By Brittany Kelly, State Court Behavioral Health Administrator | Office of Judicial Administration State courts across the country have increasingly recognized that behavioral health challenges—mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring …
By Mindy Pickett, Staff Attorney • Office of Court Services The following are the top changes of interest for judicial officers. Unless otherwise noted, the effective date for these bills is July 1, 2026. For summaries of all new relevant laws, please see …
By Cathrin Verano, Special Collections Development Librarian • Office of Communication, Education & Outreach The 2025 Indiana Civic Health Index, released on January 21, 2026, examines Hoosiers’ election participation, their community involvement, and …
Day of the Child This past President’s Day, over 500 Hoosier youth used their day off from school as an opportunity to participate in civic engagement activities at the Indiana Statehouse. Known as “Day of the Child,” this effort is organized annually by …
By Peyton Restauri, Intern • Office of Communication, Education & Outreach What is the role of a judge beyond the bench and gavel? When a person envisions a judge, the first image that springs to mind might be a solitary figure in a black robe, …
By Nick Parker, Staff Attorney | Office of Court Services, Adult Guardianship Office Guardianship is an area of law that continues to grow and evolve. In recent years, new laws and policies have re-evaluated how society views this legal arrangement, …
By Jamie Devine, Court Improvement Program Administrator | Office of Court Services, Children & Families Division High-quality court hearings play a critical role in achieving timely, safe permanency outcomes for children involved in Child in Need of …
Events & Awards Mental Health and Criminal Justice Summit The National Alliance on Mental Illness Indiana hosted its Mental Health and Criminal Justice Summit on March 6. Jennings County Judge Murielle Bright delivered the afternoon keynote address, …
The Youth Justice Oversight Committee, the Family Law Taskforce, and the Court Improvement Program are actively working on initiatives and tools to help improve court processes for litigants and judges in juvenile delinquency and family law cases. Here are …
On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Chief Justice Loretta Rush delivered her twelfth State of the Judiciary address to Governor Mike Braun and a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly. In her remarks, Rush talked about the critical work done by both …
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