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Issue 27.3 AUTUMN 2018

Indiana Leaders Work Toward Recovery

ODYSSEYA case management system for every court

PROBLEM-SOLVING COURTSOn the Frontline of a Drug Epidemic

The Statewide Opioid Summit began with nearly 1,000 audience members hearing a devastating 911 call that brought the training into quick focus. One Summit attendee sadly explained, “It’s easy to talk about overdose and addiction. But when we have a face or a voice to attach to the issue, it’s a completely different situation.”

The voice that pushed the crisis away from anonymity was that of a panicked mother talking to emergency dispatchers as her son died:

Kristina Nelson: “I need an ambulance, my son’s not breathing.”

911 Operator: “Is he blue?”

Kristina Nelson: “He’s… he’s white… Ohhh God, he is dead!”

Bill Nelson, taking over the phone call: “He is 20 years old, get someone over here.”

911 Operator: “Has he taken anything?”

Bill Nelson: “We don’t know. He’s… he has in the past.”

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Statewide Opioid Summit 2

Drug Treatment Courts Grants 6

Indiana Problem-Solving Courts 8

ICLEO preparing to lead the way 9

Law Day essay winners 11

Former Chief Justice Shepard receives award 11

Indiana Courts Education Network 14

Annual report highlights work of Supreme Court 18

Judicial Conference Committee Appointments 22

COLUMNS

SPOTLIGHT Awards and appointments 10

BITS & BYTES Odyssey: A case management system for every court 12

SIDEBAR Hon. Darrin M. Dolehanty 16

FAMILY VIOLENCE Hidden protection 19

ASK ADRIENNE A Snapshot of New Social Media Challenges 20

by Kathryn Dolan, Indiana Supreme Court Chief Public Information Officer and Haley Loquercio, Intern, Office of Communication, Education, and Outreach

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Bill Nelson, who took over the phone from his distraught wife, is a Marion Superior Court Criminal Division Judge. He made the 911 call 10 years ago, but the grief of losing his stepson is still present. Judge Nelson played the call during his remarks at the summit. While he had never spoken to such a large crowd, Judge Nelson noted, “I reach out or touch somebody and share this story at least once a day in the courtroom because the issue is so prevalent.”

The Opioid Summit was a chance for even more widespread outreach, and his willingness to open-up about such a personal story helped define the day. One attendee who submitted a written evaluation of the program said, “The strong story grabbed my attention and reminded me why I was at the event.”

The Event The Statewide Opioid Summit: Medication Assisted Treatment and Addictions Primer for Justice Professionals took place on July 25. The Indiana Supreme Court, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Indiana University Grand Challenges, and the Association of Indiana Counties worked together to sponsor the one-day event held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

Professionals who play different roles in the Indiana justice system attended the Summit. Union Circuit Court Judge Matthew Cox stated, “I am impressed by not only the number of people here, but the different types: judges, prosecutors, public defenders, probation officers, county and state police, and correctional officers.”

Wayne County Prosecutor April Drake added, “I am here to get a different perspective than what I usually see in the courtroom.”

Chief Justice Loretta Rush, who is also the co-chair of the National Opioid Judicial Task Force, explained why it was important to have county teams that included a variety of justice professionals. “The opioid crisis requires all hands on deck. From the initial 911 call to getting someone back into the community, a person struggling with addiction interacts with many levels of justice professionals, and it is important that everyone becomes educated on best practices to handle the issue.”

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Left: Judge Bill Nelson is pictured with his wife, Kristina, and stepson, Bryan, on January 1, 2001, the same day that he was sworn in as a member of the Marion Superior Court.

Nelson’s stepson passed away in 2009 of a drug overdose. He shared the 911 call with attendees at the Summit.Submitted photo

Above: Dr. Jennifer Walthall is interviewed by a member of the media prior to the start of the Summit. Opposite: Chief Justice Loretta Rush makes opening remarks during the Summit.

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Understanding AddictionEducation focused on opioid use disorder (OUD) and medication assisted treatment (MAT), as well as the evidence that underlies treatment types, best practices, and legal implications. The Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) served as the focus of the working lunch.

“The training was geared toward understanding the importance of MAT and that it isn’t simply substituting one addiction for another,” said one participant in an evaluation. Another echoed the statement reiterating, “The presentation included a breakdown definition of the brain chemistry and the disease of addiction.”

