May 15 Local News Dickson Chosen To Lead Indiana Supreme Court A state panel has picked a new chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. The job goes to Brent Dickson, who has been acting chief justice since Randall Shepard retired in March. Shepard had held the post for 25 years. The 70 year old Dickson is the longest-serving member of the five-member court. He was […] By Rick Howlett May 15 Local News Dickson Chosen To Lead Indiana Supreme Court Rick Howlett
May 7 Local News Massa Formally Takes Seat on Indiana Supreme Court Indiana’s newest Supreme Court justice has been formally seated on the bench. Mark Massa was publicly sworn in today in the high court chambers. He was appointed by Governor Mitch Daniels to fill the seat left vacant by the retirement of Chief Justice Randall Shepard. Massa is the 107th person to serve on the Indiana […] By Rick Howlett May 7 Local News Massa Formally Takes Seat on Indiana Supreme Court Rick Howlett
Apr 27 Local News Former Indiana Elections Chief’s Law License Suspended The Indiana Supreme Court has suspended former Secretary of State Charlie White’s license on an interim basis because of his felony convictions earlier this year. White was found guilty in February of vote fraud, perjury and theft stemming from his voter registration for the 2010 Republican primary. He was sentenced to a year of home […] By Rick Howlett Apr 27 Local News Former Indiana Elections Chief’s Law License Suspended Rick Howlett
Apr 2 Local News Sullivan Leaving Indiana Supreme Court Indiana Supreme Court Justice Frank Sullivan says he’ll leave the court after 19 years to join the faculty at Indiana University’s law school in Indianapolis. His departure follows the retirement last month of Chief Justice Randall Shepard. Sullivan was appointed to the five-member court in 1993 by Democratic Governor Evan Bayh. Current Governor Mitch Daniels, […] By Rick Howlett Apr 2 Local News Sullivan Leaving Indiana Supreme Court Rick Howlett
Apr 2 Local News Massa Sworn In As Indiana’s 107th Supreme Court Justice From the Associated Press The newest member of the Indiana Supreme Court has been sworn into office. The court says Mark Massa took the oath to become Indiana’s 107th Supreme Court justice during a private ceremony this morning. He was sworn in by the man he is replacing on the court, former Chief Justice Randall […] By Rick Howlett Apr 2 Local News Massa Sworn In As Indiana’s 107th Supreme Court Justice Rick Howlett
Mar 23 Local News Daniels Appoints Former Counsel to Indiana High Court From the Associated Press Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has appointed his former official counsel to a vacancy on the state Supreme Court. Daniels named 50-year-old Mark Massa to fill the seat left vacant by the retirement of Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard. Massa is a former newspaper reporter who currently serves as executive director of […] By Rick Howlett Mar 23 Local News Daniels Appoints Former Counsel to Indiana High Court Rick Howlett
Mar 15 Local News Indiana High Court Says Daniels Can Appoint White’s Successor From the Associated Press: The Indiana Supreme Court has cleared the way for Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels to appoint ousted Secretary of State Charlie White’s replacement, dashing Democrats’ hopes of taking the politically powerful statewide office. The court voted unanimously today to overturn a Marion County judge’s decision ordering the state recount commission to certify […] By Rick Howlett Mar 15 Local News Indiana High Court Says Daniels Can Appoint White’s Successor Rick Howlett
Mar 1 Local News Indiana House Approves Use-of-Force Bill From the Associated Press: The Indiana House has approved a bill laying out when people are justified in using force against police officers. The House voted 74-24 Thursday in favor of the bill that’s a response to the public uproar over a state Supreme Court ruling that residents could not resist officers even during an […] By Rick Howlett Mar 1 Local News Indiana House Approves Use-of-Force Bill Rick Howlett
Feb 29 Local News Indiana High Court Hears Arguments in SOS Succession Dispute From the Associated Press: Indiana Supreme Court justices peppered both sides with pointed questions during arguments to determine whether ousted Secretary of State Charlie White was ever a legal candidate for the office. Most of the questions during today’s hour-long hearing centered on state laws regarding voter registration and the requirements for the secretary of […] By Rick Howlett Feb 29 Local News Indiana High Court Hears Arguments in SOS Succession Dispute Rick Howlett
Feb 27 Local News Indiana Supreme Court To Hear Arguments Over SOS Vacancy The dispute over who should finish the term of ousted Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White moves to the Indiana Supreme Court this week. White can no longer serve as secretary of state following his conviction and sentencing for voter fraud and other felonies. State Democrats and Republicans are at odds over who should finish […] By Rick Howlett Feb 27 Local News Indiana Supreme Court To Hear Arguments Over SOS Vacancy Rick Howlett
Feb 23 Local News Three Finalists Picked for Indiana Supreme Court Vacancy Three finalists have been selected for an upcoming vacancy on the Indiana Supreme Court. The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission chose the three from seven semifinalists today. Governor Mitch Daniels now has 60 days to appoint one of them to the vacancy created by next month’s retirement of Chief Justice Randall Shepard. The finalists are: Indiana […] By Rick Howlett Feb 23 Local News Three Finalists Picked for Indiana Supreme Court Vacancy Rick Howlett
Feb 14 Local News Court: Daniels Doesn’t Have To Testify In IBM Suit From the Associated Press: The Indiana Supreme Court says Gov. Mitch Daniels doesn’t have to answer questions under oath in a $400 million lawsuit that the state filed against IBM Corp. after he canceled a state contract with the company. The court issued its ruling shortly after hearing arguments from lawyers for the state and […] By Rick Howlett Feb 14 Local News Court: Daniels Doesn’t Have To Testify In IBM Suit Rick Howlett
Feb 13 Local News Indiana High Court Hears Arguments In State/IBM Dispute The Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments today over whether Governor Mitch Daniels must give a deposition in lawsuits filed over Daniels’ cancellation of a state contract with IBM. State lawyers contend that Daniels, as a sitting governor, is protected under the state Constitution’s separation of powers clause. IBM attorneys say Daniels should be compelled to […] By Rick Howlett Feb 13 Local News Indiana High Court Hears Arguments In State/IBM Dispute Rick Howlett
Feb 13 Local News Indiana Setting New Guidelines For “Parenting Time” The Indiana Supreme Court is asking for public comments on proposed new guidelines for parental visitation rights in divorce cases. The guidelines were created to help judicial officers make decisions about the amount of time each parent spends with a child when they can’t agree on a visitation schedule. Allen County Magistrate Craig Bobay serves […] By Rick Howlett Feb 13 Local News Indiana Setting New Guidelines For “Parenting Time” Rick Howlett
Feb 7 Local News Indiana Judge Blocks Lawmakers’ Fines; AG To File Appeal The argument over the collection of fines from Democrats who boycotted Indiana House business over labor legislation is likely headed to the state Supreme Court. Yesterday, a Marion County judge ruled that the state improperly seized the fines last year through payroll deduction and ordered a halt to the collection of additional fines imposed this […] By Rick Howlett Feb 7 Local News Indiana Judge Blocks Lawmakers’ Fines; AG To File Appeal Rick Howlett