial Friday began:Most mental health and criminal justice professionals agree it’s important to keep people...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 05, 2007

Ind. Courts - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial on the Court of Appeals

An important editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:The 15 judges of the Indiana Court of Appeals got part...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 05, 2007

Ind. Courts - Second Evansville attorney accused of possession, dealing meth [Updated]

Gavin Lesnick of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today:An Evansville lawyer was arrested Friday evening for allegedly dealing methamphetamine,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 05, 2007

Friday, May 04, 2007

Ind. Courts - February 2007 Bar Exam Results

The two-page list is available here. Congratuations to those listed!...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 04, 2007

Ind. Courts - "High school senior Mackenzie Riggs now knows firsthand the panic of having a witness not show up for trial"

Kate Braser of the Evansville Courier & Press writes today about mock trials Thursday at the Vanderburgh County Courthouse. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 04, 2007

Ind. Courts - Wabash Valley attorney appointed federal magistrate judge in Terre Haute

The Terre Haute Trib-Star reports:Craig M. McKee, 49, of Terre Haute said he learned of his appointment through a phone...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 04, 2007

Ind. Courts - David Leon Woods executed

Tom Coyne of the AP reports this morning:MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- David Leon Woods was executed by lethal injection early...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 04, 2007

Wednesday, May 02, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Hendricks County courts moving?"

So asks the headline to this story this afternoon by John Tuohy of the Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:Hendricks County officials...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 02, 2007

Ind. Courts - Interview Schedule for the 2nd District Court of Appeals Vacancy

Here is the interview schedule for the remaining contenders for Judge Sullivan's seat. The interveiws are open to the public...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 02, 2007

Ind. Courts - Chief Justice of Indiana Randall Shepard speaks at packed circuit courtroom in Mount Vernon

The Evansville Courier & Press has a report today by Kate Braser. Some quotes:Before Chief Justice Randall Shepard became the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 02, 2007

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Two Democrats vie for right to be Terre Haute’s next city judge"

Deb McKee of the Terre Haute Trib-Star writes:In the Democratic Party primary race for City Court judge, Mike Rader and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Monday, April 30, 2007

Ind. Courts - Another county bans cell phones in Courthouse

In today's Marion Chronicle-Tribune, Teresa Auch reports:A move to ban cell phones in the Grant County Courthouse has proved irritating...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 30, 2007

Ind. Courts - Demise of Shelby County judges greatly exaggerated

From the Shelbyville News, a story by Ron Hamilton begins:You'll be glad to know that - despite rumors to the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 30, 2007

Thursday, April 26, 2007

Ind. Courts - David Leon Woods appeals to U.S. Supreme Court

From a story late yesterday by Tom Coyne of the AP:SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Attorneys for an Indiana inmate sentenced...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 26, 2007

Courts: More on: "States urged to get abused kids' lawyers," Indiana receives "F"

Updating this ILB entry from Tuesday, which included this quote from an AP story by David Clary:NEW YORK — Fifteen...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 26, 2007

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Ind. Courts - Nominating commission selects six semi-finalists for Judge Sullivan's Court of Appeals seat

Here is the release:The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission announced Tuesday that it selected six of the twenty applicants for the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Ind. Courts - New version of jury pool list now available

From a press release today on the Indiana Courts site:An updated version of the Indiana Supreme Court's Jury Pool Master...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Monday, April 23, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Lawyers give Hammond judge unfavorable rating"

Bill Dolan of the NWI Times reported Friday:Lake County lawyers delivered a rebuke this week to Hammond City Judge Jeffrey...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 23, 2007

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Ind. Courts - St. Joseph County will receive a $19,000 Family Court grant from the Indiana Supreme Court

The South Bend Tribune reports today:St. Joseph County will receive a $19,000 Family Court grant from the Indiana Supreme Court....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Lobbyist linked to Abramoff quits Indianapolis firm

Updating this Jan. 23, 2006 ILB entry concerning an AP storyof that date that began:The Indianapolis-based law firm of Barnes...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Sunday, April 15, 2007

Ind. Courts - Taxpayers irate at costs of Greene County Courthouse upgrade

Here is a long list of earlier ILB entries on the costs of renovation of the Greene County Courthouse. Today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 15, 2007

Saturday, April 14, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Small claims court a big deal to Kouts High students"

Diane Krieger Spivak of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:KOUTS -- It was better than reality TV. Students at Kouts High...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 14, 2007

Ind. Courts - NW Indiana Judge Villalpando holds mock trial in his courtroom for Griffith Middle School students

Michelle L. Quinn reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune:HAMMOND -- Friday morning's trial wasn't real, but Maggie Butkus' reaction to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 14, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Speedway High School Becomes Indiana Court of Appeals"

So reports David Barras of WISHTV 8:SPEEDWAY, Ind. - Speedway High School students got a different kind of gift Friday....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 14, 2007

Friday, April 13, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Gary attorney could get sentence next month"

Joe Carlson of the NWI Times reports today in a story that begins:Disgraced Gary attorney Jerry Jarrett has a May...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 13, 2007

Thursday, April 12, 2007

Ind. Courts - Indiana Judicial Center's second half review of the status of bills of interest to the Judiciary

This week's Indiana Judicial Center legislative update begins:We are nearing the end of this session. This installment is a series...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 12, 2007

Ind. Courts - Columbus lawyer faces charges of dealing drugs

From the Columbus Republic, a report by Chris SchillingColumbus attorney James Michael Kummerer was arrested Wednesday on three preliminary felony...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 12, 2007

Ind. Courts - "The wife of a former Elkhart County judge is in serious trouble with the law"

From WFRN.com, Elkhart:The wife of a former Elkhart County judge is in serious trouble with the law. County Prosecutor Curtis...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 12, 2007

Ind. Decisions - Still more on: Appeals decision too little too late for Crown Point developer

Updating this ILB entry from Jan 4, 2007, Joe Carlson of the NWI Times reports today:Crown Point developer Tim Heidbreder...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 12, 2007

Ind. Courts - Daviess County Council seeks to remedy overcrowded courthouse

Sally Petty of the Washington Times-Herald writes today:The Daviess County courthouse is packed to overflowing, and the county council is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 12, 2007

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - Costs of justice in Indiana

An AP story from March 7th reported:CORYDON-- John Michael Naylor, convicted of one of two murders in the tiny Ohio...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Floyd judgeship in budget bill facing Senate"

Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today that:Floyd County would have a second Superior Court judge to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on "Court looks at translator rules "

Updating yesterday's ILB entry on the oral arguments set to be heard before the Indiana Supreme Court this Thursday in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Monday, April 09, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Court looks at translator rules "

Harold J. Adams of the Louisville Courier Journal has a story this morning (that has since been picked up by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 09, 2007

Sunday, April 08, 2007

Ind. Courts - Round-about route for an update on the Indiana Court's case management system

News has been sparse on the progress in implementing the Indiana Court's case management system. Since the announcement of a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 08, 2007

Saturday, April 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County Superior Court administrator resigns

Updating this ILB entry from last Monday, the Indianapolis Star has a brief item today reporting that:A former Marion Superior...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 07, 2007

Friday, April 06, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Johnson County resident not fond of courthouse security measures

Re this ILB entry yesterday on a Johnson County resident unhappy with the new Courthouse security meanures, whose comments in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 06, 2007

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Evansville lawyer sentenced in misdemeanor case

Updating this ILB entry from March 30th, Kate Braser of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today:An Evansville lawyer accused...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 06, 2007

Ind. Courts - U.S. Attorney Joseph Van Bokkelen's confirmation hearing to become a U.S. District Court judge is next Wednesday

Andy Grimm of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:HAMMOND -- U.S. Attorney Joseph Van Bokkelen will go before the Senate Judiciary...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 06, 2007

Thursday, April 05, 2007

Ind. Courts - Reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary discussed this week

The Indiana Judicial Center has posted its reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary in play this week in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 05, 2007

Indiana Courts - Security plans for Cass County Government Building

A story in the Logansport Pharos-Tribune reports:Staffing for the new security equipment at the east entrance of the Cass County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 05, 2007

Ind. Courts - Daviess Circuit Court: Interviews begin for judge’s replacement

From the Washington Times-Herald today, Nate Smith writes:Three area attorneys are vying for the gavel as interviews started this week...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 05, 2007

Ind. Courts - 20 candidates apply to succeed Judge Sullivan

From a press release today:Twenty candidates have applied to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Indiana Court of Appeals. Effective...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 05, 2007

Ind. Courts - Johnson County resident not fond of courthouse security measures

The Johnson County Daily Journal had this letter from "a reader" this morning:Just wondering if you were aware of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 05, 2007

Ind. Courts - "IHSAA taking back home-court advantage"

Brian Hedger writes today in the Gary Post Tribune:Having been defeated over eligibility rulings in courts across the state, the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 05, 2007

Monday, April 02, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on "Star files challenge to open adoption records" [Updated]

This ILB entry from March 22nd includes this quote from an Indianapolis Star story of that date:In a petition filed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 02, 2007

Ind. Courts - Marion County Superior Court administrator resigns [Updated]

Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star is reporting this afternoon:Ron Miller, who had the job less than a year, resigned...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 02, 2007

Saturday, March 31, 2007

Ind. Courts - Report of Court of Appeals oral argument held in Evansville

Kate Braser of the Evansville Courier & Press reported yesterday (complete with a photo of the judges) on the oral...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 31, 2007

Friday, March 30, 2007

Ind. Courts - Reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary discussed this week

The Indiana Judicial Center has posted its reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary in play this week in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 30, 2007

Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit Judge Posner lauded in Harvard Law Review issue

Howard Bashman pointed out late last evening in this How Appealing entry that the current (March 2007) issue of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 30, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Evansville lawyer sentenced in misdemeanor case

Updating this ILB entry from March 13th, Gavin Lesnick of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today:Police said they discovered...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 30, 2007

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Ind. Courts - IBJ reports state courts considering a move to the old LS Ayres building

A story today by Cory Schouten of the Indianapolis Business Journal begins:A big question is looming for property managers at...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Saturday, March 24, 2007

Ind. Courts - Reports of Court of Appeals oral arguments at Valparaiso University [Updated]

From James D. Wolf Jr. of the Gary Post-Tribune:VALPARAISO -- The government of the people, by the people and for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 24, 2007

Friday, March 23, 2007

Ind. Courts - Reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary discussed this week

The Indiana Judicial Center has posted its reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary in play this week in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 23, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on "Star files challenge to open adoption records" [Correction]

The Indianapolis Star this morning has the expanded version of it story, first posted yesterday afternoon (see ILB entry here)...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 23, 2007

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Star files challenge to open adoption records"

Recall this ILB entry quoting from an Indianapolis Star story from Jan. 21, 2007, by Kevin Corcoran, headlined "State appeals...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 22, 2007

Ind. Courts - Heather Smith has been appointed Deputy Clerk of the Indiana Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Tax Court

From a press release today:Heather L. Smith has been appointed Deputy Clerk of the Indiana Supreme Court, Court of Appeals,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 22, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Courtroom camera plan fizzles"

Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star reported Monday that the cameras in Indiana trial courts project has "fizzled." Some quotes:The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 22, 2007

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Ind. Courts - State Court Administration seeks Employment Law Staff Attorney

The Indiana Supreme Court, Division of State Court Administration, is seeking applicants for an attorney position with an emphasis on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Monday, March 19, 2007

Ind. Courts - Judicial Technology and Automation Committee Now Hiring

The Indiana Supreme Court, Division of State Court Administration, Judicial Technology and Automation Committee is advertising five openings, for both...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 19, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Another federal judge sought again"

The US Judicial Conference announcements last week (see this March 14th ILB entry) included a recommendation for another judge in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 19, 2007

Ind. Courts - Reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary discussed last week [Updated]

The Indiana Judicial Center has had trouble with its blog and so has temporarily posted its reports on bills of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 19, 2007

Sunday, March 18, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Bill fails to protect juveniles from self-incrimination"

Bob Kasarda of the NWI Times reports today:VALPARAISO | Porter Circuit Court Judge Mary Harper said legislation designed to help...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 18, 2007

Friday, March 16, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on Allen County Superior Court Judge Robert Hockensmith has died

Mitch Harper's Fort Wayne Observed has details this evening.of Judge Hockensmith's funeral arrangements, set for Tuesday at 12 noon at...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 16, 2007

Ind. Courts - Governor appoints temporary judge in Lake County

The NWI Times reports:HAMMOND | The Indiana Supreme Court is temporarily filling the vacancy left by the death of Lake...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 16, 2007

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Ind. Courts - Allen County Superior Court Judge Robert Hockensmith has died

Mitch Harper's Fort Wayne Observed has posted a Valedictory to Judge Hockensmith this evening. Access it here. [More] Today's Fort...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 15, 2007

Ind. Courts - Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments at Valparaiso University

The Chesterton Tribune reports:The Indiana Court of Appeals is scheduled to hear an oral argument on March 23 on the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 15, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Lawyer resentenced in drug case"

Jim Adams of the Louisville Courier Journal reported yesterday:A lawyer convicted in 2000 of conspiring to launder money from drug...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 15, 2007

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Ind. Courts - Knox County Circuit Court judge turned down on request to pay court reporters overtime

This ILB entry from Monday, March 12th quoted a story in the Vincennes Sun-Commercial about Knox County Circuit Court Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Ind. Courts - Hammond City Court lives

Updating this entry from March 3rd, the NWI Times reports today:HAMMOND | The City Court's future looked brighter when council...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Cameras in trial courtrooms pilot hits snag [Updated]

Updating this report from March 11th, the Evansville Courier & Press has an editorial suggesting "Change the rules: Allow judges...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Ind. Courts - Evansville lawyer sentenced in misdemeanor case

Kate Braser of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today:An Evansville attorney was sentenced this week on a misdemeanor charge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Monday, March 12, 2007

Ind. Courts - Knox County Circuit Court judge featured

Sherry L. Biddinger Gregg, Knox County Circuit Court judge and the first female judge in Knox County, was first elected...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 12, 2007

Sunday, March 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Cameras in trial courtrooms pilot hits snag

The Fort Wayne News-Sentinel is carrying an AP story by Emily Udell, headlined "Courtroom camera effort stalls." This follows on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - The floor is falling, the floor is falling!

A Bluffton New-Banner report from March 9 picks up on a story we evidently missed. Picking up in mid-stream:The area...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - Proposed increase in court fees would be earmarked for a spinal cord and brain injury research fund

Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today on language tucked away in the budget bill passed by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 11, 2007

Friday, March 09, 2007

Ind. Courts - Reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary discussed this week

The Indiana Judicial Center has posted its reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary in play this week in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 09, 2007

Thursday, March 08, 2007

Ind. Courts - Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard To Be Sworn in for Fifth Term

A press release issued by the Indiana Courts announces:Evansville, Ind. – The Hon. Randall T. Shepard will be sworn in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 08, 2007

Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - Judicial commission charges judge after OWI conviction

A press release today from the Indiana Courts announces:The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications filed judicial disciplinary charges today against...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Teen Court is almost in session"

A 14News story out of SW indiana reports:Their roles may be make-believe but their decisions will carry weight. Teen court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - Federal District Court Judge Sarah Evans Barker featured

"A pioneer on the bench" is the heading to this brief entry in today's Indianapolis Star, honoring Women's History Month:Mishawaka...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Lake County Superior Court Judge Robert A. Pete was found dead in his Highland home Tuesday morning"

Andy Grimm of the Gary Post-Tribune reports:Lake County Superior Court Judge Robert A. Pete was found dead in his Highland...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Ind. Courts - Attorney sees opportunity and seizes it

Dionne Waugh of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:When Allen County court officials discussed banning cell phones in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Monday, March 05, 2007

Ind. Courts - Executive director of the Indiana Board of Law Examiners to retire

A press release from the Supreme Court today begins:Mary Place Godsey, the longtime executive director of the Indiana Board of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 05, 2007

Sunday, March 04, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Allen County near top of U.S. in female judges: But some observers doubt equality has been achieved"

That is the headline to this lengthy story today by Dionne Waugh in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. A few...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 04, 2007

Saturday, March 03, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Supreme Court Chooses New Computer System Vendor

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 6, 2006, the Bloomington Herald Times reports today, in a story by Marcela Creps:Indiana’s...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 03, 2007

Ind. Courts - Cass County Courthouse security upgrade

Dave Kitchell of the Pharos-Tribune writes:Walking through the first floor of the Cass County Government Building will soon be like...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 03, 2007

Ind. Law - "Hobart council candidate found to have criminal record"

Some quotes from a story today by Piet Levy of the Gary Post-Tribune:A day after Merrillville council candidate Tom Goralczyk...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 03, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Governor appoints New Castle city judge"

From the Muncie Star-Press:NEW CASTLE -- Gov. Mitch Daniels on Friday announced the appointment of Carol Goodwin as New Castle...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 03, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: "Hammond City Court on last legs?"

Apparently not, according to this story today in the NWI Times, written by Susan Brown:HAMMOND | The City Court won't...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 03, 2007

Friday, March 02, 2007

Ind. Courts - This week's report from the Indiana Judicial Center on bills of interest

This valuable weekly report is a little different this week. Titled "Mid-Session Review 2007," the March 2, 2007 wrap-up is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 02, 2007

Ind. Courts - New details on: State's high court to hear Clark battle over fees

The ILB posted two entries yesterday (here and here) on the dispute between the Clark County judges and the county...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 02, 2007

Thursday, March 01, 2007

Ind. Courts - Yet more on: State's high court to hear Clark battle over fees

Adding to the information in this entry from earlier today, the New Albany News & Tribune reports:An attorney for Clark...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 01, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on proposal to change judge selection in St. Joe county

This Feb. 9th ILB entry discusses HB 1571 and ends:At that time, HB 1571 was not available online. It is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 01, 2007

Ind. Courts - Still more on: State's high court to hear Clark battle over fees

Here is the long list of prior ILB entries on the dispute between the Clark County judges and the county...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 01, 2007

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Ind. Courts - New Chief Judge for Indiana Court of Appeals

A press release from the Indiana Courts today announces:The Indiana Court of Appeals today selected John G. Baker as the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Ind. Courts - Applications sought for Judge Patrick Sullivan's Court of Appeals seat

Here is a press release issued by the Chief Justice's office:Attorneys and trial judges interested in applying for the upcoming...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Monday, February 26, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Judge upset at handgun in court"

The Anderson Herald Bulletin has a story by Shawn McGrath that begins:A Madison County judge wants the government center’s security...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 26, 2007

Ind. Courts - Expungement - one more thing

A reader writes this morning to remind the ILB of its entry from Jan. 11th, titled "High court panel rejects...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 26, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Hammond City Court on last legs?"

Susan Brown of the NWI Times reports today:HAMMOND | Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. has vetoed renewing City Court for another...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 26, 2007

Saturday, February 24, 2007

Ind. Courts - Some perspective on "Businessman's criminal rap sheet erased in legal deal" [Updated]

First off, two more items relating to this story. Thursday Ruthann Robinson had a good overview of the events in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 24, 2007

Ind. Courts - "100-year-old woman called for jury duty"

Nick Werner of the Muncie Star-Press reports today, in a story that begins:MUNCIE -- The likelihood that suspects in Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 24, 2007

Friday, February 23, 2007

Ind. Courts - Reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary discussed this week

The Indiana Judicial Center has posted its reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary in play this week in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 23, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Chief Justice helps rededicate LaGrange Circuit Courtroom"

WTHD 105.5's Tim Murray reports today that "LaGrange County's newly restored Circuit Courtroom was re-dedicated Friday with help from the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 23, 2007

Ind. Courts - Chief Justice Counsel David J. Remondini moves to state court administration position

From a press release issued today by the Supreme Court:David Remondini, longtime Counsel to the Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 23, 2007

Thursday, February 22, 2007

Ind. Courts - Judicial mandate bill clears Indiana senate

The Paper of Montgomery County reports, in a story by Barry Lewis:Freshman Sen. Phil Boots' (R-Crawfordsville) bill concerning judges' mandates...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 22, 2007

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Businessman's criminal rap sheet erased in legal deal"

Ruth Ann Krause of the Gary Post Tribune writes today that:Lake Superior Court Judge Diane Ross Boswell, who last month...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 22, 2007

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on "Businessman's criminal rap sheet erased in legal deal"

Here is a little more information on Feb. 18th's ILB entry, again in a story by Ruth Ann Krause of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Ind. Courts - Proposed rule revisions open for public comment

The Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has posted proposed amendments to a number of rules...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Monday, February 19, 2007

Ind. Courts - Proposed revision of the Rules for Court-Administered Alcohol and Drug Programs

An announcement has been posted on the Indiana Court website that the Certification Sub-committee of the Court Alcohol and Drug...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 19, 2007

Sunday, February 18, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Businessman's criminal rap sheet erased in legal deal"

Ruth Ann Krause of the Gary Post Tribune reports today that a trial court judge has wiped out cases files...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 18, 2007

Saturday, February 17, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Greene County Courthouse work hits snag

Laura Lane of the Bloomington Herald Times reports on the standoff impacting the renovation of the Greene County Courthouse. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 17, 2007

Ind. Courts - Warrick County DUI/Drug Court is a success

14 News at WFIE is reporting today, in a story by Drew Speier that begins:DUI and drug offenders, some serving...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 17, 2007

Ind. Courts - Former Grant Circuit Court Judge Tom Hunt honored

The Marion Chronicle Tribune reports:Former Grant Circuit Court Judge Tom Hunt received the Indiana governor's highest award, the Sagamore of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 17, 2007

Ind. Courts - San Diego paper applauds MTV "Juvies" show

"MTV's juvenile court appearance makes for good reality-check TV" is the headline of a column by Jane Clifford, family editor...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 17, 2007

Friday, February 16, 2007

Ind. Courts - Reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary discussed this week

The Indiana Judicial Center has posted its reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary in play this week in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 16, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Judge Cantrell puts her driving school in park"

John Byrne reports today in a Gary Post Tribune story that begins:Lake Superior Court Judge Julie Cantrell is shutting down...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 16, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Former City of Greenwood court manager pleads guilty

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 12th, Paul Bird of the Indianapolis Star reports today in a story that begins:The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 16, 2007

Ind. Courts - Cameras in trial courtrooms pilot hits snag

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has this editorial today:When the Indiana Supreme Court started a pilot program last spring to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 16, 2007

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Winter snow, cold doesn't keep Cupid from Porter County Courthouse"

Christin Nance reports today in the Gary Post-Tribune in a story that begins:Ten inches of overnight snow kept county workers...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 15, 2007

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Ind. Courts - Sealed documents in otherwise "unsealed" cases

In this Feb. 6th entry, the ILB reported on the case of John Doe v. Town of Plainfield, Indiana, an...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County's public defender imposes hiring freeze

Updating this ILB entry from Dec.5, 2006, the Indianapolis Star reports today:The City-County Council unanimously approved a proposal to move...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Monday, February 12, 2007

Ind. Courts - Former City of Greenwood court manager pleads guilty

Paul Bird of the Indianapolis Star is reporting this afternoon:The former Greenwood City Court manager has been sentenced to six...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 12, 2007

Ind. Courts - An embarrassing but necessary correction

If you read the Feb. 10th ILB entry on the Cass County Courthouse search for interior photos, you may be...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 12, 2007

Ind. Courts - Daviess Circuit Court Judge Robert L. Arthur to retire

Nate Smith of the Washington Times-Herald reports, in a story that begins:Daviess Circuit Court Judge Robert L. Arthur announced his...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 12, 2007

Sunday, February 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - "I spent years trying to turn myself in"

"I spent years trying to turn myself in: Arrest warrant misplaced, so police in three states ignore confession" is the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - Time flies on the bench, according to new Elkhart judge

Rod Rowe of the Goshen News writes today:There have been minor changes and upgrades, but 2006 was a fast year...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 11, 2007

Saturday, February 10, 2007

Ind. Courts: More on "Montgomery County judges issue mandate for staff raises" [Updated]

The Paper of Montgomery County's web site has a new report by Barry Lewis on the status of its judicial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 10, 2007

Ind. Courts - Cass County looking for interior photos of Courthouse [Corrected]

"County officials are seeking old photos of the interior of the building for restoration efforts" is the caption to an...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 10, 2007

Friday, February 09, 2007

Ind. Courts - Reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary discussed this week

The Indiana Judicial Center has posted its reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary discussed this week. Access them...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 09, 2007

Ind. Courts - Three St. Joe County judges write on legislative proposal to make changes in county judiciary

The South Bend Tribune today has a very long opinion piece signed by: Michael G. Gotsch, the St. Joseph Circuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 09, 2007

Thursday, February 08, 2007

Ind. Courts - NWI Times applauds MTV "Juvies" show

An editorial in the NWI Times today begins:The new MTV series "Juvies" shows teens a behind-the-scenes look at the criminal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 08, 2007

Wednesday, February 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - St. Joseph County Commissioners balk at prosecutor's office travel request

Here are a few quotes from what James Wensits of the South Bend Tribune writes today:SOUTH BEND -- Something kind...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 07, 2007

Tuesday, February 06, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Pipe burst floods Hancock Courthouse offices"

Bill McCleery of the Indianapolis Star reports late this afternoon:A water pipe burst Tuesday above the third floor of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 06, 2007

Ind. Courts - Son of former Elkhart judge charged as adult

From the South Bend Tribune:The teenage son of a former Elkhart judge has been charged with receiving stolen property and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 06, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Thief takes judge’s card for a joyride"

Dionne Waugh writes today for the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:Police charged a Fort Wayne woman Monday with racking up nearly...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 06, 2007

Monday, February 05, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Another county likely will ban cell phones in Courthouse

But no, it is not to be in LaGrange County. Updating this information from Feb. 3rd, WLKI reports today:(LAGRANGE) -...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 05, 2007

Ind. Courts - Position of Deputy Clerk of the Indiana Courts is open

A job posting on the Indiana Courts website is advertising the position of Deputy Clerk of Indiana Supreme Court, Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 05, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Costs of David Camm retrials lead to legislation

Updating this Jan. 27th ILB entry, headed "Costs of David Camm retrials lead to legislation", here is another story on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 05, 2007

Sunday, February 04, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Randolph officials tour aging courthouse"

Joy Leiker of the Muncie Star-Press has another story today on the Randolph County Courthouse. Some quotes:WINCHESTER -- For two...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 04, 2007