MAT combines the use of counseling and behavioral therapies with Food and Drug Administration approved medications to treat opioid use disorders. Eric Wood, a case manager with the Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program, remarked, “I am excited about MAT because it gives a chance we have never seen in recovery. It gives a person the chance to recover their life, work, family, and finances.”

Dr. R. Andrew Chambers from IU Medicine spoke about “the importance of understanding all aspects of addiction: biological, neurological, behavioral,” as well as the prevalence of addiction, stating “One in five people have this neuropsychiatric disease of addiction.”

Discussion of the ChallengesThe Summit sparked discussion. Participants did not shy away from the extremely difficult challenges associated with solving such a complex problem. In person and in evaluations submitted to organizers, participants pointed out concerns:

• “I am in a small county with few resources. Most of my offenders I supervise who are on opiates have no job or mode of transportation. The nearest clinic is over an hour away. MAT is difficult for my situation. We do try to follow MAT but only those who can get to the medications can take advantage of it.”

• “Over-crowded jails and probation officers with caseloads of 100+ clients aren't effective at this level. Specialized courts and probation officers, jail intervention programs, and consistent recovery management following incarceration is a must.”

• “There is a lot more to this crisis then just addressing the addiction. There are other basic needs of these patients that have to be met such as food, shelter, and transportation. But the real roadblock comes on the side of how do we fund these programs?”

While all the thoughtful questions posed at the Summit could not be answered in one day, the collaborative nature of the Summit ignited action. Wabash County Chief Probation Officer Sarah Lochner explained, “We are fortunate to have a reliable and responsible MAT provider in our community, and they already work diligently to collaborate with us. Now we will create a committee on our Advisory Board to solve some of the issues we have implementing MAT in our jail. We had a long overdue conversation with our jail medical provider and our hospital foundation about MAT. The Summit was the catalyst!”

“I am excited about MAT because it gives a chance we have never seen in recovery. It gives a person the chance to recover their life, work, family, and finances.”- Eric Wood, Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program

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Summit attendees engage in discussion during the working lunch. Brandon George (far right), Executive Director, Indiana Addictions Issues Coalition, was the final speaker of the day, and spoke about his own struggles and accomplishments as a person in long term recovery from substance use disorders.

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Media Coverage The sponsors began the day with a press availability to discuss the important conversations surrounding opioid use. Dozens of media outlets from Indiana and Kentucky attended the event. More than 35 features ran in local newspapers, online, and on television stations:

• “In the room, more than a thousand people are on the front lines in the battle against opioid abuse ... all with the power to make a change.” –WRTV 6, Indianapolis

• “The team members resolved to take the knowledge learned at the conference and put it to use in dealing with drug abusers in Randolph County.” – The News-Gazette, Winchester

• “Fort Wayne Police Department's vice and narcotics captain Kevin Hunter will be in attendance looking for solutions. ‘Treatment is really one of the lacking areas that we need to do better at here in Allen County,’ he explained.” –WANE TV, Fort Wayne

• “Local officials are constantly getting training and more information, in the hopes to help those addicted to the opioids. That is the reason a [Dubois County] team is going to the state summit, ‘We are trying to do our best to address this,’ she [Chief Probation Officer Jenny Lampert] said. ‘People are dying from this — and that’s permanent.’” –Dubois County Herald, Jasper

• “In Clark County, the Family Drug Treatment Court does not use much medication-assistance and that's one reason the county sent a team of people to learn more about what it is and what it does.” –WLKY, Louisville, KY

Hope for Recovery The day-long Summit began with a heavy hearted 911 call, but the closing session provided hope for recovery. The final speaker of the day was Brandon George, Executive Director of the Indiana Addictions Issues Coalition. He is on the advisory board for Indiana’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction, the Expert Panel of Indiana University School of Medicine’s Project ECHO, and is the committee chair of the Indiana Attorney General’s Office Drug Task Force.

While professionally accomplished, the powerful nature of Mr. George’s remarks did not stem from his work expertise, but rather his life experiences. He conveyed his struggles and accomplishments as a person in long term recovery from substance use disorders. “I have all these titles but none of those come close to my ability to be a good father, husband, son, and a good person now. That is what I am most proud of – it is possible now that I help people and help the recovery process.”

“While we have lots of evidence that addiction is a brain disease, to reduce stigma, nothing really shifts perspective from negative to positive like a personal connection and sharing their story.” Mr. George began his road to recovery like many others, in a moment of hopelessness and isolation. He explains that he shares his story because “it is proof that recovery is possible and treatment works.”

