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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.


Programs

Awards Nominations

The Judicial Conference Community Relations Committee, on behalf of the Indiana Judges Association, accepted nominations for two awards recognizing “Excellence in Public Information and Education.” The Judge’s Award recognizes a member of the judiciary for efforts in community relations. The Media Award is presented to a member of the media for responsible reporting on the Indiana judiciary. See additional information & nomination criteria

Judges Speakers Bureau

The Speakers Bureau is intended to connect schools with volunteer judges to speak about courts and the law and promote an understanding of the purpose and structure of Indiana's judicial system. The following is a directory of judicial officers willing to speak to K-12 classrooms in their respective counties. Teachers may contact a listed judge by either telephone or email. For more information on the Judges Speakers Bureau, please contact the Office of Communication, Education, and Outreach at oceo@courts.in.gov.

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Constitution Day

Judges are encouraged to find a classroom to visit and celebrate Constitution Day using a variety of resources.

Learn more about Constitution Day

View photos from 2023 Constitution Day outreach efforts


Documents

Minutes

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2021

Members

Hon. Kelly Benjamin
Bartholomew Circuit Court
Columbus

Hon. Murielle Bright
Jennings Circuit Court
Vernon

Hon. Judi Calhoun
Delaware Circuit Court
Muncie

Mag. Stefanie Crawford
Marion Circuit Court
Indianapolis

Hon. Aleksandra Dimitrijevic
Lake Superior Court
Hammond

Hon. Maria Granger, Chair
Floyd Superior Court #3
New Albany

Mag. P. Chadwick Hill
Hamilton Superior Court
Noblesville

Hon. Gary Miller
Marion Superior Court
Indianapolis

Hon. Michael Morrissey
Tippecanoe Superior Court
Lafayette

Hon. Jason Mount
Scott Circuit Court
Scottsburg

Hon. Bill Nelson
Marion Superior Court
Indianapolis

Hon. Sean Persin
Tippecanoe Circuit Court
Lafayette

Hon. Cheryl Rivera
Marion County Small Claims Court
Perry Township

Hon. Lori Schein
Boone Circuit Court
Lebanon

Mag. Gary J. Schutte, II
Vanderburgh Circuit Court
Evansville

Comm. Austin Shadle
Wayne Superior Court
Richmond

Hon. Stephanie Steele
St. Joseph Superior Court
South Bend

Hon. A. Douglas Stephens
Marion County Small Claims
Pike Township


Staff Contact

David Kuhnz, Staff Attorney
Office of Communication, Education, & Outreach
david.kuhnz@courts.in.gov

Sarah Kidwell, Outreach Coordinator
Office of Communication, Education, & Outreach
sarah.kidwell@courts.in.gov

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