Saturday, February 03, 2007

Ind. Courts - Another county likely will ban cell phones in Courthouse

WLKI is reporting:(LAGRANGE) - Cell phones could be banished from the LaGrange County Courthouse and possibly other county buildings in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 03, 2007

Ind. Courts - Reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary discussed this week

The Indiana Judicial Center has posted its reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary discussed this week. Access them...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 03, 2007

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Ind. Courts - Greene County Courthouse work hits snag

Nick Schneider of the Daily World reports, in a lengthy story that includes the following:Weddle Brothers Construction Company, Inc. -...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Ind. Courts - Defendants now can be arraigned using video feed"

Jason Miller of the Michigan City News-Dispatch reported today in a story that begins:Defendants now can be arraigned using video...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Mary Beth Bonaventura to talk about MTV series filmed in her courtroom"

Ruthann Robinson reports today in the NWI Times:Lake County Juvenile Court Judge Mary Beth Bonaventura has hit the big time....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Monday, January 29, 2007

Ind. Courts - Monroe County Courthouse needs new roof

James Boyd of the Bloomington Herald Times (not available online) reports today:For the first time in several generations, the Monroe...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 29, 2007

Ind. Courts - "With legal reform on its docket, Japan looks to Indiana courts"

"With legal reform on its docket, Japan looks to Indiana courts: Judge visits Indianapolis as part of Asian nation's effort...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 29, 2007

Saturday, January 27, 2007

Ind. Courts - Costs of David Camm retrials lead to legislation

Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier-Journal writes today:INDIANAPOLIS -- The state would pay for criminal retrials ordered by Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 27, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Pro Bono Commission honors Vigo judge"

Crystal Garcia of the Terre-Haute Tribune-Star writes:TERRE HAUTE — When Judge Phillip I. Adler of the Superior Court, Division 2...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 27, 2007

Ind. Courts - "New Castle City judge steps down for mayoral campaign"

The Muncie Star-Press reports:NEW CASTLE -- For the second time in as many years, the judge of New Castle City...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 27, 2007

Indiana Courts - "Judge is given probation for drunken-driving offense"

The Indianapolis Star reports this morning:A Marion Superior Court judge was sentenced to one year on probation Friday after pleading...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 27, 2007

Friday, January 26, 2007

Ind. Courts - Reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary discussed this week

The Indiana Judicial Center has just posted its reports on bills of interest to the Judiciary discussed this week. Access...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 26, 2007

Ind. Courts - Wabash County now has a functioning, certified drug court

"Wabash County now has a functioning, certified drug court," reports the Wabash Plain Dealer. Another quote from the story:It is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 26, 2007

Thursday, January 25, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Proposal filed to require all St. Joseph Superior Court judges to be elected by voters

South Bend WSBT 2 TV's Troy Kehoe reports:A local state lawmaker introduced a bill Wednesday to stop juvenile cases from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 25, 2007

Ind. Courts - Goshen City Court judge announcement

The most recent ILB entry on the Goshen City Court was Dec. 19, 2006, which reported that the city court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 25, 2007

Ind. Courts - Governor appoints Marion County Superior Court Judge

From a release:Governor Mitch Daniels announced today the appointment of Annie Christ-Garcia as judge of the Marion County Superior Court....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 25, 2007

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Ind. Courts - Proposal filed to require all St. Joseph Superior Court judges to be elected by voters

Cory Havens of the South Bend Tribune reports today on the proposal - here are some quotes:State Rep. Craig Fry,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Sunday, January 21, 2007

Ind. Courts - Randolph County may renovate courthouse after all

Joy Leiker of the Muncie Star-Press reports today, in a story that begins:WINCHESTER -- Randolph County is 34 months away...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 21, 2007

Friday, January 19, 2007

Ind. Courts - Porter County eyeing juvenile drug court

Bob Kasarda reports today in the NWI Times that begins:VALPARAISO | County officials are considering starting a juvenile version of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 19, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Randolph officials to discuss courthouse"

A brief item in the Munice Star-Press today announces:WINCHESTER -- Randolph County officials will restart the discussion of what to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 19, 2007

Ind. Courts - Although IU students make up 54% of Monroe County, few are on juror lists

Paige Ingram of the Indiana Daily Student has a very interesting story today titled "Monroe County courts might not provide...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 19, 2007

Thursday, January 18, 2007

Ind. Courts - A constitutional amendment to prevent judges from mandating funds for the operation of their courts?

Bill Dotson, reporter for the Crawfordsville Journal Review, has a story today on new state senator Phil Boots. Some quotes:Boots...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 18, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Chief Justice Shepard to Deliver 20th State of the Judiciary Address this afternoon [Updated]

Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier & Press has a story today on Chief Justice Shepard's State of the Judiciary...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 18, 2007

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Ind. Courts - Gibson County to re-bid Courthouse work

Andrea Howe of the Princeton Daily Clarion reports today:County Commissioners rejected three bids for rehab work at the Gibson County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Ind. Courts - Steuben bans cell phones

WLKI Angola reports today:An ordinance which bans cell phones and recording devices from the Steuben County Courthouse was adopted yesterday...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Ind. Courts - Chief Justice Shepard to Deliver 20th State of the Judiciary Address this afternoon

Per the press release on the Court site:Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard will deliver his 20th State of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Marion County judges pick Executive Committee"

The Indianapolis Star reports today:Marion Superior Court judges selected new Executive Committee members Tuesday for two-year terms. A change in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Monday, January 15, 2007

Ind. Courts - MASH approach relied on for heavy court calls in Porter County

The NWI Times' Bob Kasarda has a report today on the Porter Courts' approach to workloads. The story begins:VALPARAISO |...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 15, 2007

Friday, January 12, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Baitz named top clerk in Indiana"

The Noblesville Ledger reports:Tammy Baitz was named 2006 Circuit Court Clerk of the Year at the Indiana Election Division's conference...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 12, 2007

Thursday, January 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - Capp may succeed Van Bokkelen

Joe Carlson of the NWI Times reports:HAMMOND | For the second time in his career, Deputy U.S. Attorney David Capp...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 11, 2007

Ind. Courts - "High court panel rejects local prosecutor’s bid to clear record"

Dionne Waugh of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission denied a local deputy prosecutor’s...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 11, 2007

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Judge Van Bokkelen? Lugar recommends prosecutor to succeed Judge Lozano

President Bush makes confirms the story reported in this Nov. 8th entry by appointing "U.S. Attorney Joseph Van Bokkelen Tuesday...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Ind. Courts - Governor fills three slots on the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission

The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications / Judicial Nominating Commission are central to Indiana's judicial branch of government:The purpose of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Sunday, January 07, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on: Indiana Supreme Court loses case on allowing judicial candidates to express views

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today supporting federal Judge Allen Sharp's ruling in Indiana Right to Life...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 07, 2007

Saturday, January 06, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Man who spent $40,000 on lottery sues to get money back"

Cordell Eddings' story today in the Indianapolis Star includes a link to the 8-page "Plaintiff's class action complaint," a bonus...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 06, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Newbie slips on robe, takes bench for first time"

Don't blame me, that is the headline today in the Marion Chronicle Tribune. The subhead to the story by Barry...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 06, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Porter's public defenders overwhelmed"

So reports Robyn Monaghan of the NWI Times, in a story that begins:VALPARAISO | Beneath the rows of digits on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 06, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Former Clay Circuit Court Judge Pell honored by County Commissioners"

Jason Jacobs of the Brazil Times writes:Last Friday Clay County Commissioners presented former Clay County Circuit Court Judge Bob Pell...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 06, 2007

Ind. Courts Update on "Montgomery County judges issue mandate for staff raises"

The Paper of Montgomery County's Web site had a report Thursday by Barry Lewis:The wheels of justice continue to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 06, 2007

Thursday, January 04, 2007

Ind. Courts - Newly elected Lawrence County prosecutor Michelle Woodward

Diana Wires of the Bedford Times-Mail reports:Newly elected prosecutor Michelle Woodward has had a year of experience in the prosecutor’s...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 04, 2007

Ind. Courts - Hamilton County's new Superior Court 6 opens for business today [Updated]

From a story by Katie Merlie in the Topics:NOBLESVILLE -- Cases will start being assigned to Hamilton County's new court,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 04, 2007

Ind. Courts - Steuben Courthouse to ban cells in court [Updated]

Kara Lopp of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:The ban, which starts Wednesday, comes in response to the misuse...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 04, 2007

Wednesday, January 03, 2007

Ind. Courts - More on "Questions of Jury Behavior in Myers Murder Trial"

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 29th, Keith Rhoades of the Martinsville Reporter-Times reports today:Morgan County Superior Court II Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 03, 2007

Ind. Courts - "Judge halts public access to Shine divorce papers"

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:A special judge has sealed the divorce filings of Allen County Republican Party Chairman...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 03, 2007

Ind. Courts - Even more on: "Allen courts to ban cell phones, all electronics"

Dionne Waugh of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today in a story headlined "Cell phones are hot potatoes in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 03, 2007

Tuesday, January 02, 2007

Ind. Courts - Still more on: "Allen courts to ban cell phones, all electronics"

The Dec. 29th story on the Fort Wayne courts' cell phone ban, reported in this ILB entry, did a good...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 02, 2007

Monday, January 01, 2007

Ind. Courts - Story reports several possible conflicts re LaPorte Circuit Court/City Council

Jason Miller of the Michigan City News-Dispatch had an interesting story Saturday, including the following:Despite reservations from her new boss...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 01, 2007

Ind. Courts - Three Circuit Judges mark final day

LaPorte Circuit Judge Gilmore was the subject of a story earlier this week by Danielle Gingerich in the Herald-Argus. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 01, 2007

Friday, December 29, 2006

Ind. Courts - How is the "new, expanded" jury pool working out?

Not at all well, so far as one Marion County citizen is concerned. She was called to jury duty 8/7/2000....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 29, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Effort to help troubled teens led by judge in Porter County"

The NWI Times editorializes today about Porter County Judge Mary Harper, who was the subject of a story Wednesday (see...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 29, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: "Allen courts to ban cell phones, all electronics"

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 22nd, Dionne Waugh of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:They’re everywhere. * *...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 29, 2006

Ind. Courts - Commission on Judicial Qualifications clarifies finding re Lake Superior Court Judge Julie Cantrell

Andy Grimm of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today in a story that begins:CROWN POINT -- A state ethics commission cautioned...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 29, 2006

Ind. Courts - New Porter County prosecutor planning no changes

From the Gary Post-Tribune:VALPARAISO -- Brian Gensel was sworn in as Porter County prosecuting attorney Thursday afternoon, in the courtroom...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 29, 2006

Thursday, December 28, 2006

Ind. Courts - Changes to be made in Jefferson/Switzerland prosecutor's office

Donovan Estrige of the Madison Courier reports in a lengthy story:Changes will be coming in the prosecutor's office as Jefferson/Switzerland...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 28, 2006

Ind. Courts - Perry County Judge James McEntarfer leaves office this week

Vince Luecke of the Perry County News reports:TELL CITY - Ready to trade his judicial robe for private practice, James...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 28, 2006

Ind. Courts - Fort Wayne attorney suspended for at least 18 months

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's Rebecca S. Green reports today:The Indiana Supreme Court’s Disciplinary Commission suspended a Fort Wayne attorney...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 28, 2006

Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Johnson County Deputy Prosecutor Paul Felix is Gov. Mitch Daniels' pick for Carmel City Court judge"

From a story by Tania E. Lopez in today's Indianapolis Star that begins:Felix, a Carmel resident, was appointed last week...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: "Harrison GOP leader seeks investigation into courthouse visits"

This story from Monday's Indianapolis Star reports "Harrison County Commissioners violated the state's Open Door law." According to Karen Davis,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Ind. Courts - Program that screens juvenile offenders in Porter County for mental illness to be tested statewide

An AP story reports:VALPARAISO, Ind. — A program that screens juvenile offenders in Porter County for mental illness is set...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Ind. Courts - Grant County's special Title IV-D Court

From the Marion Chronicle-Tribune, a guest column by Marion attorney John Milford, the domestic relations commissioner for Grant Circuit Court,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - Divorce mediation services

"Few low-income couples tapping mediation fund: Service could save time and money in divorce/paternity cases" was the title to a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Daniels appoints Rush County Superior Court Judge"

Per the Rushville Republican:Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels announced Thursday the appointment of Brian D. Hill as Rush County Superior Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Sunday, December 24, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Judge’s ‘junk’ gone, but years of memories remain"

Kara Lopp of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette writes today:ALBION– Cleaning out an office with 16 years’ worth of pictures,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 24, 2006

Ind. Courts - Elkhart County Superior Court 2 Judge Stephen Platt will transition to serving as a senior judge

Rod Rowe of the Goshen News reports:Elkhart County Superior Court 2 Judge Stephen Platt will transition to serving as a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 24, 2006

Saturday, December 23, 2006

Ind. Courts - Grant Circuit Court Judge Thomas Hunt retiring

Sean Driscoll of the Marion Chronicle-Tribune writes today on Grant Circuit Court Judge Thomas Hunt, who is stepping down at...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 23, 2006

Ind. Courts - 156-year-old Orange County Courthouse to get elevator

The Bedford Times-Mail reports:PAOLI — Getting around inside the Orange County Courthouse will get easier now that funding is coming...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 23, 2006

Ind. Court - Judge orders defendant to get rid of cable TV

From the Decatur Daily Democrat:A unique form of punishment - ordering a halt to cable television at a defendant's home...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 23, 2006

Friday, December 22, 2006

Ind. Courts - New Jeffersonville City Court appointed; Vanderburgh County deputy prosecutor leaving

"R. Scott Lewis appointed judge of Jeffersonville City Court; Daniels names lawyer to replace Carmichael" is the headline to a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 22, 2006

Courts - Yet more on: Kentucky Supreme Court carries out records purge

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 21st about the mass destruction of misdemeanor records in Kentucky's Jefferson County last month,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 22, 2006

Thursday, December 21, 2006

Indiana Courts - News of Hamilton and Bartholomew County prosecutors' offices

From the Noblesville Ledger:A former two-time elected prosecutor will be Hamilton County's lead prosecutor for major felony cases. Cynthia "Cindy"...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 21, 2006

Ind. Courts - News of Terre Haute, Angola

From WTHI-TV, Terre Haute: Swearing in ceremonies for new office holders in Vigo County took place Wednesday at the Vigo...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 21, 2006

Ind. Courts - New Supreme Court rule on fonts

Yesterday I attended the 7th Annual Barnes & Thornburg LLP Appellate Practice Seminar. John Maley discussed, among other things, this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 21, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Another judge levels allegations against Robert Cantrell"

Joe Carlson of the NWI Times reports:EAST CHICAGO | Political operative Robert Cantrell is denying allegations from a second judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 21, 2006

Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Ind. Courts - Yet more on: South Bend Osco Triple Murder Trial

This August 6th ILB entry, like the July 10th entry before it, began "The ILB generally doesn't cover murder trials,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: "Small claims judge sues Center Twp trustee" [Updated]

Updating this entry from yesterday, the ILB has been able to obtain, thanks to Marion Superior Court Civil Division, Room...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Ind. Courts - Goshen City Court gets stay of execution

From a Dec. 2nd ILB entry:On Oct. 18th the Elkhart Truth reported "There are "pretty good" odds Goshen City Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Small claims judge sues Center Twp trustee" [Updated]

The Indianapolis Star is reporting on its website this afternoon, in a story by Jon Murray:A lawsuit filed against Center...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Ind. Courts - “I look forward to having people just call me Bob”

Laurie Wink of the Michigan City News-Dispatch reports today:LaPORTE - On Friday, Robert Gilmore spent the evening at Heston Hills...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Monday, December 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - Yet more on: "More money needed to complete Greene County courthouse"

Dec. 14 was the most recent ILB entry on this story. Today the Greene County Daily World has a story...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - Putnam County Council nixes third court

The Greencastle Banner Graphic reports today, in a story by Lisa Meyer Trigg that begins:A request to create a third...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: "Court - Kentucky Supreme Court carries out records purge - county judges and prosecutors irate"

In this entry last week on the records purge in Kentucky the ILB asked whether the same thing could happen...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 18, 2006

Sunday, December 17, 2006

Ind. Courts - Hamilton County courts to get video upgrade

From this story by Jonathan Babalola in the Noblesville Daily Times:With two more rooms in the Hamilton County Government &...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 17, 2006

Ind. Courts - Longtime federal prosecutor, David Miller, retires

Dionne Waugh of The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a long story on David Miller, chief assistant U.S. attorney in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 17, 2006

Saturday, December 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - Longtime Elkhart Superior Court 2 judge Stephen Platt retires

The Elkhart Truth reports, in a story by Justin Leighty that begins:ELKHART -- After 28 years, Judge Stephen Platt left...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Hancock courthouse work reveals historic features"

From the Indianapolis Star:Greenfield -- A $6 million renovation and historical restoration of the Hancock County Courthouse in Greenfield has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 16, 2006

Friday, December 15, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: State's high court to hear Clark battle over fees next week

As noted here last Sunday, Dec. 10th, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday in Clark County Council v. Donahue....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 15, 2006

Thursday, December 14, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: "More money needed to complete Greene County courthouse"

Updating the ILB entry from Dec. 7th, a reader has sent the ILB a link to the Bloomfield Free Press...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 14, 2006

Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - Carroll Circuit Judge Donald Currie featured

Carroll Circuit Judge Donald Currie is featured in a long article by Debbie Lowe in the Carroll County Comet. It...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - Shepard reappointed chief justice of Indiana for 5th five-year term

This just released by the Court:The Hon. Randall T. Shepard was re-appointed to a new five-year term as Chief Justice...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - Vigo County Courthouse has new security system

WTHI-TV, Terre Haute reports, in a story by Kelly Gillespie:Thousands of people walk through the doors of the Vigo County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judge Sullivan retiring from Court of Appeals

The Indiana Lawyer is reporting:After four decades on the bench, Court of Appeals Judge Patrick D. Sullivan is retiring as...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Ind. Courts - Retiring Gibson Circuit Judge Walter Palmer honored

The Princeton Daily Clarion has a long report today by Andrea Howe, editor (that is Part 1 of 2), on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Ind. Courts - Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard has filed for re-appointment as Chief Justice of Indiana

This item in the Muncie Free Press brought to the ILB's attention this public notice on the Indiana Court's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Monday, December 11, 2006

Ind. Courts - Indiana's court system loses a case to a TV judge in Chicago

The Columbus Republic reports today, in a story by Kelsey VanArsdall, that:A nationally syndicated reality court show took interest in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 11, 2006

Sunday, December 10, 2006

Ind. Courts - State's high court to hear Clark battle over fees next week

The oral argument in Clark County Council v. Donahue is set for Dec. 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:40 a.m....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 10, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County's public defender imposes hiring freeze

Responding to the Indianapolis Star story published December 5th, Marion County's chief public defnder, David Cook, has a featured letter...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 10, 2006

Saturday, December 09, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Judge removes self from burglary case"

Patrick M. O'Connell of the South Bend Tribune writes:A judge who refused to accept a plea agreement because of concerns...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 09, 2006

Thursday, December 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - Answering machine demand causes judge to recuse himself

WLKI radio has this item this afternoon:(ANGOLA) - A new judge will be needed in a bench trial over a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Mayor want to end Jefferson City Court

Updating this ILB entry from Dec. 1, which began with a quote from a LCJ story that "Jeffersonville Mayor Rob...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - More money needed to complete Greene County courthouse

Apparently all is not well with the Greene County courthouse project, despite a number of previous positive reports (listed here)....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judge likely will face censure

"Judge likely will face censure: Jurist charged after DUI arrest Monday" is the headline to Vic Ryckaert's story in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 07, 2006

Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Noble drug court bumps starting date to Dec. 20

Follwoing up on its story Dec. 3rd on the new Noble County drug court, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Judge faces drunken driving charge"

"Judge faces drunken driving charge" is the headline to a just-posted story by Vic Ryckaert on the Indianapolis Star website....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Ex-Clark County man to be retried for murder, rape"

Harold J. Adams writes today in the Louisville Courier Journal that begins:An Evansville judge will preside over the retrial of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Tuesday, December 05, 2006

Ind. Courts - Marion County's public defender imposes hiring freeze

Kevin Corcoran of the Indianapolis Star has a story today that begins:The county's chief public defender has imposed an indefinite...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 05, 2006

Ind. Courts - Vanderburgh County Drug Court findings

"Drug court provides second chance" is the headline to a story today by Evansville Courier & Press reporter Kate Braser....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 05, 2006

Monday, December 04, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Stories about the TV/Reality Overlap

Updating this August 22, 2004 ILB entry, which quoted an Evanville Courier & Press story headlined "TV's 'reality' becomes real...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 04, 2006

Sunday, December 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - Noble drug court bumps starting date to Dec. 20

Kara Lopp of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports:Noble County will start its drug court program a few weeks ahead...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 03, 2006

Saturday, December 02, 2006

Ind. Courts - "County officials don’t want to fund Goshen Court"

On Oct. 18th the Elkhart Truth reported "There are "pretty good" odds Goshen City Court will close at the end...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 02, 2006

Friday, December 01, 2006

Ind. Courts "Noble court records go online in pilot program"

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story today by Kara Lopp that reports:Noble County court records stretching back to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 01, 2006

Ind. Courts - Mayor want to end Jefferson City Court

Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal reports:Jeffersonville Mayor Rob Waiz would like the city council to consider abolishing...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 01, 2006

Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Judicial mandate issues in Carroll County

In this Nov 16th entry, the ILB posted Carroll Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Smith's 5-page Order for Mandate of Funds....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Ind. Courts - Greene County clerk says she'll be in office ‘once in a while'

"Fowler says she'll be in office ‘once in a while'" is the headline to a story by Nick Schneider of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Monday, November 27, 2006

Ind. Courts - Adams Judge Heimann honored for drug fighting

The Decatur Daily Democrat reports, in a story by Eric Mann that begins: In 16 years on the bench as...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 27, 2006

Ind. Courts - Another update on: Montgomery County judges issue mandate for staff raises

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 2, Melissa Franklin of the Crawfordsville Journal-Review reports on the status of the Montgomery...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 27, 2006

Saturday, November 25, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Stolen Dinner Costs Mother Thanksgiving Behind Bars"

Here is a story that, it turns out, has appeared (without the ILB spotting it) in various forms in a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 25, 2006

Friday, November 24, 2006

Ind. Courts - Howard County prosecutor to work full time

Dean Hockney of the Kokomo Perspective reports today:Howard County has not had a full-time prosecuting attorney for years, until now....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 24, 2006

Ind. Courts - "New courts lead to changes in duties at Marion Superior Court"

Jon Murray of the Indianapolis Star writes today:Several Marion County judges will shift to new benches when three new criminal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 24, 2006

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judge Penrod: "we do not have a functioning courthouse"

Andrea Howe of the Princeton Daily Clarion reports:PRINCETON-Judge Earl Penrod left a courtroom waiting to appeal to county commissioners for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Allen courts to ban cell phones, all electronics"

Dionne Waugh of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:Allen County courthouses will ring in the new year in silence...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Ind. Courts - Prominent Indy psychiatrist Larry Davis dies piloting flight from Illinois [Updated]

Vic Rychaert of the Indianapolis Star reports today:Dr. Larry Davis, who served as an expert witness in hundreds of criminal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

ind. Courts - "Gary attorney postpones sentencing again"

"Gary attorney postpones sentencing again" is the headline to this story by Joe Carlson in the NWI Times. It begins:HAMMOND...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Monday, November 20, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Centralize many of Lake County's 27 courts?

Following up on this ILB entry from Nov. 11th and this one from Nov. 13th, the NWI Times had an...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 20, 2006

Ind. Courts - Court of Appeals to hold oral argument at DePauw University in high profile case

The DePauw University News reports:November 18, 2006, Greencastle, Ind. - The Indiana Court of Appeals will come to campus on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 20, 2006

Sunday, November 19, 2006

Ind. Courts - Saturday bond court alleviates overcrowding, warden says

"Saturday bond court alleviates overcrowding, warden says" is the headline to this story by Ruthann Robinson in the NWI Times....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 19, 2006

Saturday, November 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on "Former miners suing Alcoa"

Mark Wilson of the Evansville Courier & Press reports today that:An Indianapolis law firm has signed on as co-counsel for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 18, 2006

Thursday, November 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Judicial mandate issues in Carroll County

Yesterday the ILB quoted from an article in the Carroll County Comet that was headlined "Judicial mandates are a state-wide...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 16, 2006

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Commission on courts agrees Floyd County needs second magistrate"

Chris Morris of the New Albany Tribune reports:Floyd County Circuit Court Judge Terry Cody says he has received a favorable...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judicial mandate issues in Carroll County

The ILB has posted a number of entries involving judicial mandates in Indiana (here is a list of all entries...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Ind. Courts - Harrison County Courthouse lacks overall security, some say

The Corydon Democrat reports today, in a story by Tonya Windell:An unauthorized after-hours visit recently by a county employee may...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Ind. Courts - Steuben County public defenders made full-time

Northeast Indiana's WLKI is reporting:(ANGOLA) - After being told the county's public defender program was not in state compliance, the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Ind. Courts - Indiana Supreme Court loses case on allowing judicial candidates to express views

This is a biggie. Here are some quotes from a press release just issued by James Bopp, who was the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Courts - Still more on: Illinois chief justice doesn't just get mad, he sues

And wins. "Jury awards $7 million to justice in libel suit" is the headline to a story by Jim Kimberly...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Monday, November 13, 2006

Ind. Courts "Former miners suing Alcoa"

The Princeton Daily Clarion is reporting, in a story by Nathan Blackford:BOONVILLE-Former miners and their families have alleged for nearly...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Columnist writes Lake County has too many courts

On Saturday the ILB posted this entry headed "Centralize many of Lake County's 27 courts?" quoting from a Munster (NW...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 13, 2006

Saturday, November 11, 2006

Ind. Courts - Wabash Circuit Court among those receiving grant

The Wabash Plain Dealer reports: The Wabash Circuit Court here was among courts in 70 counties sharing in more than...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 11, 2006

Ind. Courts - Centralize many of Lake County's 27 courts?

