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Public Admonition of Hancock County Judge
July 3, 2023 | Press Release
The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has issued a Public Admonition of Hancock Superior Court 1 Judge Donald Jack (“D.J.”) Davis.
Halloran, McAdam, and Price nominees for Tax Court vacancy
May 23, 2023 | Press Release
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has selected Kevin A. Halloran, Justin L. McAdam, and Patrick W. Price as the three nominees for the upcoming vacancy on the Indiana Tax Court. Chief Justice Rush, on behalf of the Commission, will submit a report to Governor Eric Holcomb in the upcoming days. After officially receiving the list of nominees, the Governor has 60 days to make his selection.
Judges may allow press to have cameras in trial courts
February 15, 2023 | Press Release
Beginning on May 1, 2023, judicial officers around the state will have the authority to allow news media into their courtrooms to record, photograph, and broadcast court proceedings that are not confidential.
Rule 2.17 of the Code of Judicial Conduct has long prohibited broadcasting, recording, or taking photographs of court proceedings and areas adjacent to courtrooms without prior approval by the Indiana Supreme Court. An order amending Rule 2.17, effective May 1, 2023, gives the discretion to allow cameras to the local judges.
Read the February 15 press release
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Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications / Judicial Nominating Commission
251 N. Illinois Street, Suite 1600
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Adrienne Meiring
Counsel
adrienne.meiring@courts.in.gov
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