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Purpose

The Community Relations Committee works on issues relating to the public image of courts and the relationship between courts and the media. Committee projects have included production of a public service video, formation of the Media/Judicial Advisory Group, and formation of a “fire brigade” concept for 1st Amendment issues between courts and the media. This committee meets quarterly. 

Members

Hon. James R. Ahler
Jasper Superior Court
Rensselaer

Hon. Gail Z. Bardach, Chair
Hamilton Superior Court #6
Noblesville

Hon. Sally A. Blankenship
Dearborn Superior Court #2
Lawrenceburg

Hon. Julie N. Cantrell
Lake Superior Court, County Div. #3
Crown Point

Com. Teresa A. Hall
Marion Superior Court
Indianapolis

Hon. Kathleen B. Lang
LaPorte Superior Court #1
Michigan City

Mag. Joseph W. Meek
Bartholomew Superior Court #2
Columbus

Hon. Daniel E. Moore
Clark Circuit Court
Jeffersonville

Mag. David K. Najjar
Hamilton Superior Court
Noblesville

Hon. Terry C. Shewmaker
Elkhart Circuit Court
Goshen

Hon. Jeffrey L. Thode
Porter Superior Court
Portage

Hon. Charles K. Todd, Jr.
Wayne Superior Court #1
Richmond

Hon. Joseph D. Trout
Clay Circuit Court
Brazil

Staff Contact

Jenny Bauer, Esq.
Indiana Judicial Center
30 S. Meridian St., Ste. 900
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-1313
(317) 233-3367 [fax]

Kathryn Dolan
Indiana Supreme Court
Division of State Court Administration
30 S. Meridian St., Ste. 500
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 234-4722
(317) 233-6586 [fax]