Bill Dolan of the Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today:CROWN POINT | A court reform organization is suggesting changes in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 11, 2006

Friday, November 10, 2006

Ind. Courts - Grant Circuit Court Judge R. Thomas Hunt sues over cut pay

Thanks to the Marion Chronicle Tribune for comprehensive coverage today of a suit filed by Grant Circuit Court Judge R....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 10, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Judge hints molest suspect faking need for interpreter"

Dionne Waugh of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:An Allen Superior Court judge accused a Somali defendant of playing...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 10, 2006

Thursday, November 09, 2006

Ind. Courts - Daviess County receives $50,000 federal Homeland Security grant

Sally Petty of the Washington Herald-Times reports:In only a week, the sheriff’s department and local emergency management applied for and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 09, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Attorney fields questions about lawsuit against Eli Lilly"

Crystal Garcia of the Terre Haute Tribune-Star, reports:TERRE HAUTE — About 175 people have come forward to share their stories...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 09, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Jay courts, clerk draw computer funds"

"Jay courts, clerk draw computer funds" is the heading of a brief item today in the Muncie Star-Press:PORTLAND -- Jay...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 09, 2006

Ind. Courts - More winners and losers at the local level

"Allen will remain judge" reports Halea Franklin, staff writer for the Greene County Daily World:After being appointed to fill the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 09, 2006

Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Judge Van Bokkelen? Lugar recommends prosecutor to succeed Judge Lozano

Updating yesterday's ILB entry quoting from a Munster (NW Indiana) Times story, today's Gary Post-Tribune reports:U.S. Attorney Joseph Van Bokkelen's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Ind. Courts - Some winners and losers at the local level

Coverage of local results will be spotty. However, at some point the ILB will provide a link to the Secretary...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Ind. Courts - Tech gear upgrades ease life for Allen County courts

Dionne Waugh of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette writes today:When Allen County Deputy Prosecutor Steve Godfrey first began practicing law,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Ind. Courts - All six appellate judges retained

The AP reports today:Indiana voters by wide margins chose to keep a state Supreme Court justice and five Court of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Harrison GOP leader seeks investigation into courthouse visits"

Grace Schneider reports in the Louisville Courier Journal today:The chairman of Harrison County's Republican Central Committee has asked the state...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judge Van Bokkelen? Lugar recommends prosecutor to succeed Judge Lozano

Joe Carlson of the Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today:The White House is considering appointing U.S. Attorney Joseph Van Bokkelen...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Supreme Court Chooses New Computer System Vendor

Diana Penner of the Indianapolis Star reports today on the Supreme Court's selection yesterday of a Texas firm to develop,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Monday, November 06, 2006

Ind. Courts - Buying one's way out of jail?

A reader has pointed me to this introduction to a story published Saturday in the Greenfield Daily Reporter. Unfortunately, the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 06, 2006

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court Chooses New Computer System Vendor

The Indiana Supreme Court has issued this release:Supreme Court Chooses New Computer System Vendor The Indiana Supreme Court has selected...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 06, 2006

Ind. Courts - Remember Judicial Retention Election Tomorrow

The ISBA has just issued this notice:Remember Judicial Retention Election Tomorrow From: Richard S. Eynon, ISBA President When you vote...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 06, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: "You'll elect them Tuesday, but no matter whom you pick, all 20 candidates will win"

Referencing its story from Friday that was headed "Marion Superior Court is set for '07: You'll elect them Tuesday, but...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 06, 2006

Sunday, November 05, 2006

Ind. Courts - Alevizos, Forker vie for LaPorte Circuit Court judge

The Michigan City News-Dispatch reports, in a story by Dave Hawk:The race for Circuit Court judge features a veteran Michigan...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 05, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on "County officials consider Goshen City Court subsidy"

Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 18th, the Elkgart Truth reports, via a story by Jeffrey Burton that begins:There are...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 05, 2006

Saturday, November 04, 2006

Ind. Courts - Catching up on judicial races

Here are several stories from the past two weeks on Indiana judicial races: The Bedford Times Mail reports on the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 04, 2006

Ind. Courts - Lake bar survey recommends retention of 3 local judges

Susan Brown of the Munster (NW Indiana) Times writes:The Lake County Bar Association survey recommends the retention of all three...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 04, 2006

Ind. Courts - St. Joseph County Prosecutor Michael Dvorak sued opponent Greg Kauffman on Friday

The South Bend Tribune reports today, in a story by Patrick M. O'Connell that begins:In an unorthodox political move only...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 04, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Judge says her school passes probes"

"Judge says her school passes probes: Lake Superior Court Judge Julie Cantrell's driving school has been investigated" is the headline...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 04, 2006

Friday, November 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Marion Superior Court is set for '07"

The full heading to this Indianapolis Star story by Jon Murray is "Marion Superior Court is set for '07: You'll...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: "Indiana Right to Life Urges Voters To Vote No On All Judicial Retention Questions"

Last Friday the ILB posted an entry on Indiana Right to Life's call for "Indiana voters to oppose the retention...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 03, 2006

Thursday, November 02, 2006

Ind. Courts - State judges endorsed by Montgomery County League of Women Voters

Via a guest columnist slot in The Paper of Montgomery County, the League of Women Voters writes:In the upcoming Nov....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 02, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Juvenile matters a priority in Clark"

Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal reported Wednesday that:Both candidates for judge of Clark Superior Court 1 say...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 02, 2006

Ind. Courts - Madison Circuit Court race

The Anderson Herald Bulletin reported last weekend on the Madison Circuit Court race. Some quotes from the story by Lee...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 02, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Review clarifies judge's words"

"Review clarifies judge's words" is the headline to a story by Chris Schilling in the Columbus Republic:A tape recording of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 02, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Budget, family center, caseload top issues for judge candidates"

"Budget, family center, caseload top issues for judge candidates" is the headline to an article by Dave Kitchell of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 02, 2006

Ind. Courts - Update on: Montgomery County judges issue mandate for staff raises

The Montgomery County paper, 24-7, had this brief story on Oct. 27th:The court case between the Montgomery county judges and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 02, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Six judicial seats await ballot judgment"

"Six judicial seats await ballot judgment" is the headline to a story today by Jon Seidel in the Gary Post-Tribune:Six...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 02, 2006

Ind. Courts - "State's high court may hear Clark battle over fees in December"

Ben Zion Hershberg writes today in the Louisville Courier Journal that the "Indiana Supreme Court is tentatively scheduled to hear...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 02, 2006

Ind. Courts - Audit of East Chicago City Court raises legality of community service in lieu of paying fees

This Indiana state board of accounts (SBOA) audit, filed Oct. 30, 2006, raises this issue re the City Court of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 02, 2006

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Website focuses on judges up for retention"

"Website focuses on judges up for retention" is the headline of this article in the October 31, 2006 Chesterton Tribune:The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Friday, October 27, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Indiana Right to Life Urges Voters To Vote No On All Judicial Retention Questions"

Indiana Right to Life sent out a press release October 25 "urging Indiana voters to oppose the retention of every...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 27, 2006

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Ind. Courts - Eight Questions for the Indiana Appellate Judge - Q&A 1, 5, 6 and 8

Earlier this month the ILB sent, to the five Courts of Appeals judges and one Supreme Court justice who are...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Sunday, October 22, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judge Gifford receives award

The Indianapolis Star has a report today I can't find online, but it is certainly worth recording:Marion Superior Court Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 22, 2006

Saturday, October 21, 2006

Ind. Courts - Editorial: "Election of judges should be nonpartisan"

"Election of judges should be nonpartisan" is the headline to an editorial today in the Bloomington Herald-Times (not freely available...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 21, 2006

Friday, October 20, 2006

Ind. Courts - Eight Questions for the Indiana Appellate Judge - Q #7: the retention election

Earlier this month the ILB sent, to the five Courts of Appeals judges and one Supreme Court justice who are...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 20, 2006

Ind. Courts - Eight Questions for the Indiana Appellate Judge - Q #2: NFP opinions

Earlier this month the ILB sent, to the five Courts of Appeals judges and one Supreme Court justice who are...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 20, 2006

Ind. Courts - Eight Questions for the Indiana Appellate Judge - Q #4: oral arguments

Earlier this month the ILB sent, to the five Courts of Appeals judges and one Supreme Court justice who are...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 20, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Indicted tax collector still sits on judge selection panel"

Bill Dolan of the Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today:CROWN POINT | Lake County commissioners first voted to cut their...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 20, 2006

Thursday, October 19, 2006

Ind. Courts - Eight Questions for the Indiana Appellate Judge - Q #3: the 3-judge panel

In the style of Howard Bashman's "20 Questions for the Appellate Judge," earlier this month the ILB sent, to the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 19, 2006

Ind. Courts - "St. Joseph County judge balks at a plea agreement"

"St. Joseph County judge balks at a plea agreement: Frese wants Dvorak to personally approve deal, before the election" is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 19, 2006

Ind. Courts - Race for Porter County clerk

This story by Bob Kasarda today in the Munster (NW Indiana) Times is particularly interesting in its listing of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 19, 2006

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - "County officials consider City Court subsidy"

Tara Layne, Goshen News staff writer, reports:Elkhart County officials have not yet reached a decision about whether to help pay...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - Threat reported outside Jackson County Courthouse

Aubrey Woods of the Seymour Tribune reports:BROWNSTOWN - Police continue to investigate an altercation Tuesday afternoon apparently stemming from a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - Veteran battles attorney for Bartholomew bench

Chris Schilling of the Columbus Republic writes:A local attorney faces one of Bartholomew County's longest-serving judges in the race for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Judge Spindler’s retirement opens seat"

Kara Lopp of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette is reporting:The victor of a primary election recount will square off against...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Candidates for Greene County judge face off in tight race "

"Candidates for Greene County judge face off in tight race" is the headline to a story today in the Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Ind. Courts - Cost of death penalty trial factored into Pike County decision

Jimmy Nesbitt of the Evansville Courier& Press reports today:By the time it's finished, the death penalty trial of accused killer...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Monday, October 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - Perry County's first woman circuit-court judge

The Tell City/Perry County News reports today:Local voters are just three weeks away from electing the first woman to don...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - Jill behrman trial begins today in Martinsville: secrecy remains an issue

The Indianapolis Star website is reporting this afternoon in a story by Tim Spalding headlined "Shotgun blast killed Jill Behrman"...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 16, 2006

Sunday, October 15, 2006

Ind. Courts - Resources for the 2006 Indiana Appellate Judicial Retention Election

The Indiana Law Blog's Resource Page for the 2006 judicial retention election is now close to completion. The purpose is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 15, 2006

Ind. Courts - Clark County "judge gladly leaves Teen Court as his legacy "

Dale Moss's column today in the Louisville Courier Journal begins:Providence is due back a couple of times. Jeffersonville, Silver Creek,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 15, 2006

Ind. Courts - Marion County prosecutor race featured today

"Experience matters, but what kind? Marion County prosecutor candidates Carl Brizzi and Melina Kennedy make their case" is the headline...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 15, 2006

Thursday, October 12, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Insurance companies: State erred in awarding contract"

A story today in the Indianapolis Star reports:Two companies that failed to win contracts to serve the Hoosier Healthwise insurance...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 12, 2006

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Ind. Courts - Noble drug court awaits state certification

Kara Lopp of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:ALBION – A drug addiction rehabilitation program, know as a drug...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Ind. Courts - Or lack thereof: Town Told To Stop Driver Program

WJOB's Ron Johnson is reporting:The Munster Town Council yesterday learned it must stop the Munster Driver Education Program or elect...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Ind. Courts - Greene Superior Court move is smooth

The Greene County Daily World reports today, in a story by Andrea McCann:Greene Superior Court was moved to its new...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Fix protective orders, writes Fort Wayne newspaper

Last Wednesday the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette had an editorial (quoted here in the ILB) commenting on the entry of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Monday, October 09, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Evidence favors merit selection of judges"

"Evidence favors merit selection of judges" is the headline to an editorial today in the South Bend Tribune. The Tribune...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 09, 2006

Sunday, October 08, 2006

Ind. Courts - Allen County court employees learning Spanish

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story today by Dionne Waugh headed "Court officials add Spanish to their tools...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 08, 2006

Saturday, October 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - Anderson attorney suspended for a year

"$4,000 mishandled gets attorney a year’s suspension" reads the headline in the Anderson Herald Bulletin. Lee Noble reports:The Indiana Supreme...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 07, 2006

Ind. Court - More trouble reported for suspended Lake County attorney

Bob Kasarda of the Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today, in a story headlined "Former Hebron official resigns Democratic Party...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 07, 2006

Thursday, October 05, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Nappanee honors retiring judge"

Mandy McFarland of the Pilot Newsreports today:NAPPANEE - At a retirement celebration at the Main Street Coffee House downtown, with...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 05, 2006

Ind. Courts - Commission on Courts info sparse

Doug Masson of Masson's Blog had an entry yesterday on some recommendations of the Indiana Commission on Courts. Intrigued, the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 05, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Justice delayed: Lightning zaps Steuben court"

"Justice delayed: Lightning zaps Steuben court" is the great headline to a story by Kara Lopp today in the Fort...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 05, 2006

Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Security Beefs Up at Tippecanoe County Courthouse"

Channel 18 reports:New security will be added to the Tippecanoe County Courthouse. The County is receiving more than $17,000 from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Ind. Courts - Two local court stories today

"Judge denies suspect’s bid to visit Mexico" is the headline to an AP story:VALPARAISO – A teenage boy who attacked...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Ind. Courts - Fix protective orders, writes Fort Wayne newspaper

"Fix protective orders" is the headline to an editorial today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Some quotes:There is a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Kokomo courthouse gets metal detectors 2 decades after bombing" [Updated]

An AP story reports today:KOKOMO, Ind. - The Howard County Courthouse is getting metal detectors nearly 20 years after a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Judge Ridlen rules in Leo Burns' ballot battle for Cass County Circuit Court Judge

Judge Ridlen has ruled again, according to this story by Joe Ulery and Jeff Smith on MIX 102:LOGANSPORT - Leo...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Supreme Court permits filming of juvenile court proceedings

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 11, 2006, a NY Times story today headed "Unsimple Lives on an MTV Reality...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Monday, October 02, 2006

Ind. Courts - Goshen City Court is losing money, and its future is in jeopardy

"Goshen City Court is losing money, and its future is in jeopardy" writes Tara Layne today in the Goshen News....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 02, 2006

Saturday, September 30, 2006

Ind. Courts - Resources for the 2006 Indiana Appellate Judicial Retention Election

I've added some new material to the "Resources for the 2006 Indiana Appellate Judicial Retention Election" website first mentioned in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 30, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Gov. Daniels appoints St. Joseph Superior Court Judge

Updating yesterday's press release from the Governor's office, the South Bend Tribune reports today, in a story by Patrick M....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 30, 2006

Friday, September 29, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Long-running dispute between Judge and Clerk in Martin County continues

Updating Wednesday's entry, which included a quote from the Washington Times-Herald that began:SHOALS — Martin County Commissioners were presented with...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 29, 2006

Ind. Courts - Gov. Daniels appoints St. Joseph Superior Court Judge

Here is the press release:INDIANAPOLIS (September 29, 2006) – Governor Mitch Daniels today announced the appointment of Jane Woodward Miller...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 29, 2006

Thursday, September 28, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Judge Ridlen rules in Leo Burns' ballot battle for Cass County Circuit Court Judge

Two stories today from the Logansport Pharos-Tribune on the "Leo Burns' ballot battle." First, a story headed "State appealing Ridlen...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 28, 2006

Ind. Courts - South Bend Tribune series continues today

Jeff Parrot of the South Bend Tribune writes again today on sentencing in Indiana. Some quotes from his article:Variation in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 28, 2006

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Ind. Courts - Resources for the 2006 Indiana Appellate Judicial Retention Election

The ILB has begun to put together its resource page for the 2006 judicial retention election. What is up so...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Ind. Courts - Fort Wayne prosecutor quoted in Wall Street Journal

Mitch Harper of Fort Wayne Observed does some nice reporting today - first he picks up the front-page WSJ story...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Ind. Courts - Long-running dispute between Judge and Clerk in Martin County continues

The ILB has had several entries about the long-running dispute in Martin County between Judge Joseph Howell and the County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Ind. Courts - Ind. Courts - Martin County receives grant for courthouse security

Nate Smith of the Washington Times Herald reports today:SHOALS - Security will be tighter at the Martin County Courthouse because...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Ind. Courts - An observation on the NYT series on local courts

The NY Times has just concluded a very lengthy three-part series on New York State’s town and village courts, finding...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Ind. Courts - South Bend Tribune series continues today

The South Bend Tribune's series, Judging the Judges, continues today with this story by Jeff Parrott, headlined "Judge evaluations help...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - Hamilton County to hire second magistrate

The Noblesville Ledger reports today:Hamilton County wants to hire a second magistrate to ease the caseload on its judges. County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - More from South Bend Tribune series on the county's judges

The South Bend Tribune series on St. Joseph County judges continues today. Yesterday the ILB quoted from the Tribune's Sunday...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Monday, September 25, 2006

Ind. Courts - Results of poll of Indiana attorneys on retaining the 5 appellate judges and 1 justice up for confirmation this year

From the ISBA press release:The Improvements in the Judicial System Committee of the Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) has completed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 25, 2006

Ind. Courts - South Bend Tribune compares punishments from different judges

"Similar crime, similar counties, different punishments" is the headline to this Sunday story in the South Bend Tribune, preceded by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 25, 2006

Sunday, September 24, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Allen County judge offers ideas to reduce recidivism"

"Allen County judge offers ideas to reduce recidivism" is the headline to a story (requires paid subscription) by Bethany Nolan...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 24, 2006

Ind. Courts - Vanderburgh County seeks to put court records online at no cost to public

Kate Braser reports today in the Evansville Courier& Press:Court officials are hopeful county residents soon will be able to do...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 24, 2006

Thursday, September 21, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Leo Burns' ballot battle for Cass County Circuit Court Judge continues

Updating yesterday's entry, the Logansport Pharos-Tribune reports:Cass Circuit Judge Julian Ridlen has taken a case under advisement that could determine...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 21, 2006

Ind. Courts - Even more on "Montgomery County judges issue mandate for staff raises" [Updated]

See this July 19th, 2006 ILB entry for background on this judicial mandate case out of Montgomery County. Today the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 21, 2006

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Ind. Courts - Leo Burns' ballot battle for Cass County Circuit Court Judge continues

Mix 102 out of Logansport reports today, via a story by Joe Ulery:Attorneys have until tomorrow to submit arguments in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Ind. Courts - Jasper County Courthouse may have increased security

Tricia Braun of Newslink Indiana reports:Jay County is applying for grants to increase security in its courthouse. Emergency Management officials...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Ind. Courts - Teen Court at the Vanderburgh County Courthouse

This spring the ILB quoted from a Lafayette Journal & Courier story on a teen court in Tippecanoe County. Today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Monday, September 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - Janet Blue, 1933-2006: Commissioner of the Indiana Court of Appeals.

The Indianapolis Star today contains a tribute to Janet Blue, the Commissioner of the Indiana Court of Appeals, who died...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 18, 2006

Sunday, September 17, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judges urge focus on youth

Josehp Dits of the South Bend Tribune reports on a forum Saturday at the Charles Martin Youth Center. Some quotes:SOUTH...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 17, 2006

Saturday, September 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - CASA funding an issue in Bloomington

Bethany Nolan of the Bloominton Herald-Tribune reports:A local volunteer-driven children's advocacy program says it doesn't have nearly enough money to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on the ILB's award from the Indiana Judges Association

At a luncheon Thursday (9/14/06) in South Bend the Indiana Judges Association awarded the Indiana Law Blog its annual award...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 16, 2006

Thursday, September 14, 2006

Ind. Courts - ISBA Judicial Poll

ISBA members: Your "ISBA Judicial Retention Poll & Performance Evaluation" ballot is due back in the ISBA office by Tuesday,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 14, 2006

Ind. Courts - JTAC and BMV team up in Delphi

The Carroll County Comet's report on the Delphi City Council meeting Monday evening includes this:The Indiana Supreme Court's Judicial Technology...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 14, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Indiana's Supreme Court Is Honored"

South Bend's Fox 28 reports:They wanted to diversify the jury pool and Indiana went above and beyond expectations. Indiana's Supreme...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 14, 2006

Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Las Vegas attorney flunks breathalyzer test in open court, on camera

On August 9th the ILB published quotes from a story from Las Vegas that began:After a lawyer due to defend...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Ind. Courts - Carmel annexations before both Court of Appeals and Supreme Court

Bill Ruthhart of the Indianapolis Star has a good overview today of the two Carmel annexation suits on appeal to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Ind. Courts - Greene Superior Judge David Holt attends pro se conference in Iowa

The Greene County Daily World reports:Greene Superior Judge David Holt attended the Midwest Regional Conference on Pro Se Litigation at...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Ind. Courts - Five candidates named for vacancy on St. Joseph Superior Court

From a release dated 9/11/06: The St. Joseph Superior Court Judicial Nominating Commission today submitted to Governor Mitchell E. Daniels,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Sunday, September 10, 2006

Courts - An end to secret dockets in Florida?

The St. Petersburg Times has an editorial today that begins:When state Supreme Court Chief Justice Fred Lewis heard that court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 10, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: "Mediation ordered in Clark fee dispute: Council, judges still wrangling" [Updated]

The ILB had a lengthy entry on the Clark County dispute between judges and the county council over legal fees...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 10, 2006

Ind. Courts - Tippecanoe judges at odds over evaluation program

Joe Gerrety of the Lafayette Journal-Courier writes today:A Tippecanoe County judge's displeasure with a program that provides court-ordered drug and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 10, 2006

Ind. Courts - Mistake in filing may keep Cass Circuit jdge candidate off the ballot

Dave Kitchell of the Logansport Pharos-Tribune has had several stories over the past few weeks about a Cass County attorney's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 10, 2006

Ind. Courts - Indiana doesn't keep annual divorce numbers

Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:[T]here is no annual divorce rate for Indiana; no way to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 10, 2006

Saturday, September 09, 2006

Ind. Courts - Financing Allen County justice system

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today that begins:It has been devilishly difficult to cobble together enough money...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 09, 2006

Friday, September 08, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson to replace Judge V. Sue Shields as U.S. District Court Magistrate [Updated]

So reports The Indiana Lawyer this afternoon:As a Superior Court judge, Judge Magnus-Stinson presides over murder and Class A, B,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 08, 2006

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court reprimands Roger Finderson, an attorney with the Lebamoff Law Office in Fort Wayne

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:The Indiana Supreme Court on Wednesday released a public reprimand of Roger Finderson, an...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 08, 2006

Thursday, September 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - Whitley County receives grant for courthouse security

The Columbia Couty Post & Mail reports in a story today by T.J. Hemlinger:Whitley County has received a $50,000 grant...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - Dueling dinners at the ISBA Annual Meeting

A dinner honoring Honorable V. Sue Shields, United States Magistrate Judge, United States District Court, Indianapolis is set for Friday,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - Senior Judge Wesley W. Ratliff, Jr. dies

The ILB has just learned that Senior Judge Wesley W. Ratliff, Jr. has died. Here is the Indianapolis Star obituary:Wesley...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 07, 2006

Wednesday, September 06, 2006

Ind. Courts - Journalist and Judge Honored by Indiana Judges' Association

Here is the press release posted today on the Courts' website: JOURNALIST AND JUDGE HONORED BY INDIANA JUDGES ASSOCIATION A...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 06, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: "Law-related blogging starting to see a coming of age" -- But can a law blogger ever be considered a "journalist"?

The answer is - YES, at least in Indiana! In this entry on July 31st, the ILB groused:[*]But can a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 06, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Big judge turnover expected in Clark County: Confusion could reign, some say "

"Big judge turnover expected in Clark" is the headline to this story today by Harold J. Adams in the Louisville...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 06, 2006

Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Ind. Courts - Interviews Friday for the upcoming vacancy on the St. Joseph Superior Court

Elkhart's WFRN is reporting this afternoon:Indiana's Judicial Nominating Commission will interview eight candidates this week for a South Bend judgeship....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Monday, September 04, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Means, 77, to continue as judge"

The South Bend Tribune has a story today by Marti Goodlad Heline headed "Means, 77, to continue as judge: He...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 04, 2006

Ind. Courts - Commissioner of the Court of Appeals dies

Janet Roberts Blue 73, of Indianapolis, died August 30, 2006 in Indianapolis. Here is the obituary from the Indianapolis Star....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 04, 2006

Sunday, September 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - "As abuse cases mount, judge shares concerns"

David Smith, Lafayette Journal and Courier special projects editor, has a long interview today with Judge Loretta Rush of Tippecanoe...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - "If Tippecanoe County's old stone courthouse could talk"

Lafayette Journal-Courier columnist Bob Kriebel writes today about the Tippecanoe County Courthouse. It begins:If Tippecanoe County's old stone courthouse could...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: $18 million Marion County jury verdict against local law firm

More on Wednesday's story about the Indianapolis law firm hit with an $18 million malpractice judgment. John Ketzenberger, Indianapolis Star...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 03, 2006

Saturday, September 02, 2006

Ind. Courts - Hammond Judge announces bid for re-election

The Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today, in a story by Steve Zabroski:After five years of running the state's busiest...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 02, 2006

Friday, September 01, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Contractor files lawsuit over courthouse work"

Kristin Miller of the Michigan City News-Dispatch reports:LaPORTE - LaPorte County is being sued by the South Bend contractor doing...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 01, 2006

Thursday, August 31, 2006

Ind. Courts - Two stories today on Howard County security and budgeting issues

Lisa Fipps writes in The Kokomo Perspective about security at the Howard County Courthouse. Some quotes:Just one year shy of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 31, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Judge gets tough(er) on phone ban"

A week ago the ILB entry was headed "Judge rings up 3 cell phone owners on contempt charges." Today the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 31, 2006

Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Ind. Courts - Reception & dinner honoring Judge V. Sue Shields Oct. 6

The ISBA Annual Meeting is early this year, so take note. And it is in Indianapolis. The ILB will post...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Tuesday, August 29, 2006

Ind. Courts - Union Courthouse not ready for festival

The Richmond Palladium-Item reports today, via a story by Pam Tharp:LIBERTY, Ind. -- The Union County Courthouse won't be ready...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 29, 2006

Saturday, August 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - New judge appointed in Nappanee

Both the Goshen News (here) and the Elkhart Truth (here) report today that (from the News):Gov. Mitch Daniels announced Friday...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Missing South Bend lawyer leaves clients angry, baffled

On April 19th, the ILB quoted from a South Bend Tribune story headlined "Missing South Bend lawyer leaves clients angry,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - Man offers cash bribe to deputy prosecutor

From WTCA in Plymouth:Marshall County Prosecutor, Kurt Palmer had 66 year old Ralph Costello arrested on August 23rd on alleged...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Bailiff accused of impersonating officer"

Ruthann Robinson of the Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today:CROWN POINT | It appears a Gary City Court bailiff decided...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - Star editorial on cameras in courtrooms

"Cameras keep eye on court system" is the title to the editorial today in the Indianapolis Star, followed by "Our...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 26, 2006

Friday, August 25, 2006

Ind. Courts - "More young adults are serving on juries."

