Pursuant to Ind. Trial Rule 80, the Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has posted several proposed rule amendments. Comments are invited and should be submitted no later than April 27, 2018.

United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has given notice of proposed modifications to Circuit Rule 10 and the recision of Circuit Rule 11.

On Tuesday, May 22, e-filing will be mandatory for attorneys in this court for all subsequent and initial filings in case types that allow it.

The 2018 legislative session concluded on Wednesday, March 14, with legislators working just a few minutes past the midnight deadline. With the number of dead bills, the Governor has stated that he is open to the possibility of a special session to resolve key issues.

The Marion Superior Court Executive Committee approved a new operational model on March 15, 2018.

The practice-area specific Bill Watch reports for March 13 are now available. The reports highlight the pending bills of particular concern to different sections within the bar.

The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee (MCJSC) conducted interviews of the incumbent trial court judges seeking retention on March 12-13. The 14-member MCJSC was established by the Indiana General Assembly in 2017 and is chaired by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Mark Massa.

The practice-area specific Bill Watch reports for March 6 are now available. The reports highlight the pending bills of particular concern to different sections within the bar.

Electronic filing is now available in the Fishers City Court. On Tuesday, May 1, e-filing will be mandatory for attorneys in this court for all subsequent and initial filings in case types that allow it.

The Honorable Jane E. Magnus-Stinson, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, is pleased to announce that Doris L. Pryor today began her duties as United States Magistrate Judge. Judge Pryor fills the vacancy created by the untimely death of Magistrate Judge Denise K. LaRue, who passed away on August 2, 2017.