Marion Superior Court will commence major felony jury trials the week of August 24. Lower felony, misdemeanor and civil trials will begin the week of September 14.

The Judicial Conference Advisory Committees on Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil, and Criminal Rules circulated to the bench, bar and public proposed amendments to their respective rules.

Many schools throughout the Indianapolis area have chosen to push back their start dates or have an all virtual start, and it's possible that local or state officials will eventually mandate that all schools follow suit. This fall will bring even more uncertainty into our lives as we send our children back to school. So, what is a working parent to do?

The Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to Trial Rule 9.2 and Trial Rule 32.

The brand new IndyBarHQ facility, opened in 2020, boasts meeting spaces now available for reservation! Our flexible meeting rooms feature state-of-the art technology, reliable wi-fi connectivity and easy access via private street-level entrances.

Judges Christina Klineman and Amy Jones recently provided a judicial update from the Criminal Court, which you can view here. Topics of discussion include a review Trial Rules 14 (Use of Telephone and Audiovisual Telecommunication) and 17 (Emergency petition for Administrative orders), explaining how we got to this point, the legal basis for the operations and specific operational changes.

The pandemic—and shift to remote work—is speeding up a shift that has been years in the making.

The order requires all staff members and visitors over the age of two to wear a face covering that covers the nose and mouth during court hearings, trials or similar proceedings at the City-County Building.

The plan includes details on screening procedures, court operations, detention and probation operations, jury trials and more.

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