Following up on its Sunday story about the deeper jury pool (access ILB entry here), the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 25, 2006

Thursday, August 24, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on the Ruth Lilly oral arguments

Court of Appeals Judge John Baker's comments during the oral arguments in the case of Americans for the Arts v....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 24, 2006

Ind. Courts - DOJ to investigate Marion County Juvenile Detention Center

The Indianapolis Star reports today, in a story by Richard D. Walton that begins:The U.S. Department of Justice will investigate...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 24, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Judge rings up 3 cell phone owners on contempt charges "

"Judge rings up 3 cell phone owners on contempt charges" is the headline to a story today by Ruth Ann...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 24, 2006

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Ind. Courts - Jackson County family court in works

From WCSI in Columbus:BROWNSTOWN OKS FUNDING FOR 3RD COURT Brownstown town council members threw their support behind a plan establishing...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Sending badly behaving kids to court"

WTWO Terre Haute reported yesterday:A new program at one valley school is sending badly behaving kids to court! It`s the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Ind. Courts - More from the Porter County courts

Two Munster (NW Indiana) Times stories today from the Porter County courts: First, the finger incident. "Man released early after...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Ind. Courts - Details of Orange County casino dispute

Updating the ILB entries on the Orange County casino dispute is this detailed report in the Business section of today's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Ind. Courts - "With debut of Indy's night court, wheels of justice keep on turning"

"With debut of Indy's night court, wheels of justice keep on turning" is the headline of a story today in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Ind. Courts - Reports from Gibson and Monroe Counties

The Princeton Daily Clarion reported Monday, in a story by Travis Neff, on security cameras installed in the courthouse:PRINCETON-Security upgrades...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Monday, August 21, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Allen County fishing in deeper jury pool"

Dionne Waugh of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reported Sunday on the impact of the amendments to the Indiana Jury...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 21, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Early marks are high for cameras in courtrooms"

So reads the headline to this story today by Richard D. Walton in the Indianapolis Star. The story begins:An experiment...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 21, 2006

Ind. Courts - Justice Boehm's 10 years on Supreme Court marked

Susan Guyett of the Indianapolis Star's "Talk of the Town" column reports today:Friends and fans of Indiana Supreme Court Justice...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 21, 2006

Friday, August 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - Quick guide on Trial Rule 77 - Court Records

A 17-page document titled "Trial Rule 77 Quick Guide" was posted yesterday on the Indiana courts website:Trial Rule 77, “Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - Indiana is the first state to receive CASA certification

A release from the Office of the Chief Justice:The Indiana State Office of Guardian as Litem/Court Appointed Special Advocate (GAL/CASA)...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 18, 2006

Thursday, August 17, 2006

Ind. Courts - Marion County Superior Court judges ask for $7 million more

Will Higgins reports today in the Indianapolis Star:The Marion County Superior Court judges dropped a bomb on the Indianapolis City-County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 17, 2006

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - Orange County judge "leery of casino backers' petition"

An AP story posted this morning on the Indianapolis Star website reports:PAOLI, Ind. -- A group of local residents have...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Bad checks not a good idea for Porter residents"

Jerry Davich reports today in the Munster (NW Indiana) Times:HOBART I When Young Plumbing receives bad checks from customers, bookkeeper...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Ind. Courts - State audit clears juvenile center

"State audit clears juvenile center" is the headline to a brief story posted this afternoon oon the State audit clears...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Ind. Law - The July-August issue of Res Gestae arrived yesterday

The July/August issue of the Res Gestae, the Journal of the Indiana State Bar Association, arrived in my mailbox yesterday,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Clark judge plan "has only a slim chance of being approved"

Updating this ILB entry from Sunday, Ben Zion Hershberg reports today in the Louisville Courier Journal, in the very last...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Sunday, August 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - An update on the JTAC project

Our last entry on the Supreme Court's JTAC project was the end of June -- a list of ILB entries...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - "It's good to be the king and it's good to be a judge"

Thus spake Mayor Bart Peterson this week -- here is the report in the Indianapolis Star column, Behind Closed Doors:Bipartisan...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - Clark judge plan "has only a slim chance of being approved"

On July 4th the ILB posted an entry titled "Clark ponders adding two more judges." On July 12th the entry...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 13, 2006

Saturday, August 12, 2006

Ind. Courts - A consultant to the Indiana Supreme Court talks in Nebraska about family court system

In this entry from August 7, the ILB quotes from an Indianapolis Star editorial proposing the establishment of a family...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 12, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Plea agreement for Tippecanoe ex-bailiff rejected

Updating this ILB entry from April 28th, the Lafayette Journal & Courier reports today that:DELPHI -- A former Tippecanoe County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 12, 2006

Friday, August 11, 2006

Ind. Courts - Madison lawyer suspended for 60 days

Harold J. Adams of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:A Madison lawyer has been suspended from practice for failing to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 11, 2006

Ind. Courts - Two Porter County judges begin new program clamping down on reckless teen drivers

This story by Jery Davich appeared in the August 8th Munster (NW Indiana) Times.PORTAGE | Porter Superior Judge Julia Jent...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 11, 2006

Thursday, August 10, 2006

Ind. Courts - Martin County Council approves judge’s request, avoids judicial mandate

"Martin County Council approves judge’s request, avoids lawsuit" is the headline to a story dated August 9th by news editor...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 10, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Indiana Judge’s Wide Disclosure Order Could Tie Up Litigation Firm

Updating these ILB entries from July 21st (one and two - with the latter including a link to the court's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 10, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on "Defendant's outburst interrupts trial"

Updating yesterday's story, today the Lafayette Journal & Courier's Joe Gerrety reports, in a story headlined "Ind. Courts - "Defendant's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 10, 2006

Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Ind. Courts - Night court is coming to Marion County, on August 21 [Updated]

Michael W. Hoskins of the Indiana Lawyer is reporting late this afternoon:Night court is coming to Marion County, along with...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Ind. Courts - Moves toward secrecy in the Indiana trial court system?

Fortunately, one can still count the recent stories on the fingers of one hand. An AP story by Ken Kusmer...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Defendant's outburst interrupts trial"

Joe Gerrety of the Lafayette Journal & Courier reports today on a trial that began yesterday in Tippecanoe Superior Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Monday, August 07, 2006

Indiana Courts - "Families belong under one roof"

"Families belong under one roof" is the headline to this editorial today in the Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:[A] judge would...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 07, 2006

Sunday, August 06, 2006

Ind. Courts - Still more on: South Bend Osco Triple Murder Trial

On July 10 the ILB had an entry that began: "The ILB generally doesn't cover murder trials, but ...". The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 06, 2006

Friday, August 04, 2006

Ind. Courts - Lake County scofflaw jurors do jail time

Ruth Ann Krause of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:CROWN POINT — A second round of jurors who failed to meet...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 04, 2006

Thursday, August 03, 2006

Courts - More on: Kentucky judge criticizes lethal-force law

On July 28, the ILB posted an entry quoting from an AP story that began:LEXINGTON, Ky. — A judge has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - Vigo County Clerk’s office relocates, but not without controversy

The Terre Haute Tribune-Star reports, in a story by Howard Greninger:The Vigo County Courthouse will close its doors to the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 03, 2006

Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Ind. Courts - Tippecanoe County courthouse security still evolving

Two stories today in the Lafayette Journal & Courier on Tippecanoe courthouse security. The first reviews the courthouse bombing eight...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Ind. Courts - Two former Indiana lawyers, two different charges of money laundering

"Ex-attorney fights money laundering conviction" is the headline to this story by Joe Carlson in today's Munster (NW Indiana) Times....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Courts - "Judges need to join the fight to save the courts"

"Bench-Clearing Brawl: Judges need to join the fight to save the courts" is the headline to an important article published...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Judge unseals records in French Lick casino dispute today

A number of stories today on the French Lick casino dispute, but they focus on the details of dispute, rather...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Monday, July 31, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judge unseals records in French Lick casino dispute today [Updated at 2:19]

The AP is reporting this afternoon, in a story by Mike Smith:PAOLI, Ind. (AP) -- Lawsuits unsealed Monday reveal a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 31, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Proposed bond court to ease overcrowding"

A story today in the Munster (NW Indiana) Times by Ruthann Robinson reports:CROWN POINT | If the working group of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 31, 2006

Sunday, July 30, 2006

Ind. Courts - Porter Judge Harper recognized for juvenile work

"Judge Harper recognized for juvenile work" reports the Munster (NW Indiana) Times today. Some quotes:Porter Circuit Judge Mary Harper was...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 30, 2006

Ind. Courts - Crown Point city court: Income exceeds expenses; staff sees record caseload

"Income exceeds expenses; staff sees record caseload" is the headline to this story in the Munster (NW Indiana) Times, by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 30, 2006

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Judge seals records in French Lick casino dispute without hearing

Upating this latest ILB entry from Friday, the Indianapolis Star has a brief story today that Attorney General Steve Carter...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 30, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed judicial disciplinary charges against Judge Thomas Newman, Jr., Madison Superior Court #3.

Updating this ILB report from Friday, the Court has now posted the charging document, including thirty-one separate allegations in support...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 30, 2006

Saturday, July 29, 2006

Ind. Courts - A second judge could be assigned to the Marion County major felony drug court next year

Karen Eschbacher of the Indianapolis Star reports today:A second judge could be assigned to the Marion County major felony drug...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 29, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Thousands escape traffic fines when ticket writer doesn't come to court

"Thousands escape traffic fines when ticket writer doesn't come to court" was the headline to an Indianapolis Star investigative story...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 29, 2006

Friday, July 28, 2006

Ind. Courts - Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed judicial disciplinary charges against Judge Thomas Newman, Jr., Madison Superior Court #3.

A strongly-worded release just issued from the Chief Justice's office [emphasis added]:The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed judicial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 28, 2006

Thursday, July 27, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judge Barbara Arnold Harcourt retires, joins Supreme Court administration [More]

The Rushville Republican reports, in a story by Sarah Bruner:After 18 years in office at the Rush County Courthouse as...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 27, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on NFP decisions

Serendipitously (in light of this earlier ILB entry today), I just ran across this entry in a good new blog...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 27, 2006

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Two lawyers suspended by state justices"

"Two lawyers suspended by state justices" is the headline to this story by Niki Kelly in the Fort Wayne Journal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Ind. Courts - Porter County institutes new procedures for use of mouth swabs for drug testing

Bob Kasarda of the Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today:VALPARAISO | Concerns about the reliability of an oral drug test...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Monday, July 24, 2006

Courts - So what if the judge reads the lawprof's blog?

As noted in this ILB entry Saturday, Howard Bashman of How Appealing has written a commentary concerning "What should judges...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 24, 2006

Saturday, July 22, 2006

Ind. Courts - Former Indiana attorney admits to 24 bank robberies

The Boston Globe reported yesterday:ROCK ISLAND, Ill. --A former Indiana police officer pleaded guilty Friday to 24 bank robberies in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 22, 2006

Friday, July 21, 2006

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court suspends licenses of two Porter County lawyers

The Gary Post-Tribune reports today:The Indiana Supreme Court suspended the licenses of two Porter County attorneys who were not diligent....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 21, 2006

Thursday, July 20, 2006

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Six Indiana appellate judges up for retention in November

On Monday the ILB called for readers' thoughts on the ILB's proposal to make more information available about the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 20, 2006

Ind. Courts - Union County Courthouse offices to close starting Monday for move-in

The Richmond Palladium-Item reports:If you have business at the Union County Courthouse, do it today or Friday. Union County's courthouse...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 20, 2006

Ind. Decisions - "Appellate court reverses DeKalb logjam decision"

"Appellate court reverses DeKalb logjam decision" is the headline to a story today by Angela Mapes in the Fort Wayne...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 20, 2006

Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Six Indiana appellate judges up for retention in November

On Monday the ILB called for readers' thoughts on the ILB's proposal to make more information available about the records...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Montgomery County judges issue mandate for staff raises" [Updated]

See this November 16, 2005 ILB entry for background on this judicial mandate case. The Indiana Supreme Court appointed a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Ind. Courts - Marion Superior Court Judge's vacation becomes an issue

Vic Ryckaertand Will Higgins report today in the Indianapolis Star:A Marion County judge went on vacation this month and shut...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - Former Delaware County judge Mario Pieroni dies

Central Indiana's WLBC is reporting:A former Delaware County judge has passed away. Mario Pieroni died in Houston, Texas last Thursday...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Monday, July 17, 2006

Ind. Courts - Governor appoints Greene Circuit Court interim Judge [Updated]

From a press release from the Governor's office:Governor Mitch Daniels today announced the appointment of Bloomfield native Erik “Chip”Allen as...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 17, 2006

Ind. Courts - Six Indiana appellate judges up for retention in November

All six of the Indiana appellate court judges (five judges and one justice) whose terms expire on December 31st of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 17, 2006

Ind. Courts - Court Appointed Special Advocates program featured

Jerry Davich of the Munster (NW Indiana) Times has a story today on the CASA program. Some quotes:PORTAGE I They...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 17, 2006

Sunday, July 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - Former attorney punished by court

The Muncie Star-Press reports:A former Muncie attorney has been found in contempt of court by the Indiana Supreme Court for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - Gravel mining company sues Carmel in federal court

Bruce C. Smith of the Indianapolis Star reports today:Martin Marietta Materials has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Carmel Mayor James...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Audit finds disorder in Payne court"

The Indianapolis Star's Richard D. Walton and Tim Evans have a story today on the draft results of an audit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, July 16, 2006

Thursday, July 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - Still more on: ISTA sues over school funding

On April 19, 2006, the ILB had this entry about the Indiana State Teachers Association suing the State over school...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - Floyd officials seek new court

Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:Floyd County officials are pushing to create a court that they...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 13, 2006

Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Ind. Courts - Clark County scuttles plan for 2 more judges

An AP story today reports:JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) -- A split vote has scuttled a plan by a Clark County councilman...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Ind. Courts - Update on suit to to lift the rules that bar Indiana judicial candidates from commenting on issues

Indiana Daily Insight has an interesting item today:Indiana Republican National Committeeman James Bopp, Jr. of Terre Haute is representing the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Ind. Courts - Benton County prosecutor receives reprimand for conflict

From the Lafayette Journal & Courier:FOWLER -- The Benton County prosecutor has been reprimanded for failing to withdraw from a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Tuesday, July 11, 2006

Ind. Courts - "A Jeffersonville lawyer has been sued for defamation of character for the second time in about two months"

This story today in the New Albany Tribune begins:A Jeffersonville lawyer has been sued for defamation of character for the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 11, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on cameras in Allen County Superior Court

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a thoughtful editorial today on the camera pilot project in the Allen County Superior...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 11, 2006

Monday, July 10, 2006

Ind. Courts - South Bend Osco Triple Murder Trial

The ILB generally doesn't cover murder trials, but the South Bend WNDU 16 had this brief story Sunday:Opening statements are...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 10, 2006

Saturday, July 08, 2006

Ind. Courts - Both Fort Wayne papers report on cameras in local courtroom

From Jeff White of the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, a report that begins:It was a day in court like any other,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, July 08, 2006

Friday, July 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - More disciplinary matters [Updated]

The Anderson Herald-Bulletin reports, in a long story by Lee Noble headlined "Lawyer avoids Disciplinary Commission hearing by resigning," that:After...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court reprimands former judge

The Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today that begins:CROWN POINT | The Indiana Supreme Court is publicly reprimanding a former...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, July 07, 2006

Thursday, July 06, 2006

Ind. Courts - Fountain County officials increasing courthouse security

The Crawfordsville Journal Review reports, in a story by Bill Dotson:COVINGTON — Fountain County officials are continuing to explore ways...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, July 06, 2006

Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Ind. Courts - Thousands escape traffic fines when ticket writer doesn't come to court

"Thousands escape traffic fines when ticket writer doesn't come to court" reports Vic Ryckaert reports today in the Indianapolis Star:Star...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on jury duty changes

"Skipping jury duty just got harder: New state rules end quirky exemptions" is the headline to a story today in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: History made today in Vanderburgh County courtroom

Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier& Press follows up yesterday's story with a report today on how it went. a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Ind. Courts - Clark ponders adding 2 judges

Alex Davis of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:Clark County would get two new judges -- giving it a total...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Monday, July 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - History made today in Vanderburgh County courtroom

Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier& Press writes today:History was made today inside a Vanderburgh County courtroom when news cameras...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - History will be made Wednesday in St. Joseph Circuit Court.

Tim Harmon of the South Bend Tribune writes today about that cameras are "set to make history in S.B. courtroom."...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, July 03, 2006

Friday, June 30, 2006

Ind. Courts - Still more on Green County Circuit Court

The Greene County Daily World reports that:Erik “Chip” Allen was selected this morning as the Republican Party's nominee in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 30, 2006

Ind. Courts - Office of Environmental Adjudication moving

Mary L. Davidsen, Director and Chief Environmental Law Judge of the Indiana Office of Environmental Adjudication, writes to say the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 30, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Major parties nominate Superior Court judges"

The Indianapolis Star has a brief item this morning headed "Major parties nominate Superior Court judges":The Democratic and Republican parties...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 30, 2006

Thursday, June 29, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Judge seals records in French Lick casino dispute without hearing

It seems like each story contains just a little bit more information. (See most earlier ILB entries on this issue...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 29, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Franklin County judge's recount finished; dispute continues

Updating Tuesday's entry, the Richmond Palladium-Item story today by Pam Tharp reports:BROOKVILLE, Ind. -- There won't be a special election...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 29, 2006

Ind. Courts - One of the finalists in the Court management project has dropped out

One of the four finalists in the JTAC state-wide automated case management project has dropped out. As announced here on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 29, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Law makes more people duty-bound "

The Lafayette Journal and Courier reports today, in a story by Joe Gerrety, on the new law eliminating most exemptions...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 29, 2006

Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Battle of wills between Vanderburgh County's judges and highest-ranking elected officials over control of city and county computer services "

The Evansville Courier& Press reports today, in a story by Thomas B. Lannghorne:A yearlong battle of wills between Vanderburgh County's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Ind. Courts - Salem attorney peads guilty in drug case

Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:A Salem lawyer who was arrested in New Albany while buying...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Ind. Courts - Franklin County judge's recount finished; dispute continues

The Richmond Palladium-Item reports today, in a story by Pam Tharp:BROOKVILLE, Ind. -- When the Franklin County recount commission finished...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Ind. Courts - Porter County "Judges use video technology to arraign, sentence miles-away jail defendants."

The Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today, in a story by Jerry Davich:VALPARAISO I Porter County Superior Court Judge David...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Monday, June 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on Greene County Circuit Court vacancy

The Greene County Daily World reports:The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed a judge pro tempore for the Greene Circuit Court,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - ND Ind. makes changes in judge assignments, effective July 1

A letter from Chief Judge of the ND Indiana, Robert L. Miller, Jr., states in part:Technology and more uniform use...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 26, 2006

Sunday, June 25, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judges featured

Indianapolis federal judge John Tinder is featured today by the Indianapolis Star in "Five Questions for John Tinder." A sample:What...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 25, 2006

Ind. Courts - A little more on: Judge seals records in French Lick casino dispute without hearing

Lesley Stedman Weidenbener of the Louisville Courier Journal writes today in a story headlined "Casino squabble not likely to play...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 25, 2006

Saturday, June 24, 2006

Ind. Courts - Grant County courthouse damaged by storm

The Marion Chronicle-Tribune's Barry William Walsh reported yesterday on the impact of a storm Thursday afternoon:Marion Deputy Police Chief Cliff...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 24, 2006

Ind. Courts - No candidates yet for Greene Circuit Judge

The Greene County Daily Citizen reported yesterday, in a story by Nick Schneider:No candidates have been selected yet to run...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 24, 2006

Friday, June 23, 2006

Ind. Courts - How to pay for new St. Joe court building?

The South Bend Tribune has this editorial titled "A courtroom dilemma":St. Joseph County should proceed cautiously before deciding to construct...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 23, 2006

Thursday, June 22, 2006

Courts - Miami County judicial system may expand

The Miami County Life reports today, in a story by Sherry Loshnowsky:Local officials have initiated the process to create a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 22, 2006

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Ind. Courts - Franklin Co. judge recount continues

The Richmond Pal-Item story today begins:BROOKVILLE, Ind. -- It's not quite reached the proportions of the 2000 Florida recounts yet,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Sunday, June 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judge embraces new tools; problem-solving alternative courts

"Judge embraces new tools" is the heading to a story today by Joe Gerrety in the Lafayette Journal and Courier....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 18, 2006

Friday, June 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - Recount in Franklin County Republican judge's race

WRBI Country 103.9, serving southeastern Indiana, is reporting:A recount in the Franklin County Republican judge's race has been set for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - Jury duty no shows had explaining to do

The Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today, in a story by Ruthann Robinson, that begins:CROWN POINT | Some got off...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 16, 2006

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - Nappanee City Court Judge David Widmoyer will be stepping down

The Elkhart Truth reports: NAPPANEE -- Longtime City Court Judge David Widmoyer will be stepping down from the bench later...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - Tavitas takes oath as Lake County judge

The Gary Post-Tribune reports today, in a story by Andy Grimm: GARY — It was a family affair Monday as...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Marion County juvenile justice under Star review

The Indianapolis Star's final story on Marion County juvenile justice appeared today, headlined "Who's watching? Lack of oversight created conditions...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Monday, June 12, 2006

Ind. Courts - Full-time pro tem judge appointed in Huntington

Beth Shindle of the Huntington Herald Press reports:The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed local attorney and unopposed 2007 Huntington Circuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 12, 2006

Ind. Courts - Marion County juvenile justice under Star review

The Indianapolis Star is in the second day of its three-day editorial series on on problems at the Marion County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 12, 2006

Sunday, June 11, 2006

Ind. Courts - Parties to determine their respective candidates on the Nov. 7 General Election ballot for Greene County Circuit Court Judge

The Greene County Daily World reported Friday:Leadership in the county's Republican and Democrat parties have scheduled party caucus meetings to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, June 11, 2006

Saturday, June 10, 2006

Ind. Courts - Former Schererville Town Court judge admits extortion

The Gary Post-Tribune reports today, in a story by Tim Zorn:HAMMOND — Deborah Riga, the former Schererville Town Court judge,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 10, 2006

Friday, June 09, 2006

Ind. Courts - Martin County judge jails county clerk

Here is the Washington Times-Herald detailed story by Laura Thigpen on the jailing of the Martin County clerk, supplementing this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 09, 2006

Thursday, June 08, 2006

Ind. Courts - Martin County judge reportedly jails county clerk

The ILB has posted quotes from several stories about issues in Martin County between the courts and the clerk's office....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 08, 2006

Ind. Courts - Records on IU student's death could be released [Updated again]

Ken Kusmer writes today for the AP:MARTINSVILLE, Ind. (AP) -- A judge [today] could release autopsy and forensic reports in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 08, 2006

Wednesday, June 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - Greene County courthouse security system

From the Greene County Daily World, by Andrea McCann:When the Greene County Courthouse addition and remodeling are complete, a whole...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - Terre Haute federal courthouse not on chopping block

The Lafayette Journal & Courier reports today, in a story by Joe Gerrety:When a federal judge told Mike Stapleton last...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 07, 2006

Ind. Decisions - State high court takes Clark County dispute

"State high court takes Clark dispute: Decision expedites probation-fees case" is the headline to this story today by Alex Davis...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, June 07, 2006

Tuesday, June 06, 2006

Ind. Courts - Court to host public vendor demos by four finalists for statewide case management system

Headed "Invitation to Vendor Demonstrations for Statewide Case Management System", the invitation reads:Invitation to Attend CMS Vendor Demonstrations The Supreme...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, June 06, 2006

Monday, June 05, 2006

Ind. Courts - Vanderburgh Court to begin videoconferencing of prisoners

The Evansville Courier& Press reports today, in a story by Jimmy Nesbitt, that:The first-ever video conference court hearing in Vanderburgh...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, June 05, 2006

Saturday, June 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Behrman autopsy details may be released"

Re the continuing efforts of several Indiana papers to obtain the sealed autopsy report on Jill Behrman's death, the Indianapolis...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 03, 2006

Environment - Still more on: Gravel pits in the news in Martinsville and Carmel

Updating these ILB entries from April 27th and April 29th, the Indianapolis Star reports today:Noblesville -- A rejected attempt by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Appraisers blamed in bank losses"

"Appraisers blamed in bank losses" is the headline to a story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette by Rebecca...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, June 03, 2006

Friday, June 02, 2006

Ind. Courts - Orange County eyes courthouse renovations

"Orange County eyes courthouse renovations: Project could cost $2.5 million" is the headline to a story by Roger Moon today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, June 02, 2006

Thursday, June 01, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Greene County Circuit Court Judge David K. Johnson to resign June 30th

The Greene County Daily World reports: Greene County Circuit Judge David K. Johnson, who tendered his resignation Friday, effective at...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, June 01, 2006

Wednesday, May 31, 2006

"ACLU of Indiana sues over Indianapolis sex offender ban " [Updated]

"ACLU of Indiana sues over Indianapolis sex offender ban" is the headline to an AP story filed today by Ken...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Ind. Courts - Impact of Evansville paper's stories on Warrick County public records

Monday and Tuesday of this week, the Evansville Courier& Press published reporter Bryan Corbin's two-part series on Warrick County court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Ind. Courts - Greene County Circuit Court Judge David K. Johnson to resign June 30th

The Greene County Daily World reports:Greene County Circuit Court Judge David K. Johnson, a nearly 30-year veteran of the local...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on "Court sits on porn records"

Yesterday the Evansville Courier& Press published the first of Bryan Corbin's two-part series on Warrick County court records - see...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Monday, May 29, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Report for 2005 highlights state's large-sum verdicts"

"Report for 2005 highlights state's large-sum verdicts" is the headline to a story by Bob Kasarda in today's Munster (NW...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 29, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Court sits on porn records"

"Court sits on porn records" is part one of a two-part series by Bryan Corbin in today's Evansville Courier&Press. The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 29, 2006

Ind. Courts - Cameras in Courtroom: Montgomery Circuit Court will be one of eight test sites

The Lafayette Journal and Courier has this story today about the cameras in the courtroom project, announced May 9th. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 29, 2006

Sunday, May 28, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Do the crime … do only half the time"

"Do the crime … do only half the time" is the headline to an excellent, comprehenasive story today by Niki...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 28, 2006

Saturday, May 27, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Grand jury looks into Clark court's finances

Updating yesterday's report (see ILB entry here), Harold J. Adams of the Louisville Courier Journal reports today:A grand jury investigating...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 27, 2006

Friday, May 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - Grand jury looks into Clark court's finances

Harold J. Adams of the Louisville Courier Journal reports:A special grand jury heard evidence yesterday in a case involving alleged...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - St. Joseph Superior Court Judge William H. Albright will retire from the bench Sept. 30

The South Bend Tribune's Marti Goodlad Heline reports today:SOUTH BEND -- St. Joseph Superior Court Judge William H. Albright will...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - Funding St. Joe County court building

The South Bend Tribune's James Wensits writes today:The county commissioners can't say they don't have the money to build a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 26, 2006

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Daniels names Munster resident as court judge "

"Daniels names Munster resident as court judge" is the headline to a story today by John Byrne in the Gary...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Monday, May 22, 2006

Ind. Courts - Yet more on the toll road statute challenge

The ILB has now received both the plainiffs' and defendant's post-hearing briefs in the toll road case, Steve Bonney et...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 22, 2006

Ind. Courts - Four vendors listed as finalists in statewide automated case management project

From the announcement on the Court website:The Indiana Supreme Court's Division of State Court Administration announced today that four vendors...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 22, 2006

Sunday, May 21, 2006

Ind. Courts - Still more on the toll road statute challenge

Yesterday in this ILB entry, we said that we hoped to obtain copies of the post-hearing briefs in the toll...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 21, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Star editorial urges judge to throw out toll road suit

A little more tempered than the Indianapolis Star editorial featured in this ILB entry from May 18th, the Munster (NW...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 21, 2006

Saturday, May 20, 2006

Ind. Courts - Still more on the toll road statute challenge

Final briefs were submitted Friday in the challenge to the constitutionality of the statute permitting the lease/sale of the Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 20, 2006

Thursday, May 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - Is closure of federal courthouses in Terre Haute and Lafayette in the works?

