The Office of Judicial Administration recently proposed amendments to Criminal Rule 2.1 and Trial Rule 3.1 that would require cell phone numbers to be included on appearances. The Indianapolis Bar Association surveyed attorney members on this change and subsequently, through the association's board of directors, submitted comment on the proposed amendments to the Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure

Over the last several years, many of the federal rules have undergone a process known as restyling, designed to make them simpler, more understandable and easier to read and use. With the exception of the rules in Part 8, which were recently revised, the Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure have not been restyled, partially in deference to their close linkage to provisions of the Bankruptcy Code.

The salary for this position is based on the Indiana Probation Officer Salary Schedule. Hendricks County has several health plans from which to choose and PERF. The deadline to apply is April 30.

The Indianapolis Bar Association was saddened to learn of the passing of retired Marion Superior Court Judge Patricia Gifford on April 8, 2018. 

For the first time, the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission will undertake an advisory role to lawyers. The Commission will provide ethical guidance through formal written advisory opinions and informal individual guidance.

In order to provide an opportunity for the participants of the Bar Leader Series to actively utilize the skills and knowledge that they are learning through the series, the class has been asked to identify an unmet need and develop and execute community service projects aimed to assist those needs to benefit the Indianapolis community.

The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee (MCJSC) has received 40 applications for three upcoming vacancies. The vacancies will occur when the terms for Judges Thomas Carroll, Michael Keele, and Becky Pierson-Treacy expire in 2018.

This position is focused on improving race and gender fairness in the courts, and assisting minority, low-income, and educationally disadvantaged students pursue a law degree in Indiana.

The City of Indianapolis has given notice that it has issued a request for qualifications for the representation of the Department of Public Works and other city agencies in eminent domain litigation.

At Indiana Legal Services, we’re grateful. As the largest civil legal aid program in Indiana and the only statewide program, we’re grateful for the opportunity to provide individualized legal assistance—including advice and extended representation—to more than 11,000 Hoosiers in 2017.