Lafayette attorney and blogger Doug Masson has posted this notice from the Tippecanoe County Bar Association:[T]here are efforts being made...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - Star editorial urges judge to throw out toll road suit

The lead editorial today in the Indianapolis Star concludes:Daniels has repeatedly called his Major Moves initiative the "biggest roads and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 18, 2006

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Ind. Courts - Don't you just love it?

It used to be that stories in the papers would talk about a piece of legislation, but not give any...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - Old bell uncovered in Green County Courthouse

The Greene County Daily World reports today, via a story by Nick Schneider. Some quotes:A large historic bronze bell that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on the toll road statute challenge

"Lawyers spar a 2nd day on bond issue in Toll Road suit" is the headline to the Fort Wayne Journal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Monday, May 15, 2006

Ind. Courts - Toll Road testimony resumes today

"Toll Road testimony resumes today" is the headline to a story by Patrick Guinane in the Munster (NW Indiana) Times....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 15, 2006

Ind. Courts - Another story on cameras in Indiana courtrooms

The South Bend Tribune has a story today by Marti Goodlad Heline, featuring Circuit Judge Michael G. Gotsch, whose:court is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 15, 2006

Ind. Courts - How cameras have worked out in Kentucky courtrooms

John Lucas of the Evansville Courier& Press writes today:Indiana is getting ready to start an experiment by allowing cameras -...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 15, 2006

Sunday, May 14, 2006

Ind. Courts - Burns becomes Democratic candidate for Cass Circuit bench

The Logansport Pharos-Tribune reports, in a story by Dave Kitchell:Cass County voters will have one more race to think about...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 14, 2006

Ind. Courts - Evansville Courier&Press editorial on move to allow cameras in trial courtrooms

From an Evansville Courier& Press editorial today:Indiana's trial courtrooms are every bit as much public meeting halls as are council...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 14, 2006

Saturday, May 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - Hagen files for recount in Noble judge race

Kara Hull of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:With certified election results putting him just four votes behind the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - South Carolina bar hopes to post lawyers' records

The Charleston South Carolina Post & Courier has a story today about publishing attorneys' disciplinary records online. Some quotes:The S.C....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, May 13, 2006

Friday, May 12, 2006

Ind. Courts - Tippecanoe drug court celebrates certification

The Lafayette Journal & Courier reports today, in a story by Joe Gerrety that begins:A Tippecanoe County court program that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, May 12, 2006

Thursday, May 11, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on the cameras-in-trial-courtrooms pilot project

Some reactions to Tuesday's announcement that the Supreme Court will run an 18-month pilot project allwoing caeras in ten trial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 11, 2006

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Ind. Courts - Even more on: Indiana's cameras-in-the-courtroom pilot project

Today's papers have a number of stories on the announcement by the Supreme Court yesterday of an 18-trial pilot "cameras...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Tuesday, May 09, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Indiana's cameras-in-the-courtroom pilot project

As reported here via the ILB early this morning, the Indiana Supreme Court is authorizing a pilot project in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 09, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Suspicious Package Shuts Down Indiana Courthouse"

cbs2chicago.com reports:CROWN POINT, Ind. County government was shut down for several hours Monday in Lake County, Indiana. Hazmat crews took...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 09, 2006

Ind. Courts - Indiana's cameras-in-the-courtroom pilot project

"Media cameras going to court" is the headline to this story by Bryan Corbin in today's Evansville Courier& Press. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 09, 2006

Monday, May 08, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Cooper sues Jacobi, Vissing for defamation"

The New Albany News-Tribune reports this afternoon, in a story by Larry Thomas headlined "Cooper sues Jacobi, Vissing for defamation":Embattled...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 08, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Judge, clerk’s staff at odds in Martin County"

"Judge, clerk’s staff at odds in Martin County" is the headline to a story by Laura Thigpen in the Washington...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, May 08, 2006

Sunday, May 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - Court judge won't be back

The Elkhart Truth reported Thursday, in a story that begins:GOSHEN -- City Court Judge Cecelia McGregor isn't coming back to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Tiny ad could cause big trouble for lawyer"

"Tiny ad could cause big trouble for lawyer" is the headling to a story by Bob Kasarda today in the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, May 07, 2006

Thursday, May 04, 2006

Ind. Courts - Jacobi loses his seat on Clark bench

Alex Davis of the Louisville Courier Journal reports:Alleged financial problems in Clark Superior Court 1 played a key role in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, May 04, 2006

Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Bench and Media Guide to Interaction" posted on Indiana Courts site

"Bench and Media Guide to Interaction" is really a collection of information and links on a number of topics including:...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: "Fill-in judge sought in Huntington"

Updating yesterday's brief ILB entry, the Huntington Herald-Press reports today, in a story by Beth Shindle. Some quotes:As early as...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Fill-in judge sought in Huntington"

"Fill-in judge sought in Huntington: Bar requests temporary replacement" is the headline to a story today in the Fort Wayne...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Sunday, April 30, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Candidates for new Vigo court bring experience to election"

Deb McKee of the Terre Haute Tribune Star reports today in a story that begins::The new Vigo County Superior Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 30, 2006

Ind. Courts - Yet another story on the Lake Superior Court race

"Noncandidate Cantrell a factor in judge’s race against Villalpando" is the headline to this story in the Gary Post-Tribune by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 30, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Pike County ballot has judicial focus"

"Pike County ballot has judicial focus" is the headline to a story by Bryan Corbin today in the Evansville Courier&...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 30, 2006

Saturday, April 29, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Judge says his name, former slogan were used without his permission"

"Candidate's ad stirs complaint: Judge says his name, former slogan were used without his permission" is the headline to a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 29, 2006

Friday, April 28, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Embattled judges vie for Clark Superior No. 1"

Another article today on the Clark Superior Court 1 race. The Albany News-Tribune has this story by Larry Thomas. The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 28, 2006

Ind. Courts - Lawsuit may impact Clark County budget

A story in the Louisville Courier Journal today by Alex Davis about the Clark County budget ends with this:Another matter...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 28, 2006

Ind. Courts - Plea agreement for Tippecanoe ex-bailiff rejected

The Lafayette Journal & Courier reports today. The story begins:A judge has rejected a plea agreement involving a former Tippecanoe...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 28, 2006

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - Vigo County Legal System Overcrowded

"Vigo County Legal System Overcrowded" is the headline to a story via WTWO, Terre Haute:According to the latest figures from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - Steuben judge has rare primary rival

"Steuben judge has rare primary rival" is the headline to a story by Kara Hull in today's Fort Wayne Journal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - More about Judge Julie Cantrell

Mentioned the the entry immediately below, Lake County Judge Julie Cantrell is also the subject of this story by John...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - Lake County attorneys rate judges

The Indiana Lawyer reports today on Lake County judges, in a story by Ron Browning. Some quotes:A survey of Lake...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - Head of Indiana Criminal Justice Institute has been placed on paid administrative leave by Gov. Mitch Daniels

The Indianapolis Star reported on its website late this morning:Heather Bolejack, executive director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Ind. Courts - Hamilton County Bar Association ranks judicial candidates

The Noblesville Daily Times reports:The Hamilton County Bar Association, which is comprised of local judges, prosecuting attorneys, civil practitioners and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Ind. Courts - Union County Court rennovation moving along

Despite the brief AP story that appears today in the Indianapolis Star, headlined "Courthouse renovation project is delayed," work looks...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Monday, April 24, 2006

Ind. Courts - Courts ordering Hispanics to learn English

"Courts ordering Hispanics to learn English" is the headline to an AP story this morning on the Indianapolis Star site....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 24, 2006

Sunday, April 23, 2006

Courts - Kentucky courts wrestle with jury questions

"Courts wrestle with jury questions: Some say they bog down, disrupt process in Kentucky" is the headline to a comprehensive...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 23, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Judge also enjoys sitting on piano bench"

"Judge also enjoys sitting on piano bench" is the title to Russ Pulliam's column today in the Indianapolis Star. It...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 23, 2006

Ind. Courts - Marion County judicial election

The Indianapolis Star today has a story by Richard D. Walton on the Marion County system of electing judges. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 23, 2006

Saturday, April 22, 2006

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court suspends two NW Indiana lawyers

The Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today:INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana Supreme Court has disciplined two local attorneys. James Kapitan, of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 22, 2006

Ind. Courts - Two Lake judges fare poorly on bar survey

John Byrne of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:Lake County Bar Association ratings of county judges and candidates for the bench...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 22, 2006

Friday, April 21, 2006

Ind. Courts - Hamilton Judge hopefuls discuss plans and expectations

The Noblesville Daily Times reports today, in a story by Rob Borders that begins:One Republican candidate for judge for the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 21, 2006

Ind. Courts - RSS feeds to the Indiana Supreme and Appeals Court opinions

Michael Ausbrook of INCourts has created RSS feeds for Indiana Appellate decisions. That is great; it is something I've been...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 21, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Artists to hang a tribute to history in courthouse"

"Artists to hang a tribute to history in courthouse" is the headline to a story today in the Terre Haute...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 21, 2006

Thursday, April 20, 2006

Ind. Courts - Perry Circuit Court judge race

The Perry County News has a story headed "McEntarfer, Goffinet face off in judge's race." It begins:TELL CITY - The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 20, 2006

Ind. Courts - New judge in New Castle City Court

From East Central Indiana's WLBC News, this item:New judge The New Castle City Court has a new judge. Governor Mitch...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 20, 2006

Ind. Courts - Focus on Clark Superior Court 1 race

Today's Louisville Courier Journal has a story by Alex Davis that begins:The two Democrats running for judge of Clark Superior...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 20, 2006

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Ind. Courts - Selection of judges in Marion County

Gary Welsh of Advance Indiana has just posted an excellent and comprehensive entry, headlined "Can't We Find A Better Way...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Ind. Courts - Montgomery County judges' mandate case set for mid-July

The Crawfordsville Journal Review reports on a Montgomery County council meeting Tuesday evening, April 18th. Among the items:In other business,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Ind. Courts - Delaware County Judge denies he gave preferential treatment

"Judge denies he gave preferential treatment: The Circuit Court 5 judge ordered police to release a man after getting a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Ind. Courts - Three lawyers vie to fill post of retiring judge in Noble County

"Three lawyers vie to fill post of retiring judge in Noble County" is the headline to a story by Kara...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Ind. Courts - Teen Court at the Tippecanoe County Courthouse

"Dropping the gavel: Peers mete out punishment to teenage offenders" is the headline to this story by Jennifer Schaff in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Ind. Courts - Missing South Bend lawyer leaves clients angry, baffled

"Missing lawyer leaves clients angry, baffled: Judges have reassigned some of Hosinski's cases" is the headline to a story by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Monday, April 17, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Lake County's lawyers have more cases, make less money than those in Porter, Cook"

"Lake County's lawyers have more cases, make less money than those in Porter, Cook" is the headline to this story...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 17, 2006

Sunday, April 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - Clark Judges Jacobi, Carmichael speak at meeting

The New Albany Tribune had a story last week about a by Larry Thomas headed "Jacobi, Carmichael speak at meeting:...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Supreme Court coming Monday" to Richmond

"Supreme Court coming Monday: Public invited to watch Indiana's top justices hear appeal at IU East" is the headline today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 16, 2006

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Ind. Courts - Courts failing poor youths, according to study

"Courts failing poor youths: Inadequate counsel seen as Indiana's key flaw" is the headline to a lengthy story by Tim...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Bids received for "21st Century Case Management System for all Indiana trial court and clerks"

Updating this April 6th ILB entry listing the names of the 14 companies submitting proposals, apparently several of them included...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Ind. Courts - Still more on Terre Haute federal courts

Updating this ILB entry from Saturday, the AP has a story this morning that begins:TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- City leaders...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Monday, April 10, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judge Sharp to speak at Civil War Round Table

The Bremen Enquirer reports, in a story by Lyn Ward that begins:BREMEN - On Tuesday, April 11, the Civil War...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 10, 2006

Sunday, April 09, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Scott judge will appoint special prosecutor to see if allegation against prosecutor merits charge"

"Special judge to study case: Scott judge will appoint special prosecutor to see if allegation against prosecutor merits charge" was...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 09, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judicial mandate in Jackson County

Updating this ILB entry from March 23 ("Jackson judges will issue mandate") are these additional stories and an editorial from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 09, 2006

Saturday, April 08, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judge Menges v. Kokomo Council on drug court funding

"Judge Menges doesn’t take no for an answer: Judge threatened not to start Drug Court if council didn’t agree to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 08, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on Terre Haute federal courts

The Terre Haute Tribune-Star reports, in a story by Sue Loughlin:Local officials hope they have another opportunity to keep federal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, April 08, 2006

Thursday, April 06, 2006

Ind. Courts - Bids received for "21st Century Case Management System for all Indiana trial court and clerks"

Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard and Associate Justice Frank Sullivan, Jr. have issued a "Case Management System PNCO Update." The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 06, 2006

Ind. Courts - "New clerk may cost Martin County"

The Washington IN Times-Herald has an interesting story today, headlined "New clerk may cost Martin County," by Laura Thigpen. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 06, 2006

Ind. Courts - "State suspends Griffith attorney indefinitely"

"State suspends Griffith attorney indefinitely" is the headline to a story today in the Munster (NW Indiana) Times by Patrick...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 06, 2006

Tuesday, April 04, 2006

Ind. Courts - Renovations to the LaGrange County Circuit Courtroom

WLKI reports:(LAGRANGE) - Renovations to the LaGrange County Circuit Courtroom will cost at least $149,000. LaGrange County commissioners tentatively approved...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 04, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on Randolph County Courthouse

Joy Leiker has a story today in the Muncie Star-Press headlined "Randolph courthouse to stand -- empty?" Some quotes: WINCHESTER...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 04, 2006

Monday, April 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - Indiana Law Blog faces dilemma

Twice in my nearly four years of publishing the ILB, I have gotten requests from someone named in an ILB...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - "DeKalb prosecutor race brings rematch"

"DeKalb prosecutor race brings rematch: Republican caucus opponents square off again" is the headline to a story today by Angela...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 03, 2006

Ind. Gov't. - Three trials in the Camm murder case have cost Floyd County taxpayers about $1.8 million

Ben Zion Hershberg of the Louisville Courier Journal writes today:The three trials in the Camm murder case have cost Floyd...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, April 03, 2006

Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Ind. Courts - Video and audio system at Steuben County Courthouse

WLKI Angola reports today:(ANGOLA) - Work continues at the Steuben County Courthouse on the installation of a video and audio...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Ind. Courts - Substitutes fill in for ailing judge

TheHuntington County Herald-Press reports today, in a story headlined "Substitutes fill in for ailing judge":Local attorneys and judges have been...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Friday, March 24, 2006

Ind. Courts - Five judges from Indiana named to top 500 list

A brief item in today's Indianapolis Star reports that:An online legal site has named five Indiana judges -- including...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 24, 2006

Thursday, March 23, 2006

Ind. Courts - Jackson judges will issue mandate [Updated]

This Seymour Daily Tribune story by Aubrey Woods is headlined "Judges will issue mandate." Some quotes:BROWNSTOWN - Jackson County officials...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 23, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Randolph commissioners rescind plan to demolish courthouse

Updating this ILB entry from Tuesday, titled "Randolph commissioners rescind plan to demolish courthouse," the Indianapolis Star today has a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 23, 2006

Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Ind. Courts - Deputy prosecutor faces contenpt citation in dispute with Porter County judge

The Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today, in a story by Bob Kasarda:VALPARAISO | One of the county's deputy prosecutors...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Ind. Courts - Randolph commissioners rescind plan to demolish courthouse

"Randolph commissioners rescind plan to demolish courthouse" is the headline to this story by Joy Leiker in the Muncie StarPress....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Monday, March 20, 2006

Ind. Courts - Model family court project expands

A release from the Supreme Court today announces:New model family court pilot projects will begin in six additional counties, joining...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 20, 2006

Saturday, March 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - Eight new judicial positions in Marion County

The Indianapolis Star reports today:Gov. Mitch Daniels signed legislation Friday creating eight new judicial positions in Marion County and taking...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - State suspends Clark attorney

"State suspends Clark attorney" is the headline to a story by Alex Davis in today's Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes:Jeffersonville...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - Lafayette Courthouse birds mostly scared off

"Courthouse birds mostly scared off" is a story from the Lafayette Journal & Courier of more than passing interest to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 18, 2006

Thursday, March 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - Greene County Courthouse project report

The Linton Daily Citizen is reporting that work continues on the new addition to the Greene County Courthouse.Reinforcing work is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - Miami County misses out on public defender grant

The Peru Tribune reports, in a story by Sherry Loshnowsky headlined "County misses out on thousands of dollars":Miami County has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 16, 2006

Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Ind. Courts - Former Judge S. Hugh Dillin dies [Updated]

The Indianapolis Star is reporting that:Former federal Judge S. Hugh Dillin, 91, who was best known for his decisions on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judge Villalpando's allegations must be properly investigated

"Villalpando's allegations must be properly investigated" writes the Munster (NW Indiana) Times today in its editorial. It begins:Our opinion: Lake...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Monday, March 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - Clinton Superior Court Judge Kathy Smith featured

The Frankfort Times has a story by Martha Fulkerson on a talk Clinton Superior Court Judge Kathy Smith gave last...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - More Q&As posted today for Court's CMS Public Notice of Contracting Opportunity (PNCO)

More Q & As have been posted, dated March 13th, on the Court's Judicial Technology and Automation Committee (JTAC) website....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - Use of mouth swabs for drug testing receives continued scrutiny in Porter courts

"Attorneys teaming up to challenge drug test: Group looking at hiring lab to retest mouth swabs" is the headline to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - Camm and Behrman cases continue in the news

"Don’t rule out another Camm trial" was the headline to a long story this weekend in the New Albany News-Tribune....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 13, 2006

Sunday, March 12, 2006

Law - "Jury is still out on expert witnesses"

"Jury is still out on expert witnesses" is the headline to a long and comprehensive article today by Andrew Wolfson...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 12, 2006

Ind. Courts - Lake Superior Court race, with charges of unethical public conduct, political cronyism, electioneering at issue

There is too much to even attempt to summarize in this story today by Bill Dolan and Marc Chase in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 12, 2006

Saturday, March 11, 2006

Ind. Courts - The race for LaPorte County Circuit Judge

The Michigan City News-Dispatch has two stories today abut the race for LaPorte Circuit Court Judge. "Rutkowski seeking judgeship" is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 11, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judge V. Sue Shields to retire

"Judge Shields to retire: Career full of firsts enters final year" is the headline to a story by Ron Browning...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 11, 2006

Friday, March 10, 2006

Ind. Courts - 2nd Set of Amendments issued for Court's CMS Public Notice of Contracting Opportunity (PNCO)

Updating yesterday's entry titled "Q&A issued for Court's CMS Public Notice of Contracting Opportunity (PNCO)," today the Indiana Supreme Court's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 10, 2006

Ind. Courts - Former Tippecanoe County court bailiff pleads guilty to theft

Joe Gerrety of the Lafayette Journal & Courier reports today:A former Tippecanoe County court employee who was paid for more...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 10, 2006

Ind. Courts - Terre Haute could get to keep U.S. District Court office

"Terre Haute could get to keep U.S. District Court office" is the headline to this story today by Sue Loughlin...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 10, 2006

Thursday, March 09, 2006

Ind. Courts - Still more on: Failure to submit paperwork to Indiana Public Defender Commission costly to many counties, including Marion

Updating this ILB entry from Tuesday on Wells County's looking to pursue funding from the Public Defender Council is this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 09, 2006

Ind. Courts - Q&A issued for Court's CMS Public Notice of Contracting Opportunity (PNCO)

The Indiana Supreme Court's Judicial Technology and Automation Committee (JTAC) has posted a set of Questions & Answers to the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 09, 2006

Ind. Courts - March Res Gestae article on the recent effort to change the judicial nominating process

Here is the submitted version of my March 2006 column in Res Gestae, the monthly journal of the Indiana State...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 09, 2006

Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Ind. Courts - Report on Court of Appeals argument at ISU

Updating Monday's ILB report titled "State’s Court of Appeals to hear case at ISU Tuesday" is this story today from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judge halts jailings in drug test dispute

Or, "More on debate over mouth swabs." The Munster (NW Indiana) Times yesterday reported, in a story by Bob Kasarda:VALPARAISO...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judge rules in Clark County dispute between judges and County Council [Updated]

This Nov. 3, 2005 ILB entry gives the background to today's story in the Louisville Courier Journal, by Alex Davis,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Courts - Randolph edges toward buying former Wal-Mart

"Randolph edges toward buying former Wal-Mart" is the headline today to a story by Joy Leiker in the Muncie Star-Press....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Ind. Courts - Civil litigation fee increase for service of writs and other papers

Check out Doug Masson's post this morning headed "HB 1158 - $13.27 million civil litigation fee increase for service of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Ind. Courts - Porter Circuit Court scene of myriad local dramas

The Munster (NW Indiana) Times today has a story by Jerry Davich headed: "Reality checks always on docket: Porter Circuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Tuesday, March 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - 20 apply for vacancy on Lake County court bench

The Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today:CROWN POINT | The Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission released the names of those...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 07, 2006

Ind. Gov't. - GPS tracking could cut Delaware County jail population

Seth Slabaugh of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:Delaware County hopes to reduce jail overcrowding by using GPS satellite technology to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 07, 2006

Ind. Gov't. - More on: Failure to submit paperwork to Indiana Public Defender Commission costly to many counties, including Marion

Updating this ILB entry from Feb. 12th, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today, in a story by Rebecca S....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judicial misconduct alleged after drunken-driving arrest

"Judicial misconduct alleged after drunken-driving arrest" reports the Indianapolis Star today, adding more information to this ILB posting from yesterday....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 07, 2006

Monday, March 06, 2006

Ind. Courts - State’s Court of Appeals to hear case at ISU Tuesday

Indiana State University's Indiana Statesman reports today, in a story by Andrea Sanders:The Indiana Court of Appeals will hear an...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 06, 2006

Ind. Courts - Commission on Judicial Qualifications filed judicial disciplinary charges today against Israel Nunez Cruz, Commissioner for the Marion Superior Court

Via a press release today from the Indiana Courts:The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications filed judicial disciplinary charges today against...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 06, 2006

Sunday, March 05, 2006

Ind. Courts - Jefferson Superior Court Judge Fred Hoying featured

The Madison Couirer had a story yesterday by Wayne Engle about Jefferson Superior Court Judge Fred Hoying. It begins:Fred Hoying...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 05, 2006

Ind. Courts - Lake County Small Claims Magistrate Kathleen Belzeski cases featured

The Munster (NW Indiana) Times today has a story by RuthAnn Robinson titled "'People's Court,' the hometown version." Some quotes:Fans...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 05, 2006

Friday, March 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - ACLU sues Indiana scholarship program

"ACLU sues Indiana scholarship program" is the headline to a story today by Rebecca Neal in the Indianapolis Star. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 03, 2006

Thursday, March 02, 2006

Ind. Courts - Four candidates vie for newly created Hamilton County Superior Court 6 judgeship

The Noblesville Daily Times has a detailed article today by William Fouts about the:Four candidates from different legal backgrounds [who]...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 02, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Judge clears way for challenge to oral drug tests

This Feb. 16th ILB entry quoted from a story in the Munster (NW Indiana) Times that began:VALPARAISO | Porter Circuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 02, 2006

Ind. Coruts - More on: Ex-aide to Clark County judge target of inquiry

Updating the ILB entry from Feb. 24th, that included this Louisville Courier Journal quote: "Clark Superior Court Judge Jerry Jacobi...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 02, 2006

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Courts - More on: kentucky Judge Resigns Amid Accusations He Profited From Fen-Phen Case

"Ex-judge hit with pay cut: Bamberger's retirement misses time limit" is the headline today in the Cincinnati Enquirer, following on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court library reopens!

In this entry from Feb. 3rd the ILB lamented that the Supreme Court Law Library was still wrapped in protective...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Courts - kentucky Judge Resigns Amid Accusations He Profited From Fen-Phen Case

The AP is reporting:A northern Kentucky judge has resigned rather than face removal for allegedly profiting from a $200 million...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Monday, February 27, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judicial Elections and Free Speech

The current (February) issue of the Harvard Law Review features "Developments in the Law - Voting and Democracy." See the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 27, 2006

Courts - New Castle City Court judge resigns

WLBC News, East Central Indiana, is reporting:The New Castle City Court judge has resigned. David Sadler is campaigning for the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 27, 2006

Sunday, February 26, 2006

Courts - Kentucky trial of ex-judge - was he the victim of his rivals, or was he guilty of theft by deception?

A long and intriguing story today in the Louisville Courier Journal, written by Michael Lindenberger and Andrew Wolfson, is headlined...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Statehouse prayer case belong in courts"

"Statehouse prayer case belong in courts" is the headline to an editorial today in the Lafayette Journal & Courier. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - Certified specialties and limitations on law firm names

Ed Feigenbaum has agreed to share this story from the Feb. 27th issue of his weekly publication, Indiana Legislative Insight:Attorneys...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 26, 2006

Friday, February 24, 2006

Courts - Polygamist Judge Ordered Off Utah Bench

"Polygamist Judge Ordered Off Utah Bench" is the headline to an AP story available via the Washington Post. Some quotes:SALT...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 24, 2006

Ind. Courts - Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard will deliver the Justice William J. Brennan Jr. Lecture

A press release today:Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard will deliver the prestigious Justice William J. Brennan Jr. Lecture on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 24, 2006

Ind. Courts - Reports about judges

"Judge being investigated resigns, moves to Canada" is the headline to a brief story today in the Indianapolis Star about...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 24, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Federal courts focus of legal conference"

"Federal courts focus of legal conference" is the headline to a story today by Sara Eaton in the Fort Wayne...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 24, 2006

Ind. Coruts - Ex-aide to Clark County judge target of inquiry

The Louisville Courier Journal reports today, in a story by Alex Davis:Clark Superior Court Judge Jerry Jacobi called yesterday for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 24, 2006

Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Ind. Courts - Randolph County Courthouse -- yet again

"Old Wal-Mart sought (again) for courthouse" is the headline to this story today in the Munice Star-Press, by Joy Leiker....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Monday, February 20, 2006

Ind. Courts - More judgeship news

QMIC Columbus is reporting:A Columbus attorney plans to run for judge of Bartholomew Superior Court No. 1. Democratic candidate Eric...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 20, 2006

Ind. Courts - Bills would alter how Kansas justices are picked

The Wichita Eagle is a story today headlined: "Bills would alter how justices are picked: Two proposals call for Senate...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 20, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on judgeship races

The Logansport Pharos-Tribune reports: [A]t least three judicial races and two races for prosecutor loom large. In Cass County, the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 20, 2006

Saturday, February 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - More news on judgeships

The Elkhart Truth reports:Attorney Steve Bowers filed his bid Friday for judge of Elkhart Superior Court 2. A second-term Elkhart...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 18, 2006

Friday, February 17, 2006

Ind. Courts - Sells announces candidacy for judge

The Noblesville Ledger reports today:Larry Sells, a recently retired Marion County deputy prosecutor, has announced his candidacy in the May...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 17, 2006

Ind. Courts - Nowak enters Bartholomew Superior Court I race

QMIX out of Columbus is reporting:Incumbent Judge Chris Monroe will have a challenger in the Republican primary for Bartholomew Superior...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 17, 2006

Ind. Courts - Former Steuben County Prosecutor Don Shively has will run for Steuben County Circuit Court Judge

Angola's WLKI reports this morning:Former Steuben County Prosecutor Don Shively has announced he will run for Steuben County Circuit Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 17, 2006

Thursday, February 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - Retired banker running for Cass County Circuit judge

WSAL reports this afternoon:LOGANSPORT - The race is on for Cass County Circuit judge. Pat McNarny adds his name to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judge clears way for challenge to oral drug tests

"Judge clears way for challenge to oral drug tests: Mary Harper hopes case will address concerns over accuracy" is the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on Potter appointment yesterday

Yesterday the ILB posted the Governor's press release about his appointment of John D. Potter as judge of the Jasper...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 16, 2006

Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Ind. Courts - Former Attorney Charged with Theft

"Former Attorney Charged with Theft" is the headline to a brief story today on Terre Haute's WTWO News. Some quotes:A...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Ind. Courts - Upcoming Res Gestae article on the recent effort to change the judicial nominating process

My Res Gestae article for the March issue is titled "Analysis of another effort to alter the Indiana judicial selection...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judge change request causes court chaos

Pat Tharp reports today in the Richmond Palladium-Item in a story headlined "Judge change request causes court chaos." The story...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Ind. Courts - Governor appoints Jasper Circuit Court Judge

Via a news release:INDIANAPOLIS (February 15, 2006) – Governor Mitch Daniels announced today the appointment of John D. Potter as...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Ind. Courts - Alphonso (Al) Manns announces run for Monroe Circuit Court, Division V

Via a press release from Mr. Manns:Alphonso (Al) Manns, a democrat, makes this public announcement that he will seek election...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on plan to link 400 courts takes another step

Yesterday the ILB posted this entry about the Indiana Supreme Court's announcement that it was rebidding its statewide case management...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Indiana Supreme Court got first black, first woman in '95"

During the entire 20th century, the Indiana Supreme Court had, briefly, one woman member. What of the 21st century? These...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Monday, February 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - Plan to link 400 courts takes another step

Today the Indiana Supreme Court has announced that it is rebidding its statewide case management system project. The last...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 13, 2006

Saturday, February 11, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: Supreme Court permits filming of juvenile court proceedings

A Sept. 7, 2005 ILB entry quoted a Munster (NW Indiana) Times story that began: CROWN POINT | Cameras aren't...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 11, 2006

Friday, February 10, 2006

Ind. Courts - More news on judgeships

The Columbus Republic reports today:Judge Chris Monroe is seeking a fourth term as Bartholomew Superior Court 1 judge. A Republican...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 10, 2006

Thursday, February 09, 2006

Ind. Courts - Tippecanoe County prosecutor will run again

The Lafayette Journal & Courier reports today:Tippecanoe County prosecutor Jerry Bean this afternoon announced his intention to seek a fifth...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 09, 2006

Wednesday, February 08, 2006

Ind. Courts - More news on judgeships

From the Bloomington Herald-times:Teresa "Terry" Harper has announced her candidacy for Monroe Circuit Judge, Division VIII. As a law student...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 08, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judges concerned about bill language limiting decision-making power in child abuse and neglect cases

Both the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette and the Evansville Courier& Press have stories today on this issue. Niki Kelly's Fort...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 08, 2006

Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Courts - Astonishing stories of collusion between Pennsylvania's legislature and its Supreme Court; More

How Appealing today has links to articles from Pennsylvania papers on a suit filed yesterday alleging "that legislative leaders gave...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - Attorney: Pastrick isn't paying bills, Lawyer asks court's permission to drop client

"Pastrick isn't paying bills" is the headline to this story today by Lauri Harvey in the Munster (NW Indiana) Times....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - More of the same re proposed Randolph County Courthouse demolition

"Courthouse talk resumes, but commissioners decide nothing" is the headline to a story today in the Muncie Star-Press by Joy...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - More judgeship announcements

The Terre Haute Tribune-Star reports:James R. Walker, appointed last year to a one-year term as a superior court judge, announced...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Monday, February 06, 2006

Ind. Courts - Several announcements about trial court judges; Hamilton County prosecutors want raise

From the Decatur Daily Democrat:Adams Circuit Court Judge Fred A. Schurger, who has held that position since August 2, 1999,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 06, 2006

Ind. Courts - Jackson County judges issue judicial mandate

The Jackson County TribTown reports today on the county's fiscal problems. Near the end of the story is this:The plan...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 06, 2006

Saturday, February 04, 2006

Ind. Courts - St. Joe and Marion County prosecutor's races

"Dvorak files for re-election as prosecutor" is the headline to this story in the South Bend Tribune. Some quotes from...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 04, 2006

Friday, February 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - Benjamin Pfaff's law license reinstated [Updated]

The Elkhart Truth reports today:The Indiana Supreme Court reinstated the law license of Benjamin Pfaff, the former judge who resigned...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 03, 2006

Courts - Justice O'Connor blasts efforts to change state judge selection process

The Arizona Daily Star reports today, in a story headlined "O'Connor, in Tucson, blasts moves to alter how Ariz. judges...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court library remains closed

In this Nov. 23, 2005 entry, the ILB reported that the Supreme Court law library would be closed for construction...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - Lake County GOP's lawyer faces disciplinary action

The Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today:CROWN POINT | The Indiana Supreme Court is threatening to suspend the law license...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - Monroe Circuit Judge Jeffrey Chalfant has filed his candidacy for judge of Monroe County's newly created eighth court

So reports the Bloomington Herald Times today:Chalfant was appointed to the position earlier this year by Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 03, 2006

Thursday, February 02, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: "Indiana Inmate Executed Amid Federal Court Drama"

Updating this entry from Monday on the legal events surrounding the execution of Indiana inmate Marvin Bieghler, Tom Goldstein of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 02, 2006

Ind. Courts - Kokomo judge focus of story today

Superior Court 2 Judge Stephen Jessup is the subject of this story today in the Kokomo Perspective. The report by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 02, 2006

Courts - Illinois proposal calls for public funding of judicial elections

The St. Louis Post Dispatch reports today:SPRINGFIELD, ILL. State officials and activists announced on Wednesday an ethics-reform proposal that would...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 02, 2006

Wednesday, February 01, 2006

Ind. Courts - Courthouse likely issue in election of commissioners

"Courthouse likely issue in election of commissioners" is the headline to this story by Joy Leiker in the Muncie Star-Press....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 01, 2006

Ind. Courts - Vanderburgh Superior Court judge faces challenger

The Evansville Courier& Press reports today:Vanderburgh County voters will see a rarity on the campaign trail this year: A sitting...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 01, 2006

Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court merges Clerk of Courts with Court Administrator

In a release issued late this afternnon, Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard has announced:Supreme Court Administrator Kevin S. Smith will...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Ind. Courts - Monroe Circuit Judge Marc R. Kellams has filed for re-election to a fifth term

The Bloomington Herald-Times reports today:Monroe Circuit Judge Marc R. Kellams has filed for re-election to a fifth term. Kellams has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Monday, January 30, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judge Robert A. Pell is candidate for Clay Circuit Court

From the Brazil Times:Clay Circuit Court Judge Robert A. Pell has announced his candidacy for Judge of Clay Circuit Court....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 30, 2006

Ind. Courts - "Indiana Inmate Executed Amid Federal Court Drama"

Charles Wilson of the AP had a story this weekend tracking multiple courts' actions in the last minute appeals to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 30, 2006

Courts - Political Spotlight Shines on Judicial Ethics

"Political Spotlight Shines on Judicial Ethics" is the headline to a column by Legal Times' writer Tony Mauro. The lengthy...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 30, 2006

Saturday, January 28, 2006

Ind. Law - Lafayette lawyer dies in house fire; fire strikes Terre Haute law office

The obituary in the Lafayette Journal & Courier begins: "Charles R. Deets III, 62, of rural Battle Ground, died early...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 28, 2006

Ind. Courts - Justice Rucker speaks to Lake County Bar Association

The Gary Post-Tribune reports today:The Lake County Bar Association celebrated 20 years as an organization Friday night by hosting state...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 28, 2006

Friday, January 27, 2006

Courts - Fascinating story on one Michigan judge's efforts to curb underage drinking

A lengthy story today in the Detroit Free Press about Judge Martone of Troy Michigan's 52-4 District Court and his...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 27, 2006

Thursday, January 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: HB 1419, to change the appeals court selection process

As reported in this ILB entry yesterday, HB 1419, the effort to change the appeals court selection process, is dead....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - Perry County voters will decide a contested primary race for circuit court judge

The Tell City-Perry County News reports today, in a story by Vince Luecke:For the first time in decades, Perry County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - Courthouse renovation costs exceed expectations

"Courthouse renovation costs exceed expectations" is the headline to a detailed story dated 1/24/06 in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 26, 2006

Ind. Courts - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorializes on "Misguided power grab"

"Misguided power grab" is the headline to this strong editorial this morning in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette about the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 26, 2006

Wednesday, January 25, 2006

Ind. Courts - HB 1419, to change appeals court selection process, is dead [Updated]

The minority committee report on HB 1419 was filed on Monday, shortly after the meeting of the House Rules Committee...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 25, 2006

Ind. Courts - Chair of weighted caseload study featured

The Richmond Paladium-Item has a feature today by Rebecca Helmes on Wayne County Superior Court I Judge Thomas Snow. The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 25, 2006

Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Ind. Courts - Vigo County prosecutor race

The Terre Haute Tribune-Star reports:Experience and a willingness to change the status quo is what Mike Ellis says separates him...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Courts - Supreme Court Ruling Could Spur Partisan Judicial Campaigns

The LA Times is reporting today, in a story by David Savage headed "Supreme Court Ruling Could Spur Partisan Judicial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Courts - Bill to change appeals judge selection process passes out of House committee

"Judges bill clears House Panel" is the headline to this story today by Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Monday, January 23, 2006

Ind. Courts - Tippecanoe County expects to add another court

Purdue's WBAA reports today:Tippecanoe County is poised to add another court. Commission President John Knochel says that will likely happen...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 23, 2006

Sunday, January 22, 2006

Ind. Courts - LaPorte County Courthouse to undergo renovation

The Michigan City News-Dispatch reports, in a story by Kristin Miller:LaPORTE - At a brief meeting of the LaPorte County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 22, 2006

Saturday, January 21, 2006

Ind. Courts - Wabash County prosecuting attorney to seek reelection

The Wabash Plain Dealer reports today:William Hartley Jr., Wabash County prosecuting attorney, has announced that he will be seeking re-election...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 21, 2006

Friday, January 20, 2006

Ind. Courts - Former Monroe County prosecutor Miller announces for judge

Adapted from a news release today:Bloomington Attorney and former Monroe County Prosecutor Bob Miller announced his candidacy for the office...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 20, 2006

Ind. Courts - In reversal, Lake judges join "efficiency study"

"Judges join efficiency study: Earlier decision to opt out of Good Government Initiative is reversed" is the headline to this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 20, 2006

Thursday, January 19, 2006

Ind. Courts - News on Howard County Judges Hopkins and Jessup

From the Kokomo Perspective today, a fairly lengthy story by Lisa Fipps headlined "Judges asked me to give up criminal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2006

Ind. Courts - News of Elkhart and Monroe judgeships

The Elkhart Truth reports today:ELKHART -- Judge Stephen Platt wants to keep his job as judge of Elkhart Superior Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 19, 2006

Wednesday, January 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - 130-year-old Posey County Courthouse gets new life

The Evansville Courier& Press has a story today by John Lucas titled "Courthouse gets new life: Long-debated renovation begins on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - Judge Villalpando accused of campaign law violation

Alternative title: "No-holds-barred fight for Lake County Superior Court's elected Hammond judgeship," as this earlier ILB entry on this race...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2006

Ind. Courts - Delaware Circuit Court 2 Judge Richard A. Dailey is seeking a sixth re-election

The Muncie Star-Press reports today:MUNCIE -- Delaware Circuit Court 2 Judge Richard A. Dailey is seeking a sixth re-election and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 18, 2006

Tuesday, January 17, 2006

Ind. Courts - Huntington Circuit Court Mark McIntosh won't seek another term as judge

The Huntington Herald-Press reports today, in a lengthy story by Mike Perkins:In 18 years as judge of Huntington Circuit Court,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2006

Ind. Courts - Allen County Public Defender’s Office adds attorney

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today, in a story by Sara Eaton:An attorney position has been added to the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 17, 2006

Monday, January 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - News from Noble, Cass counties [Updated]

Noble Superior Court. The KPC News, from DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble and Steuben Counties in NE Indiana, is reporting today:ALBION —...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - Rep. Peggy Welch faces dilemma over her husband's authority as juvenile judge

The Bloomington Herald-Times (paid subscription only, which means we don't often report on Bloomington stories) reports today that Indiana state...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 16, 2006

Ind. Courts - Time-limits rule worries prosecutors

"Time-limits rule worries prosecutors: 3 suspects freed because cases weren't tried within 6 months" is the headline to a story...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 16, 2006

Saturday, January 14, 2006

Ind. Courts - News from Tippecanoe County courts

"Judge Morrissey to seek second 6-year term" is the headline to this story today in the Lafayette Journal & Courier....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 14, 2006

Courts - Cincinnati judges sentences defendant to attend church; acknowledges separation of church and state concerns

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports today in a story headlined "Man accused of racial slurs, threatening cabbie agrees to attend predominantly...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 14, 2006

Friday, January 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - Disciplinary orders issued to three Indiana attorneys on Jan. 6th

In the Matter of Todd M. ConoverFacts: On April 5, 2004, respondent was convicted, on a guilty plea, of Domestic...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 13, 2006

Courts - A Fallen Judge Rethinks Crime and Punishment

The NY Times today has a front-page feature story titled "A Fallen Judge Rethinks Crime and Punishment", about a Minnesota...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - Applications for Lake County judge post due by March 3

The Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today:Lawyers interested in applying for the seat left vacant after the death of Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on: No-holds-barred fight for Lake County Superior Court's elected Hammond judgeship

Updating yesterday's ILB report, here is a story from today's Munster (NW Indiana) Times headlined "Carter not investigating Cantrell court."...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 13, 2006

Ind. Courts - Warrick County Judge Shields Defendant From Cameras

"Warrick County Judge Shields Camm From Cameras" is the headline to this story by James Zambroski from WAVE 3 TV,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 13, 2006

Thursday, January 12, 2006

Ind. Courts - State of the Judiciary 2006, and a look at past addresses

Here is the transcript of Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard's State of the Judiciary message, delivered today to the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 12, 2006

Ind. Courts - No-holds-barred fight for Lake County Superior Court's elected Hammond judgeship

"Storm watch out for judge's race" was the headline to this 12/4/05 Mark Kiesling column in the Munster (NW Indiana)...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 12, 2006

Courts - Drop in civil trials in Kentucky county attributed to mediation

The Louisville Courier Journal has a story today by Jason Riley headlined "Fewer civil lawsuits reach trial in Jefferson." It...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 12, 2006

Ind. Courts - Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard to give his annual State of the Judiciary address today

The Indianapolis Star reports today:Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard will give his annual State of the Judiciary address to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 12, 2006

Monday, January 09, 2006

Ind. Courts - LaGrange County considering adding cameras to Courthouse

"Council hears courthouse camera pitch" is the headline to a story today from WTHD 105.5. Some quotes:LAGRANGE - LaGrange County...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 09, 2006

Saturday, January 07, 2006

Ind. Courts - ND Ind. Judge Robert L. Miller Jr. celebrates 30th anniversary on bench

"Miller's 30 years on bench celebrated: Judge recognized for compassion, fairness, courtesy" is the headline to this story today by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 07, 2006

Friday, January 06, 2006

Ind. Courts - New Howard County Superior Court 4 opens; other changes [Updated 1/7/06]

The Kokomo Tribune reports today:Howard County Superior Court 4 is open for business. Kokomo resident George Hopkins, was sworn in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 06, 2006

Thursday, January 05, 2006

Ind. Courts - Status of Randolph County Courthouse demolition

The last ILB report on the endangered Randolph County Courthouse was dated Dec. 6th and titled "More bad news re...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2006

Ind. Courts - Rep. Dick Dodge of Pleasant Lake is authoring legislation to allow counties to use money from JTAC in order to update databases containing information on criminals; Update on status of JTAC

Here is the report from WLKI, Angola:(INDIANAPOLIS) - As the State House of Representatives began its 2006 Legislative Session yesterday,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 05, 2006

Wednesday, January 04, 2006

Courts - Running for Judge in Illinois: Judicial hopefuls balk at questionnaire

"Judicial hopefuls balk at questionnaire" is the headline to a story today in the Chicago Sun-Times, that indicates a twist...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 04, 2006

Tuesday, January 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - More on the status of the Indiana voter photo-ID law challenge

In these ILB entries of Dec. 21st and Dec. 22nd, I sent readers to this excellent site:Election Law @ Moritz,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - James Walker takes oath to fill Vigo Superior Court 6 seat

The Terre Haute Tribune-Star had a story this weekend by Joanne Hammer headlined "Judge takes oath to fill Superior Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 03, 2006

Ind. Courts - Possibly five filing for two new Hendricks County court seats

The Indianapolis Star reports today:The announced candidates for judge are Michael Jeffries, a private practice lawyer; Scott Knierim, a deputy...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 03, 2006

Monday, January 02, 2006

Ind. Courts - Bruce Markel III sworn in as judge of Jackson Superior Judge

The Jackson County Tribune has a report today by Aubrey Woods on the swearing of Judge Bruce Markell III. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 02, 2006

Sunday, January 01, 2006

Ind. Courts - Attorneys must qualify for death penalty trials

"Capital cases tax public defenders: Attorneys must qualify for death penalty trials" is the headline to an extended story today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, January 01, 2006

Saturday, December 31, 2005

Ind. Courts - Columnist writes Lake County has too many courts

Mark Kiesling, Munster (NW Indiana) Times columnist, writes today that Lake County has too many courts. A quote:The reason you...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 31, 2005

Ind. Courts - Longtime prosecutor sworn in as judge for new DeKalb court

"Longtime prosecutor sworn in as judge for new DeKalb court" is the headline to this story by Kara Hull in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 31, 2005

Friday, December 30, 2005

Ind. Courts - Restoration of the Orange County Courthouse in Paoli in the works

WFLQ's Q-100 News reports this afternoon:The Orange County Commissioners Expect to Apply For a $500,000 Community Focus Fund Grant to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 30, 2005

Ind. Courts - New Vigo County judges

According to Hoosier 1035:Nappanee attorney Evan Roberts will take his oath of office and be sworn in as judge of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 30, 2005

Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Courts - More on judges retention vote in Pennsylvania - pay raise question to go to Supreme Court

Here is the background: The Pennsylvania judicial retention vote in November turned on a "midnight pay raise" passed by the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Ind. Courts - DeKalb County has new prosecutor

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today, in a story by Kara Hull, datelined Auburn, that:DeKalb County Republican precinct representatives...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Ind. Courts - Lawyer’s lapse spurs license loss

"Lawyer’s lapse spurs license loss" is the headline to this story today in the Gary Post-Tribune. It begins:A Gary attorney...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Tuesday, December 27, 2005

Ind. Courts - Effort is being mounted to consolidate all six of the courts in Madison County under one administrative umbrella

Ken de la Bastide has an extended report today for the Anderson Herald Bulletin. Some quotes:An effort is being mounted...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 27, 2005

Courts - Year-end report on Grant County courts

"THE YEAR IN REVIEW: Tight docket, budget limit courts - Retiring judge: 2005 caseload 'a grim picture'" reads the headline...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 27, 2005

Saturday, December 24, 2005

Ind. Courts - Lake County jury pool member sent to jail

"Juror sent to jail: Judge rejects her excuse for leaving jury selection" is the headline to this story by Ruthann...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 24, 2005

Ind. Courts - Temporary judge named to replace Danikolas

The Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today:GARY | The Indiana Supreme Court has named a temporary replacement for the late...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 24, 2005

Thursday, December 22, 2005

Ind. Courts - Porter County adding cameras to courtrooms

"Porter County adding cameras to courtrooms" is the headline to this somewhat confusing story by Jim Stinson in the Gary...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, December 22, 2005

Wednesday, December 21, 2005

Ind. Courts - Porter County prosecutor calls it quits after four terms

The Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today:Porter County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Brian Gensel made it official Tuesday. The 17-year veteran...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 21, 2005

Ind. Courts - Vigo County names new chief deputy prosecutor

The Terre Huate Tribune-Star reports today: Sarah K. Mullican will become chief deputy prosecutor effective Jan. 1, Vigo County Prosecutor...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 21, 2005

Tuesday, December 20, 2005

Ind. Courts - Union County Courthouse renovation vs. Fayette County's

The headline to this Richmond Palladium-Item story by correspondent Pam Tharp reads: "Another courtroom treasure revealed: Original tin ceiling at...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 20, 2005

Monday, December 19, 2005

Ind. Courts - Criminal amnesty period created in Bartholomew County

QMIX 107.3 is reporting today on its website:Local officials say suspected criminals who have failed to appear in court now...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 19, 2005

Ind. Courts - LaPorte County Judge Steven King is well on the road to a full recovery

The Michigan City News-Dispatch reports that:Superior Court 2 Judge Steven King is well on the road to a full recovery...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 19, 2005

Ind. Courts - "Joining efficiency study would be judicious move for judges"

"Joining efficiency study would be judicious move for judges" opines the Munster (NW Indiana) Times in an editorial today. On...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 19, 2005

Sunday, December 18, 2005

Courts - Donations to elected judges complicate Philip Morris tobacco suit

"Donations complicate Philip Morris tobacco suit" is the headline to a St. Louis Post-Dispatch story published yesterday. It begins:SPRINGFIELD,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 18, 2005

Courts - Closed courts hide Kentucky juvenile crimes from public

"Closed courts hide crimes from public: Calls grow louder for lifting the curtain on proceedings; advocates for young offenders are...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 18, 2005

Saturday, December 17, 2005

Ind. Courts - Attorney faces charges in theft from trust fund

"Attorney faces charges in theft from trust fund" is the headline to a story today in the Gary Post-Tribune. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 17, 2005

Friday, December 16, 2005

Ind. Court. - State Clerk of Courts David Lewis has visited all 92 county trial court clerks

The Dec. 14th issue of the Indiana Lawyer has a nice article starting on page 2 reporting that Indiana Clerk...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 16, 2005

Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Ind. Courts - Judge retiring in LaPorte County; Madison County court system employee guilty plea; wider jury pool lauded

Judge Gilmore to retire. LaPorte Circuit Court Judge Robert Gilmore won't run again, according to this story in the LaPorte...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Ind. Courts - More on: Court ruling filling up calendars: State justices decide jailed defendants must be tried within 6 months of arrest

Bryan Corbin had a lengthy story yesterday in the Evansville Courier& Press on the impact of the recent Supreme Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Monday, December 12, 2005

Ind. Courts - Lake County's longest-serving judge dies in Florida [Updated]

The Indianapolis Star website is running this AP story this evening:Superior Court Judge James Danikolas, Lake County's longest-serving judge, has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 12, 2005

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court posts online coloring book

Seriously. You can color the State Seal, the State Flag, stained glass windows from the Statehouse, and more, at this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 12, 2005

Sunday, December 11, 2005

Court - Missouri judge, up for retention, blames "conspiracy" for problems

"Judge blames conspiracy, not his behavior, for problems" is the headline to a story today in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 11, 2005

Friday, December 09, 2005

Ind. Courts - Federal magistrate reappointed to third term

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:Before a crowded courtroom, U.S. District Court Magistrate Roger B. Cosbey was reappointed Thursday...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 09, 2005

Ind. Courts - Memorial service for federal Judge Jesse E. Eschbach held Thursday

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story by Sara Eaton today headlined "Judging Eschbach: ‘The whole package’". Some quotes:His...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 09, 2005

Wednesday, December 07, 2005

Ind. Courts - Judges decline to join Good Government Initiative

"Judges decline to join Good Government Initiative: Chief judge says it's best for courts to do jobs, avoid scrutiny" is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, December 07, 2005

Tuesday, December 06, 2005

Courts - Voters, activists put heat on judges: Interest groups, playing to voter resentment, mount TV attack ads; more on Pennsylvania judges

"Voters, activists put heat on judges: Interest groups, playing to voter resentment, mount TV attack ads" is the headline to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 06, 2005

Ind. Courts - More bad news re Randolph County Courthouse: Commissioners say "It's time to move on with demolition"

"Commissioners abruptly halt Randolph Courthouse discussions" is the headline to this story today by Joy Leiker in the Muncie Star-Press....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, December 06, 2005

Monday, December 05, 2005

Courts - More on : Kentucky website on courts criticized, compared

Recall the Louisville Courier Journal article from Sunday, Nov 27th, that said, among other things: "Kentucky has put court records...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 05, 2005

Saturday, December 03, 2005

Courts - Justice department slow in distributing security money for federal judges

An AP story published in the Washington Post today reports:Sens. Richard J. Durbin and Barack Obama, both Illinois Democrats, asked...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 03, 2005

Ind. Courts - Court renovation reveals hidden artwork

"Court renovation reveals hidden artwork" is the headline to this AP story via the Louisville Courier Journal:CONNERSVILLE, Ind. -- Officials...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, December 03, 2005

Sunday, November 27, 2005

Ind. Courts - Feature on Yorktown Town Court, Patricia Zeabart

The Muncie Star-Press has a feature story today on Yorktown Town Court, Patricia Zeabart, headlined "Judge handles violations with authority,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 27, 2005

Ind. Courts - Indy Star editorializes for a new courts center

The Indianapolis Star editorial starts with a video titled "Marion County Court Facility: Undignified, Unsafe, Unjust" produced by the Indianapolis...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 27, 2005

Courts - Kentucky website on courts criticized, compared

Two entries down, the ILB writes about the federal PACER system and compares it to the Indiana effort, that has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 27, 2005

Courts - Electronic case filing at the federal level marks 10 year anniversary

My November 2005 Res Gestae article, "Indiana appellate court records – how accessible?", after describing the current microfilming system used...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 27, 2005

Courts - Senate Judiciary hearing on cameras in the courtroom

Last evening, th4e regular C-SPAN series, America and the Courts, showed portions of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing from earlier...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 27, 2005

Saturday, November 26, 2005

Ind. Courts - Tippecanoe deputy prosecutor honored

The Governor's Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving has honored aTippecanoe deputy prosecutos, according to this story in the Lafayette...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 26, 2005

Friday, November 25, 2005

Ind. Courts - Res Gestae article on accessing Indiana appellate court records

Here is my third monthly column in Res Gestae, the monthly journal of the Indiana State Bar Association. Titled "Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 25, 2005

Ind. Courts - Former Elkhart County Judge Pfaff files for bankruptcy

The South Bend Tribune reports today:A former Elkhart judge who resigned after a state disciplinary proceeding has filed for personal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 25, 2005

Courts - Unfinished Transcripts May Nullify Convictions in Colorado

"Unfinished Transcripts May Nullify Convictions: An ex-court reporter in Colorado is ordered to finish the task for eight cases on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 25, 2005

Ind. Courts - More on posting Indiana briefs online

On Nov. 19 the ILB posted this entry headed "A great Kentucky resource: why don't we have the same in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 25, 2005

Thursday, November 24, 2005

Ind. Courts - "Former Superior Court Judge Alan Kissinger dead at 62"

"Former Superior Court Judge Alan Kissinger dead at 62" is the headline to this story today in the Evansville Courier&...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 24, 2005

Wednesday, November 23, 2005

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court library to be closed for construction

The Supreme Court Law Library will be closed to the public from December 5th 2005 to January 11th 2006. The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 23, 2005

Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Ind. Courts - "New judge appointed to Elkhart County Superior Court One"

"New judge appointed to Elkhart County Superior Court One" is the headline to this story, complete with photo of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Ind. Courts - Gov. Daniels appoints two superior court judges: successors to Judge Pfaff in Elkhart County, and to Judge Guthrie in Jackson County

A press release today from the Governor's office:Governor Mitch Daniels announced today the appointment of two county judges. These appointments...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Monday, November 21, 2005

Ind. Courts - South Bend "jury pool snafu tied to vendor"

The South Bend Tribune reports today in a lengthy story that begins:The potential for disaster loomed large when St. Joseph...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 21, 2005

Sunday, November 20, 2005

Ind. Courts - Dealing with conflicts of interest when the county prosecutor becomes the judge

Angela Mapes has a feature story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette headlined "Brown ready to bench conflicts: DeKalb...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 20, 2005

Ind. Courts - More on the Prohibition against Cameras in the Indiana Trial Courts

In the ILB entry on cameras in the courtroom yesterday, I wrote:Although the Journal Gazette states "The Indiana Judicial Code...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 20, 2005

Ind. Courts - Justice Boehm writes on Indiana jury pool improvements

"My View: Theodore R. Boehm - Teamwork leads to jury pool improvement" is the heading to a short article by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 20, 2005

Saturday, November 19, 2005

Ind. Courts - A great Kentucky resource: why don't we have the same in Indiana?

The ILB has been following the election law standoff in Kentucky, involving the question of who has the final say...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 19, 2005

Law - Another fascinating episode in Pennsylvania court's failed retention vote

The ILB has had several entries, including this one from 10/9/05 and this one from 10/5/05) on the failure of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 19, 2005

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court disciplinary action reported

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today on the discipline of a LaGrange attorney:According to the order, Fetters was appointed...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 19, 2005

Ind. Courts - Journal Gazette speaks out on cameras in the courtroom

In an editorial this morning titled "Courts, cameras and access" the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette urges transparency in the courtroom,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 19, 2005

Friday, November 18, 2005

Ind. Courts - Marion Superior Court hires collection firm

Will higgins of the Indianapolis Star reports, in an item just posted on the Star's website, that:Marion Superior Court, estimating...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 18, 2005

Ind. Courts - Res Gestae article on accessing Indiana appellate court records

The third of my monthly Res Gestae columns ("To elaborate ...") will appear in the November issue, which I understand...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 18, 2005

Ind. Courts - Vigo County courthouse restoration bids higher than expected

"Courthouse restoration bids higher than expected: Historic finish work may have to be re-bid, construction official says." That is the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 18, 2005

Thursday, November 17, 2005

Courts - More on "Judges in South Dakota may lose immunity"

Updating this ILB entry from Nov. 14th, the Sacramento Bee reports today:An initiative providing for the ouster and criminal indictment...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 17, 2005

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Ind. Courts - More on "Montgomery County judges issue mandate for staff raises"

A story today in the Crawfordsville Journal Review reports:Montgomery County Council members learned Tuesday a judge has been appointed to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Ind. Courts - Governor appoints judges to new courts in Dearborn, DeKalb, Howard, Monroe, and Vigo counties, plus fills vacancy in Boone County

A press release issued yesterday from Gov. Daniels' office announces:Governor Mitch Daniels announced today the appointment of six judges throughout...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Monday, November 14, 2005

Courts - Judges in South Dakota may lose immunity, article cites Indiana

An AP story today headlined "Judges in S.D. may lose immunity" reports:PIERRE, S.D. -- A movement is under way in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 14, 2005

Sunday, November 13, 2005

Ind. Courts - Costs of determining whether a person is competent to stand trial

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an informative story by Sara Eaton headlined "Fit to stand trial? Courts decide: Spending...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 13, 2005

Saturday, November 12, 2005

Courts - Long back-and-forth over judicial funding in Milwaukee WIS between county executive and county courts

Can another branch of government slash the judiciary's funding or does that violate the separation of powers? What are the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 12, 2005

Friday, November 11, 2005

Courts - Still more on retention vote for Pennsylvania justices becomes a battleground

The Legal Intelligencer has a rehash of Tuesday's Pennsylvania judicial retention vote, covered in the ILB 11/5/05 (before the election),...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, November 11, 2005

Thursday, November 10, 2005

Courts - Still more on retention vote for Pennsylvania justices becomes a battleground

How Appealing (located in Philadelphia) today has more reports from the state's newspapers on the ousting of one of Pensylvania's...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 10, 2005

Wednesday, November 09, 2005

Courts - More on retention vote for Pennsylvania justices becomes a battleground

Recall this ILB entry from Saturday labeled "Retention vote for Pennsylvania justices becomes a battleground." It reported that many were...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 09, 2005

Courts - Running for judge in Pennsylvania

In a March 23, 2005 ILB entry we reported on "Running for judge in North Dakota." A federal judge in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, November 09, 2005

Monday, November 07, 2005

Courts - A look at the the coming judicial elections in Kentucky

In Kentucky all judges are elected on non-partisan ballots. The Louisville Courier Journal on Saturday published two stories that bring...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, November 07, 2005

Sunday, November 06, 2005

Ind. Courts - Lake County judicial election; election vs. retention at the local level

Rich James, Gary Post-Tribune columnist, had a piece Friday titled "Villalpando will survive Cantrell’s onslaught." Judge Jesse Villalpando, James writes,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, November 06, 2005

Saturday, November 05, 2005

Courts - Retention vote for Pennsylvania justices becomes a battleground

Two Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices are up for retention next week and there are many newspaper stories arguing that they...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, November 05, 2005

Thursday, November 03, 2005

Courts - Hamilton County Ohio Municipal Court judicial candidates answer questions

The Cincinnati Enquirer has an editorial piece today where it presents the Hamilton County Municipal Court judicial candidates' answers to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 03, 2005

Ind. Courts - Clark County dispute between judges and County Council, involving judicial mandate, continues

"Judges, Clark still at odds on budget: County Council planning to use money courts collect" is the headline to a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, November 03, 2005

Tuesday, November 01, 2005

Ind. Courts - Randolph County Courthouse group meets with judges and lawyers from a seven-county area

"Legal group examines courthouse controversy" is the headline to a story today by Cynthia Aukermam in the Winchester News-Gazette. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 01, 2005

Ind. Courts - Court Security Guidelines and Priorities for the State of Indiana adopted by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court, on Nov. 18, 1994, adopted Court Security Guidelines and Priorities for the State of Indiana. On Oct....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 01, 2005

Ind. Courts - More courts news today, on Judge Pfaff, and on Goshen judge

"Pfaff seeks to keep law license: Former judge files bankruptcy" is the headline to this story today in the Elkhart...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 01, 2005

Ind. Courts - News today re Morgan County Courthouse; arrest of Greenwood court manager; Wayne County Circuit Court Judge David Kolger

"After 14 months, courthouse reopens" is the headline in the Indianapolis Star today to a report by Josh Duke on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, November 01, 2005

Monday, October 31, 2005

Ind. Courts - Renovation of Hancock County Courthouse in progress

The Greenfield Daily Reporter has a story today on the accomodations necessary during the course of the courthouse renovation project....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 31, 2005

Ind. Courts - Jackson county judgeship applications due Friday

The Seymour Tribune reported Saturday:Attorneys interested in replacing Jackson Superior Judge Frank W. Guthrie have until Friday to submit a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 31, 2005

Sunday, October 30, 2005

Ind. Courts - Richmond Palladium-Item features Indiana Supreme Court today

Rebecca Holmes of the Richmond Palladium-Item has a long article today headlined "Series of reforms help courts work toward justice...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 30, 2005

Friday, October 28, 2005

Ind. Courts - Randolph County Courthouse group hires lawyer; and a thought

The Winchester News-Gazette today has a story by Cynthia Aukerman headlined "Save Our Courthouse hires lawyer." Some quotes:The Save our...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 28, 2005

Ind. Courts - Marion Circuit Court Judge Theodore M. Sosin replaces Judge Moores in surrogacy case involving twins

Kevin Corcoran of the Indianapolis Star reports this afternoon that:A new Marion County judge has been chosen to preside over...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 28, 2005

Thursday, October 27, 2005

Ind. Courts - Union County Courthouse renovation moving faster than expected

"Courthouse renovation moving faster than expected" is the headline to a story in the Richmond Palladium-Item. Some quotes:LIBERTY, Ind. --...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 27, 2005

Ind. Courts - Longtime federal judge Jesse Eschbach, 84, dies

"Longtime federal judge Jesse Eschbach, 84, dies" is the headline to a story today in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 27, 2005

Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Ind. Courts - Potential jury duty scam

The Supreme Court has just issued a press release warning that:A telephone scam that attempts to gather personal information by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Ind. Courts - Plan to link 400 courts takes a step

In late September the Indiana Supreme Court's Judicial Technology and Automation Committee (JTAC) announced that it would terminate its contract...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Courts - Justice Rucker's son runs for Ohio judicial seat

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports today:Hamilton County Municipal Court District 3, to a political scientist, is the most interesting of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Tuesday, October 25, 2005

Ind. Courts - Jackson County Superior Court Judge Frank Guthrie to retire

WCSI in Columbus is reporting this afternoon:A Jackson County Judge has announced his retirement to "pursue other opportunities." In a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 25, 2005

Ind. Courts - 7th candidate for Judge Pfaff's seat

Updating yesterday's ILB entry that there were six candidates for Judge Pfaff's seat is this story today from the Elkhart...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 25, 2005

Courts - Illinois appeals court rules judges may keep their papers secret

"Appeals court rules judges may keep their papers secret" is the headline to this story today in the Chicago Sun-Times....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 25, 2005

Ind. Courts - Former defense attorney resigns his legal license

"Former defense attorney resigns his legal license" is the headline to a brief story today in the Indianapolis Star. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 25, 2005

Monday, October 24, 2005

Ind. Courts - A note from Judge Baker re Res Gestae article on voting to retain or reject Indiana appellate judges and justices

I received a note from Court of Appeals Judge John G. Baker this afternoon about the article I wrote, "Voting...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 24, 2005

Ind. Courts - Candidates for Judge Pfaff's seat

The Goshen News reports today:Six local attorneys have thrown their hats into the ring for possible appointment to judgeship in...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 24, 2005

Courts - Jury pool to widen [Updated]

"Jury pool to widen: Supreme Court initiates new database culled from taxpayer and BMV info" is the headline to a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 24, 2005

Sunday, October 23, 2005

Courts - Kansas looks at making appellate judicial offices elective

A story Saturday in the Lawrence Kansas Journal-World looks at the judicial selection question. [Thanks to How Appealing for the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 23, 2005

Friday, October 21, 2005

Ind. Courts - Voting to Retain or Reject Indiana Appellate Judges and Justices

Here is my second monthly column in Res Gestae, the monthly journal of the Indiana State Bar Association. Titled "Voting...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 21, 2005

Ind. Courts - New judges for Marion County approved

The Indianapolis Star today has this very brief entry:Indiana's Commission on Courts voted Thursday to approve Marion County's request for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 21, 2005

Thursday, October 20, 2005

Ind. Courts - Terre Haute federal court closing on hold

A brief story on Terre Haute's Action News 10 (WTHI) site tonight reports:The closing of the Federal Court in Terre...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 20, 2005

Wednesday, October 19, 2005

Ind. Courts - Res Gestae article on voting to retain or reject Indiana appellate judges and justices

The second of my monthly Res Gestae columns ("To elaborate ...") will appear in the October issue, which I understand...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 19, 2005

Tuesday, October 18, 2005

Ind. Courts - Judicial Commission admonishes Marion Superior Court Commissioner over ex parte order

A press release from the Supreme Court this morning reads:The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications issued today a Public Admonition...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 18, 2005

Saturday, October 15, 2005

Ind. Courts - More on "Location of new Vigo County court causes concern"

Updating Thursday's ILB entry titled "Location of new Vigo County court causes concern" is this story from Friday's Terre Haute...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 15, 2005

Thursday, October 13, 2005

Ind. Courts - Location of new Vigo County court causes concern

The Terre Haute TribStar reports:A Vigo County judge and the sheriff are voicing concern over the proposed use of the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 13, 2005

Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Ind. Courts - Bailiff whose salary was the subject of a 2003 judicial mandate has resigned

"Councilors see charges as victory" is the headline to a story today by Joe Gerrety in the Lafayette Counral&Courier. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Ind. Courts - Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications criticizes Judge Pfaff's timing [Updated]

The Elkhart Truth reports:The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications filed the final document Tuesday in the discipline case against former...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Ind. Courts - Deeper jury pools

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette's lead editorial today is titled "Deeper Jury Pools." It begins:The next step in Indiana’s attempt...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Monday, October 10, 2005

Ind. Courts - STAR supports Increased state funding for more Marion County judicial officers

Last Tuesaday the Indianapolis Star had a story about Marion County's request for eight more judges. (See ILB entry here.)...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 10, 2005

Sunday, October 09, 2005

Ind. Courts - Vanderburgh County plan to put records on line is stalled

The Evansville Courier & Press has a story today, by Bryan Corbin, reporting that efforts to post Vanderburgh County's court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 09, 2005

Saturday, October 08, 2005

Ind. Courts - Internet project brings beauty of county courthouses home

The Indianapolis Star has a story today featuring the Supreme Court's internet project highlighting Indiana's 92 counties. For more, see...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 08, 2005

Friday, October 07, 2005

Ind. Courts - Wal-Mart no longer available, Randolph County Commissioners learn

Updating this ILB entry from Tuesday, quoting from a Muncie StarPress report that Randolph County wasagain looking to buy old...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 07, 2005

Ind. Courts - Morgan County workers' return to courthouse up in the air

A brief item in today's Indianapolis Star reports:Martinsville -- It remains unclear when Morgan County Courthouse employees will be able...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, October 07, 2005

Thursday, October 06, 2005

Ind. courts - Translators kept busy in Clark, Floyd courtrooms

"Translators kept busy in Clark, Floyd courtrooms: Hispanic population increases caseload" is the headline to a story by Alex Davis...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, October 06, 2005

Tuesday, October 04, 2005

Ind. Courts - More on Pfaff resignation [Updated]

The South Bend Tribune reports today:Elkhart Superior Court 1 Judge Benjamin Pfaff resigned from the bench in a Sept. 28...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 04, 2005

Ind. Courts - Marion County requests 8 more judges

The Indianapolis Star reports today, in a story by Kevin Corcoran, that beins:Marion County residents who go to court have...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 04, 2005

Ind. Courts - More on Randolph County Courthouse

"Randolph County again looking to buy old Wal-Mart" is the headline to this story by Joy Leiker in the Muncie...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, October 04, 2005

Monday, October 03, 2005

Ind. Courts - Embattled Elkhart Judge Resigns

"Embattled Elkhart Judge Resigns" is the headline to this story this evening from WSBT South Bend. A quote:(WSBT) An Elkhart...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 03, 2005

Ind. Courts - Bad news for courthouse preservationists

Newslink Indiana is reporting this evening, in a story by Brandt Showalter headlined "Courthouse inspection validates concern," and datelined Winchester,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 03, 2005

Ind. Courts - Posey Courthouse repairs start at $1.12 million; Judicial mandate

The Evansville Courier & Press reports today that:The Posey County Commissioners have received bids from four construction firms for the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, October 03, 2005

Sunday, October 02, 2005

Law - Still more on running for judge in Kentucky

A 2/5/05 ILB entry, titled "More on running for judge in Kentucky," begins: "Last fall we had a number of...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, October 02, 2005

Saturday, October 01, 2005

Ind. Courts - Pfaff responds to judicial commission

The Elkhart Truth reports today:Judge Benjamin Pfaff has responded to a judicial commission's recommendation to the Indiana Supreme Court that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 01, 2005

Ind. Courts - Estate of former Johnson County juvenile court magistrate sued

The Shelbyville News is reporting today:The estate of Craig Lawson, a 1986 graduate of Shelbyville High School and former Johnson...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 01, 2005

Ind. Courts - "Federal court clerk bid fond farewell"

"Federal court clerk bid fond farewell" is the headline to a story by Maureen Hayden in today's Evansville Courier& Press....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, October 01, 2005

Friday, September 30, 2005

Ind. Courts - Still more on "Plan to link 400 courts hits a wall, again"

Nick Fankhauser, the VP for Product Development at Doxpop LLC, in Richmond, Indiana, has sent me a note about the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 30, 2005

Ind. Courts - Corydon attorney suspended

The Louisville Courier Journal reports today that:Corydon lawyer David Layson, a former county attorney for Harrison County, has been suspended...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 30, 2005

Thursday, September 29, 2005

Ind. Courts - More on "Plan to link 400 courts hits a wall, again"

The ILB has received a copy of an announcement that recently went to the clerks of the various Indiana counties:At...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 29, 2005

Ind. Courts - Is Judge Tinder our most interviewable jurist?

"Is Judge Tinder our most interviewable, or most interviewed, federal jurist?" It might seem so, at least on the Internet....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 29, 2005

Wednesday, September 28, 2005

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court Commission on Race and Gender Fairness Diversity Summit

The Supreme Court has issued this press release:Noted civil rights leader and entertainer Harry Belafonte will be one of many...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 28, 2005

Tuesday, September 27, 2005

Ind. Courts - Governor denies Matheney's clemency request [Updated]

The Indianapolis Star website is reporting that "Gov. Mitch Daniels denied Alan Matheney's petition for clemency today, clearing the way...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 27, 2005

Monday, September 26, 2005

Ind. Courts - Plan to link 400 courts hits a wall, again

Last March 8th the Indianapolis Star had a story titled "Plan to link 400 courts hits a wall: Costly software...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 26, 2005

Ind. Courts - Marion County pretrial diversion program under challenge because of non-waivable fee

"Petty criminals can walk, for a price: Program unfair to poor, public defenders tell court" is the headline to this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 26, 2005

Ind. Courts - State increases cap on small claims suits

"State increases cap on small claims suits" was the headline to this story Saturday in the Madison Courier. Some quotes:For...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 26, 2005

Sunday, September 25, 2005

Ind. Courts - Local judges

[Slowly catching up here since I was in a "dial-up only" part of the country for much of last week.]...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 25, 2005

Tuesday, September 20, 2005

Ind. Courts - Several stories today

"Annex option revived for Randolph Courthouse" is the headline to a story by Joy Leiker today in the Muncie Star-Press....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 20, 2005

Monday, September 19, 2005

Ind. Courts - More on Terre Haute Court's closing - bankruptcy court to remain open until 11/08

The Indianapolis Star has a little more information today on the closing of the S.D. Indiana's location in Terre Haute.The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 19, 2005

Sunday, September 18, 2005

Law - Illinois completely bans cameras in courtrooms

An AP story today in the Evansville Courier & Press reports, in a story date-lined Springfield, Illinois:Illinois news organizations thought...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 18, 2005

Law - Bankruptcy deluge floods courts as deadline approaches

The Munster (NW Indiana) Times has a lengthy story today by Keith Benman, headlined "Bankruptcy deluge floods courts as deadline...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 18, 2005

Saturday, September 17, 2005

Ind. Courts - More on Terre Haute federal court's closing

The Terre Haute Tribune-Star has a story today on the closing of the Terre Haute division of the federal court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 17, 2005

Friday, September 16, 2005

Ind. Courts - Separation of Powers in the County Courthouse

Here is my first regular column in Res Gestae, the monthly journal of the Indiana State Bar Association. Titled "Separation...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 16, 2005

Ind. Courts - Courts Encouraged to Apply for Family Court Grants

The Supreme Court has issued a release reading in part:The Supreme Court will begin Phase IV of the Family Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 16, 2005

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Ind. Courts - More on closing of Terre Haute division of the federal court

This press release, dated Sept. 13. 2005, is posted on the U.S.D.C., S.D. Ind. website: Chambers of Larry J. McKinney,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 15, 2005

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Ind. Courts - U.S. District Court in Terre Haute shutting down

WTHI TV from Terre Haute is reporting today:The verdict is in on the federal court for Terre Haute. The announcement...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Tuesday, September 13, 2005

Ind. Courts - Allen County to separate justice expenses from other county expenses

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today:Separating justice expenses from other county expenses will be one of Allen County’s top...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 13, 2005

Monday, September 12, 2005

Ind. Courts - Ancient historical documents available for hands-on display at Indiana Supreme Court

Just released by the Indiana Supreme Court:A number of original historical documents will be on display in the Indiana Supreme...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 12, 2005

Ind. Courts - Court apparel of some surprise, vex lawyers, judges

"Like Mom said: 'First impressions count'-- Court apparel of some surprise, vex lawyers, judges." That is the headline to this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, September 12, 2005

Sunday, September 11, 2005

Ind. Courts - Council gives in, judges get stipend

"Council gives in, judges get stipend" is the headline to a story by Larry Thomas in the Jeffersonville Evening News/New...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, September 11, 2005

Saturday, September 10, 2005

Ind. Gov't. - Local budgeting for courts, law enforcement, etc. - some recent stories

Vigo County. The Terre Haute Tribune Star reports today:Turning to fee-based funds for some office supplies and reallocating a few...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 10, 2005

Ind. Courts - "Who needs DST to confuse us?!?!"

"Who needs DST (daylight savings time) to confuse us?!?!" writes a reader who sends along these quotes:"Elkhart Superior Court 1...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 10, 2005

Ind. Courts - Governor seeks applicants for Vigo judge position

The Terre Haute TribuneStar reports:Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is accepting applications until Sept. 21 from lawyers to serve as judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, September 10, 2005

Friday, September 09, 2005

Ind. Courts - Pfaff Suspended; Waiver for Attorneys Displaced by Hurricane Katrina

The Elkhart Truth is reporting:ELKHART -- Today is likely Judge L. Benjamin Pfaff's last day on the bench. The Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 09, 2005

Ind. Courts - Clark County Council restores judges' money

The Louisville Courier Journal reports today:The Clark County Council, which voted 6-0 Wednesday to withhold a $5,000 annual supplement that...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 09, 2005

Ind. Courts - Tomisue and Stephen Hilbert attend Court of Appeals arguments in Terre Haute

"Hilbert takes case to appeals judges: Ex-CEO attends hearing in Muncie, seeks jury trial related to Conseco debts" reads the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 09, 2005

Thursday, September 08, 2005

Ind. Courts - Courts, large and small

Starting with the small, the Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today:CEDAR LAKE | The town's councilmen have talked themselves out...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 08, 2005

Ind. Courts - Jon Krahulik obituary

The Indianapolis Star today contains an obituary for former Justice Krahulik. Some quotes:Jon Krahulik, 60, Indianapolis, a former Indiana Supreme...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 08, 2005

Wednesday, September 07, 2005

Ind. Courts - Former Indiana justice Krahulik dies

The Indiana Supreme Court has issued this release:STATEMENTS OF INDIANA SUPREME COURT CHIEF JUSTICE RANDALL T. SHEPARD AND JUSTICE FRANK...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 07, 2005

Ind. Courts - Supreme Courts permits filming of juvenile court proceedings

The Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today, in a story by RuthAnn Robinson, that a documentary film maker has been...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, September 07, 2005

Tuesday, September 06, 2005

Ind. Courts - New court in Monroe County

The Indiana Daily Student has a story today on new Monroe County courts. [More] This IDS story from Aug. 31...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 06, 2005

Ind. Courts - "The race for the two newly created courts in Hendricks County has unofficially started"

"The race for the two newly created courts in Hendricks County has unofficially started." That is the lead to this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 06, 2005

Ind. Courts - State appeals court to hear case at Ball State

Gail Koch of the Muncie Star-Press reports today:MUNCIE - The Indiana Court of Appeals is coming back to Ball State...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, September 06, 2005

Friday, September 02, 2005

Ind. Courts - Judge clears away old cases

"Judge Thode clears away old cases -- PORTER COUNTY COURTS: Deadline forces attorneys to close lingering criminal files," is the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, September 02, 2005

Thursday, September 01, 2005

Ind. Courts - Two stories on Elkhart Superior Court judges

The South Bend Tribune reports today in a brief story that:Elkhart Superior Court 2 Judge Stephen Platt is in Elkhart...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 01, 2005

Ind. Courts - More on Gov. Daniels' commutation of Baird's death sentence

Updating Tuesday's ILB entry is this piece today by the Indianapolis Star's Kevin Corcoran, whose story begins:Convicted killer Arthur P....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, September 01, 2005

Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Ind. Courts - More on Judge Pfaff removal

Updating yesterday's ILB entry re Elkhart Superior Court Judge Benjamin Pfaff, the Elkhart Truth today has a strong editorial titled...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Tuesday, August 30, 2005

Ind. Courts - Panel calls for Judge Pfaff's removal

The Indianapolis Star website this morning posted an AP story out of Elkhart that reports:A panel of judges has recommended...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 30, 2005

Ind. Courts - Randolph Courthouse story today not encouraging

Today's story in the Muncie Star-Press by Joy Leiker, titled "Randolph courthouse plans remain in limbo," is not encouraging to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 30, 2005

Ind. Courts - More on Gov. Daniels' commutation of Baird's death sentence

Updating yesterday's ILB entry, there are a number of stories and editorials today on Gov. Daniels' action yesterday. The Evansville...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 30, 2005

Monday, August 29, 2005

Ind. Courts - Governor spares one; Supreme Court sets execution date for another [Updated 8/30]

At 12:40 PM the Indianapolis Star posted this story on its website that begins:Gov. Mitch Daniels today commuted the sentence...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 29, 2005

Ind. Courts - "Virtual Tours" of Indiana's Courthouses

A press release from the Indiana Supreme Court today announces:“VIRTUAL TOURS” OF INDIANA’S COURTHOUSES PREMIERES WITH FOUR COURTHOUSES An extensive...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 29, 2005

Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Ind. Courts - St. Joseph probate judge "rethinking use of mandate powers"; Mongomery County judges "pick fund to pay mandate"

"Nemeth rethinking mandate: Stalemate between judge, county officials may be near an end" is the headline to a story by...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Ind. Courts - Reports of Marion County court transcript work being done in Hong Kong

The Indianapolis Star has a story today by Kevin Corcoran, titled "Court records sent abroad: Trial and hearing tapes were...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Monday, August 22, 2005

Ind. Courts - Rush Circuit Judge Harcourt will not seek another term

"Rush Circuit Judge Harcourt will not seek another term" was the headline to this brief item in the Rushville Republican:Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 22, 2005

Saturday, August 20, 2005

Ind. Courts - More on "Montgomery County judges issue mandate for staff raises"

Following up on the ILB entry Thursday on the action by Montgomery County judges mandating appropriations for staff raises, the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 20, 2005

Ind. Courts - "Courts clerk still appearing as attorney"

"Courts clerk still appearing as attorney: Lake County's Philpot still working as private attorney." That is the headline to this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, August 20, 2005

Thursday, August 18, 2005

Ind. Courts - Montgomery County judges issue mandate for staff raises

The Lafayette Journal&Courier has a story today reporting:CRAWFORDSVILLE -- The three Montgomery County judges have issued a mandate requiring the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 18, 2005

Ind. Courts - Amazing story from Evansville federal court

Maureen Hayden of the Evansville Courier& Press writes today of a police blunder in a federal drug trial Tuesday. Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, August 18, 2005

Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Ind. Courts - Strict penalty urged for Elkhart judge

"Strict penalty urged for Elkhart judge" is the headline to this story today by Martin DeAgostino in the South Bend...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Tuesday, August 16, 2005

Ind. Courts - Follow-up on "court costs soar in 2005"

Following up on its stories Sunday on soaring Indiana court costs, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, August 16, 2005

Monday, August 15, 2005

Ind. Courts - Chief Justice Shepard named chair of National Court Reform organization

In a release today from the Court:Williamsburg, VA (August 8, 2005) – Chief Justice of Indiana Randall T. Shepard has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, August 15, 2005

Sunday, August 14, 2005

Ind. Courts - Court costs soar in 2005

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a pair of stories today by reporters Niki Kelly and Sara Eaton on soaring...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, August 14, 2005

Friday, August 12, 2005

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court receives $1 million technology grant

In a press release just issued, the Supreme Count announces:INDIANAPOLIS – The federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has awarded a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 12, 2005

Ind. Courts - Governor appoints LaPorte Superior Court Judge

From a press release yesterday:INDIANAPOLIS (August 11, 2005) – Governor Mitch Daniels announced today the appointment of Kathleen B. Lang...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 12, 2005

Wednesday, August 10, 2005

Law - Cost of State Judicial Races Stirs Reformers

A lengthy story Sunday from the Kansas City InfoZine reports:In the wake of last year's costliest and possibly nastiest elections...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, August 10, 2005

Friday, August 05, 2005

Ind. Courts - News of Indiana judges

The Louisville Courier Journal reports today that "Ex-Floyd Circuit Judge Henry Leist dies: Had long career at local, state levels."Henry...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, August 05, 2005

Friday, April 29, 2005

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court advertises for access to online legal research

This announcement, posted 4/28/05 on the Court's website, begins:This is an Announcement issued by the Division of State Court Administration...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 29, 2005

Thursday, April 28, 2005

Courts - Atlanta Georgia Courthouse to Review Security, Indiana company involved

The Washington Post reports today:ATLANTA -- Judges at the courthouse where three people were shot to death last month have...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 28, 2005

Wednesday, April 27, 2005

Courts - In Problem-Solving Court, Judges Turn Therapist

The NY Times had an interesting article yesterday headlined "In Problem-Solving Court, Judges Turn Therapist." Some quotes:The interventionist approach -...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, April 27, 2005

Tuesday, April 26, 2005

Ind. Courts - Daniels to sign judicial pay raise bill

"Daniels to sign judicial pay raise bill" is the headline to a story today by Michele McNeil in the Indianapolis...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 26, 2005

Ind. Courts - Judge's resignation leads commission to drop case

"Judge's resignation leads commission to drop case" is the headline to a story today in the Indianapolis Star. Quotes:The Judicial...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 26, 2005

Thursday, April 14, 2005

Ind. Courts - Marion County Prosecutor announces office reorganization

The Indianapolis Star reports today:Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi announced an office reorganization Wednesday in the wake of a sexual...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 14, 2005

Ind. Courts - Deputy prosecutor to replace Kouros, sources say

"Deputy prosecutor to replace Kouros, sources say: Daniels expected to pick Diane Boswell as judge," is the headline to this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 14, 2005

Tuesday, April 12, 2005

Ind. Courts - Commission recommends removal of judge

The Munster (NW Indiana) Times is reporting on its website this afternoon:The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications recommended the Supreme...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, April 12, 2005

Thursday, April 07, 2005

Ind. Courts - Supreme Court on campus

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports today, complete with photos, on yesterday's Supreme Court oral argument held at Huntington College....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, April 07, 2005

Sunday, April 03, 2005

Courts - Threats to judges

The Chicago Tribune has a lengthy story today headlined: "Ross' threats not heeded: Legal system was unfazed by repeated `warnings'...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 03, 2005

Courts - Misdemeanor public defenders focus of Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorial

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a lengthy editorial about the misdemeanor caseloads carried by Indiana public defenders. Access it...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, April 03, 2005

Friday, April 01, 2005

Ind. Courts - Chief Judge Kirsch ' senior law clerk appointed Johnson County juvenile magistrate

The Johnson County Daily Journal has a story titled "Center Grove grad to lead juvenile court." Some quotes:Clark, a Center...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, April 01, 2005

Thursday, March 31, 2005

Ind. Courts - Indiana Supreme Court will convene at college

"Indiana Supreme Court will convene at college" is the headline to a story today by Beth Shindle in the Huntington...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 31, 2005

Wednesday, March 30, 2005

Courts - The judiciary may end up the big losers in the Schiavo mess

An article Tuesday in Slate titled "Judicial Dread" opined:The judiciary is fast becoming enemy No. 1 in the culture wars—and...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 30, 2005

Tuesday, March 29, 2005

Ind. Courts - 'Master' judges accept Pfaff case

The Elkhart Truth reports today, in a story by Trevor Wendzonka, headlined "'Master' judges accept Pfaff case: Supreme Court asks...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 29, 2005

Courts - Illinois Chief Justice looks at changing how judges are chosen

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported last week:SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - In the wake of last year's bitter and expensive Illinois Supreme...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 29, 2005

Sunday, March 27, 2005

Courts - Judges on the hot seat

"It's The Law, Not the Judge: But These Days the Bench Is the Hot Seat," is the headline to a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 27, 2005

Friday, March 25, 2005

Ind. Courts - Tour of county courthouses is revealing

"Tour of county courthouses is revealing" is the headline to a story by Bob Gagen in the KPC News. He...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 25, 2005

Thursday, March 24, 2005

Courts - Major Indiana court software project on hold

"Major Indiana court software project on hold: The $93M effort was supposed to be ready for testing late in 2004"...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 24, 2005

Ind. Courts - Brizzi questions judge's impartiality

A story today in the Indianapolis Star by Vic Ryckaert reports:Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi said Wednesday that Judge Grant...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 24, 2005

Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Law - Running for judge in North Dakota

A press release just received from James Bopp, Jr, Terre Haute, reports "North Dakota Judicial Conduct Rules Held Unconstitutional." Some...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Tuesday, March 22, 2005

Ind. Courts - Part II: What are the funding details of the state-wide case tracking system?

The Indianapolis Star story from March 8th called it a "$70 million project" that "has eaten up at least $7.5...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 22, 2005

Ind. Courts - Marion County: Security fears renew call to move courts

"Security fears renew call to move courts" is the headline to this story today by Kevin O'Neal in the Indianapolis...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 22, 2005

Monday, March 21, 2005

Courts - In Courts, Threats Have Become a Fact of Life

The Sunday NY Times had a chilling front-page story headlined "In Courts, Threats Have Become a Fact of Life." The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 21, 2005

Thursday, March 17, 2005

Ind. Courts - South Bend Tribune editorializes against SJR 1

An editorial today in the South Bend Tribune begins:When Joint Resolution 1 was introduced in the Indiana Senate, it was...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 17, 2005

Wednesday, March 16, 2005

Ind. Courts - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette editorializes about Court network

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today about the statewide court case management system. Some quotes:Patience is needed,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 16, 2005

Ind. Courts - Where is Part II of the ILB report on the State-Wide Case Tracking System?

Part II is underway, look for it early next week. I'm reviewing a number of documents and I've talked with,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 16, 2005

Ind. Courts - Chief Justice Shepard to swear in new court interpreters

Via a release today:Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard will swear in the first five people to undergo the rigorous...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 16, 2005

Ind. Courts - No-smoking policy applies to judge, says commissioner

The South Bend Tribune reports today, in a story by James Wensits that begins:St. Joseph County's new no-smoking rule reached...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 16, 2005

Tuesday, March 15, 2005

Ind. Courts - More on Marion County Juvenile Court appointment

"New judge will have less power: Court officials spread out much of the control that juvenile court judge built up...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 15, 2005

Monday, March 14, 2005

Ind. Courts - New Judge Moores to serve as the new juvenile court judge

Although it had earlier been reported that Governor Daniel's apointment to fill Judge Payne's vacancy on the Marion Superior Court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 14, 2005

Sunday, March 13, 2005

Ind. Courts - More stories about court safety

"Outside court, judges take security into own hands" is the headline to a story today in the Fort Wayne Journal...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, March 13, 2005

Saturday, March 12, 2005

Ind. Courts - More about Indiana judges

"Commission recommends suspending Danikolas" is the headline to this story today in the Munster (NW Indiana) Times. Some quotes:GARY |...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 12, 2005

Ind. Courts - Concerns about court safety

A story today in the Munster (NW Indiana) Times is headlined "Judge Pera: 'I'm afraid it could happen here'". The...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 12, 2005

Friday, March 11, 2005

Ind. Courts - Governor Daniels fills vacant Marion County Superior Court position

The Indianapolis Star website is reporting:Marilyn Ann Moores has been appointed Marion Superior Court judge, Gov. Mitch Daniels announced today....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 11, 2005

Ind. Courts - Wayne County Prosecutor David Kolger named Wayne County Circuit Court Judge

The Richmond Palladium-Item reported yesterday, in a story headlined "Prosecutor takes on a different title: judge," that Wayne County Prosecutor...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, March 11, 2005

Thursday, March 10, 2005

Ind. Courts - Part I: Has the state-wide case tracking "wheel" already been invented in Indiana?

If you are a lawyer in one of these twenty Indiana counties -- Bartholomew, Brown, Clinton, Daviess, Delaware, Elkhart, Howard,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 10, 2005

Ind. Courts - Washington County prosecutors face hearing

"Washington prosecutors face hearing: Two allegedly took defendant's notes" is the headline to a story today in the Louisville Courier...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, March 10, 2005

Wednesday, March 09, 2005

Ind. Courts - More on "Plan to links 400 courts hits a wall"

The AP today has a brief story today headlined "Work stops on statewide court-computer network." The story ends with this...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 09, 2005

Ind. Law - Editorial opposes SJR 1, modifying appellate selection and retention

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today opposing SJR 1. Some quotes:Among its various changes to the state...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, March 09, 2005

Tuesday, March 08, 2005

Ind. Courts - Get the politics out of county judiciary

"Get the politics out of county judiciary" is the title to an editorial today in the Indianapolis Star. Some quotes:Our...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 08, 2005

Courts - Plan to link 400 courts hits a wall

"Plan to link 400 courts hits a wall: Costly software glitch halts effort to computerize records statewide" is the headline...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 08, 2005

Monday, March 07, 2005

Ind. Law - More on "Lawyers' groups oppose judicial proposal"

Updating the Saturday ILB entry, "Lawyers' groups oppose judicial proposal," I've been able to obtain a copy of the Senate...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, March 07, 2005

Saturday, March 05, 2005

Ind. Law - Lawyers' groups oppose judicial proposal

Prohibiting same-sex marriage is not the only proposal to amend the Indiana Constitution being seriously considered during this session. Kevin...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, March 05, 2005

Tuesday, March 01, 2005

Ind. Court - Elkhart Superior Court judge Pfaff denies charges

The Elkhart Truth reports today, in a story by Trevor Wendzonka:INDIANAPOLIS -- In a short reply to charges that could...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, March 01, 2005

Monday, February 28, 2005

Ind. Courts - Marion County judges selection bill, formerly snarled, now dead

It seems long ago, but it was only Feb. 16th, that we reported "Marion County judges selection bill snarled." HB...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 28, 2005

Saturday, February 26, 2005

Ind. Courts - Judge Pro Temp named to Wayne Circuit Court

Updating our entry from Feb. 21st, titled "Retired judge remains on bench without replacement," the Richmond Paladium-Item reports today:Wayne Circuit...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 26, 2005

Friday, February 25, 2005

Ind. Courts - Federal judges toured Terre Haute City Hall last week

The Terre Haute Tribune contains this news item today that begins:Federal judges toured Terre Haute City Hall last week to...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 25, 2005

Thursday, February 24, 2005

Ind. Courts - Panel wants to let Senate vote on court nominees

"Panel wants to let Senate vote on court nominees" is the heading of a brief item today in the Indianapolis...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 24, 2005

Wednesday, February 23, 2005

Ind. Courts - Indiana Lawyer Who Missed Court Date Won't Be Sanctioned

"Lawyer Who Missed Court Date Because of Spam Blocker Won't Be Sanctioned" is the heading of a story today being...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 23, 2005

Tuesday, February 22, 2005

Ind. Courts - Upcoming oral arguments before our appeals courts

Access the February schedule of oral arguments before the Indiana Supreme Court here. Three cases are scheduled for Thursday, Feb....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 22, 2005

Monday, February 21, 2005

Ind. Courts - Retired judge remains on bench without replacement

"Retired judge remains on bench without replacement" is the headline to this story today in the Richmond Palladium-Item. Some quotes:Judge...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 21, 2005

Ind. Courts - Overworked Southern Indiana district seeks another federal judge

Bryan Corbin of the Evansville Courier& Press has a story today headed "Overworked Southern Indiana district seeks another federal judge."...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 21, 2005

Sunday, February 20, 2005

Ind. Courts - Marion Superior Court presiding judge Cale Bradford

Marion Superior Court presiding judge Cale Bradford is featured today in the Sunday Indianapolis Star's "Five Questions" feature. A sample:2....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 20, 2005

Saturday, February 19, 2005

Ind. Courts - Former judge Kouros to work for Lake County prosecutor

The Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today, via a column by Mark Kiesling:Unlike Elvis, Lake County Judge Joan Kouros will...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 19, 2005

Wednesday, February 16, 2005

Courts - Marion County judges selection bill snarled

This ILB entry from Feb. 8th reported that HB 1703, under which "Marion County judges would be appointed by the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, February 16, 2005

Tuesday, February 15, 2005

Ind. Courts - More on Clark County judges' spending issues

Updating our entry from Sunday titled "Two Clark County judges' spending criticized" is this story today in the Louisville Courier...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 15, 2005

Sunday, February 13, 2005

Indiana Courts - Two Clark County judges' spending criticized

The Louisville Courier Journal reports today, in a lengthy story by Alex Davis headlined "2 Clark judges' spending criticized: Questions...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, February 13, 2005

Saturday, February 12, 2005

Ind. Courts - Three vying for the seat on the Lake County criminal court bench left vacant by Joan Kouros.

The Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports today:CROWN POINT | A deputy prosecutor and two magistrates are headed to Indianapolis --...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, February 12, 2005

Friday, February 11, 2005

Ind. Courts - David C. Chapleau, the newest St. Joseph Superior Court judge

The South Bend Tribune has a story today by Marti Goodlad Heline about the robing ceremony for David C. Chapleau,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 11, 2005

Tuesday, February 08, 2005

Ind. Courts - Marion County judges selection bill approved by House committee

Yesterday we reported that HB 1703 was about to be heard in committee -- today we report that it has...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 08, 2005

Monday, February 07, 2005

Ind. Law - House panel to hear bill on appointment of judges

"House panel to hear bill on appointment of judges" is the headline to this Indianapolis Star story about HB 1703....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, February 07, 2005

Friday, February 04, 2005

Ind. Courts - Oral arguments coming up next week

One oral argument is scheduled before the Indiana Court of Appeals next week. The case is Hispanic College Fund, Inc....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, February 04, 2005

Thursday, February 03, 2005

Law - More on running for judge in Kentucky

Last fall we had a number of stories on conservative groups' national attack against limits (generally via court rules) on...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, February 03, 2005

Tuesday, February 01, 2005

Ind. Courts - Judges' pay bill advances

Yesterday the ILB posted an entry titled "Uncoupling judges' pay raises from legislators'," quoting from a Fort Wayne Journal Gazette....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 01, 2005

Ind. Courts - More on proposed Marion County Superior Court changes

Saturday the ILB posted an entry titled "Proposal to make Marion County judges elected rather than appointed," based on an...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 01, 2005

Ind. Courts - Wayne Co. judge can't retire yet

"Wayne Co. judge can't retire yet: 'My Man Mitch' needs to replace him first" was the title to a column...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, February 01, 2005

Monday, January 31, 2005

Ind. Courts - Uncoupling judges' pay raises from legislators'

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has an editorial today on judges' pay. Some quotes:The best section of a Senate bill...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 31, 2005

Saturday, January 29, 2005

Ind. Courts - Proposal to make Marion County judges elected rather than appointed

The Indianapolis Star has a story today by Vic Ryckaert on House Bill 1703, which would make Marion County judges...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 29, 2005

Friday, January 28, 2005

Indiana Courts - Filling Judge Payne's seat on the Marion County Superior Court

The Indianapolis Star has this story today today headlined "5 nominated for judge's post: GOP offers candidates to fill the...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 28, 2005

Ind. Courts - Appeals Court intervening in Conner Prairie lawsuit

"Appeals court intervening in Conner Prairie lawsuit" is the headline of a brief story today in the Indianapolis Star. This...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 28, 2005

Thursday, January 27, 2005

Ind. Decisions - More on potential Camm retrial

"$20,000 bond set for Camm in murder case" is the headline to this story today in the Louisville Courier Journal....

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 27, 2005

Ind. Courts - Judges' pay raise bills being considered

Two stories today on the possibility of a pay raise for Indiana judges this year. The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 27, 2005

Wednesday, January 26, 2005

Ind. Courts - Judge faces inquiry over misconduct allegation

The Munster (NW Indiana) Times reports here today:GARY | A panel of three state judges will begin hearing evidence today...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 26, 2005

Thursday, January 20, 2005

Ind. Courts - Reports on yesterday's State of the Judiciary

Two good reports in the papers today on Chief Justice Shepard's State of the Judiciary address to the Indiana...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Thursday, January 20, 2005

Wednesday, January 19, 2005

Indi. Courts - State of the Judiciary

This morning at 10:30 a.m. Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard gave the State of the Judiciary Address to a...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Wednesday, January 19, 2005

Saturday, January 15, 2005

Ind. Courts - Ohio lower court hopping into video online trend

"Ohio lower court hopping into video online trend" is the headline to this story today in the Akron Ohio...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Saturday, January 15, 2005

Friday, January 14, 2005

Ind. Courts - Charges to be filed against Elkhart Superior Court judge

WNDU-TV is reporting this afternoon that "The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications is filing charges against an Elkhart Superior...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 14, 2005

Monday, January 10, 2005

Indiana Courts - Senior Judge Richard P. Good to be Judge Pro Tem to Juvenile Court

Per a release this afternoon from the Office of the Chief Justice:Senior Judge Richard P. Good has been appointed as...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 10, 2005

Friday, January 07, 2005

Indiana Courts - Footnotes in Judicial Opinions

Yesterday, in his opinion in Mirtha McHenry v. State of Indiana (1/6/05 IndSCt), Justice Dickson included this very interesting footnote...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, January 07, 2005

Tuesday, January 04, 2005

Indiana Courts - Practical implementation of the new court rule on access to court records

Here are the most recent ILB entries on the new Supreme Court rule (""Rule 9") governing access to court records,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Tuesday, January 04, 2005

Monday, January 03, 2005

Indiana Courts - St. Joseph Superior Court Judge William C. Whitman retiring

The South Bend Tribune today has a feature story on St. Joseph Superior Court Judge William C. Whitman, who is...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, January 03, 2005

Friday, December 31, 2004

Indiana Courts - New jury rules draw comment

Two pieces today on various of the changes in Indiana jury rules that will take effect January 1, 2005. "Jurors...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 31, 2004

Monday, December 20, 2004

Indiana Courts - Feature on the Indiana Supreme Court

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a lengthy editorial on its website today titled: "The Indiana Supremes: State's top court...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 20, 2004

Indiana Courts - More on Access to Court Records

Updating our entry from yesterday titled "Access to court records clarified via court rule changes effective January 1" (scroll down...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 20, 2004

Indiana Decisions - Oral arguments today

The Indiana Supreme Court has two oral arguments scheduled for today, Monday, Dec. 20. These are the last planned for...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Monday, December 20, 2004

Sunday, December 19, 2004

Indiana Courts - Access to court records clarified via court rule changes effective January 1

"Access to court records" was the heading to this ILB entry from Nov. 17, 2003 which reported, among other things,...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 19, 2004

Indiana Courts - Harrison courthouse dedicated

The Louisville Courier Journal today reports on the dedication of the renovated Harrison County Courthouse in Corydon. Some quotes:The wood...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Sunday, December 19, 2004

Friday, December 17, 2004

Indiana Courts - The Indiana Court Interpreter Program

The Johnson County Daily Journal today has an interesting article headlined "State certification offered for interpreting in court." Some quotes:Being...

Posted by Marcia Oddi on Friday, December 17, 2004

Indiana Courts - Supreme Court grants Marion County Courts $15,000