While devastating 911 calls like the one made by Judge Nelson and his wife still occur too often in Indiana, the Summit’s closing message showcased the continued need to strive to improve the recovery process for Hoosiers affected by the disease of addiction. The uplifting spirit of the day culminated in a standing ovation for Mr. George who left the audience with proof that recovery works.

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OnlineView photos from the Opioid Summit: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmoX1jNE

Summit Materials https://in.gov/recovery


Family Treatment Drug Courts Grant Awarded to Clark and Marion counties

Throughout the past year, Indiana courts have worked to help combat the

significant rise in opioid overdose deaths. This spring, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment announced the recipients for its 2018 Family Treatment Drug Courts Grant. Clark and Marion counties were each thrilled to be recipients of a $2 million grant. These Indiana counties were two of only thirteen counties nationwide to receive this award.

Both Clark and Marion counties’ family treatment drug courts provide substance abuse treatment, rehabilitation, education, and other resources to help parents who have struggled with drug or alcohol abuse become reunited with their children. The purpose of each $2 million grant is to “expand or enhance substance use disorder treatment services in existing family treatment drug courts” over the course of five years.

Clark County Clark County’s Family Treatment Drug Court began in June 2006 and is led by the Honorable Vicki Carmichael, Judge, Clark Superior Court #4. Bridge to Success, the reunification treatment program began in 2011, currently helps about 25 families per year. This number will expand with the new grant. During the five-year grant period, Clark County will be able to assist over 175 families.

Chief Justice Loretta Rush attended the June 8 community event announcing the receipt of the grant in Jeffersonville. She congratulated Clark County and said, “Judge Carmichael’s work with the Family Treatment Drug Court is a model for how courts can help combat the drug crisis.”

Judge Carmichael recognized the importance of helping families struggling with addiction and stated, “This is one way we can help break the cycle of addiction and broken families, and the grant means we can do it at little or no cost to taxpayers.”

Iris Rubadue, Probation Officer and Project Manager of Clark County’s SAMHSA grant, added: “Since Family Treatment Drug Court is offered at no charge to its participants, it can prove to be pretty costly especially when there are over 25 people enrolled and participating. Once we learned that we were awarded the grant, it was a huge weight lifted off of our shoulders knowing that we will have the financial ability to implement these program(s).”

Clark County residents filled Clark Circuit Court 4 in June during Chief Justice Rush’s visit to congratulate the county’s Family Treatment Drug Courts for receiving a grant.

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BY HALEY LOQUERCIO | INTERN, OFFICE OF COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH

Marion County Marion County’s Drug Treatment Court was created in 1998. Their Family Recovery Court (MCFRC) Program, which began in 2010, is a partnership between Marion County’s substance use disorder treatment providers and juvenile court, led by Magistrate Diana Burleson. Family Recovery Court clients volunteer that Magistrate Burleson is a huge reason why they continue to come back to court each week.

The goal of the MCFRC Program is to help families with a Child in Need of Services (CHINS) case address substance abuse and mental health to prepare the parents to be reunited with their children.

During their five-year grant period, along with expanding the number of families who can enroll in the program, MCFRC will focus on increasing funding for residential treatment options and create a father-specific addition to the program, which has served mostly mothers in the past.

Magistrate Burleson, who is looking forward to the increased number of families the MCFRC will be able to serve, said: “So many of our success stories have expressed gratitude for this program, and we want to continue improving our services so we can help even more Marion County families heal.”

Lara Schilling, the Family Court Coordinator and Project Director for the Marion County SAMHSA Grant, stressed that creating a safe, effective place for families to go through treatment takes the work of many.

“Our program is huge on partnerships and team collaboration. Our case specialist, Lizzy McGrevy, also plays a huge role in our program – she’s been with the program since 2012 and is really passionate about community engagement.”

Working for the Future Schilling (Marion) noted that while there is still stigma surrounding addiction, “We have copious evidence that it is a medical condition that affects the brain. This disease should be treated like any other serious medical disorder, and many individuals struggling with addiction benefit from the more intensive treatment, case management, support and accountability offered by drug courts.”

The work to combat the opioid epidemic is extremely important because it helps saves lives in the present and the future. And, as Iris Rubadue (Clark) observed, “It is beneficial for future generations because in their parents’ sobriety comes stability, love, support, and most importantly, positive role models for children.”

Marion County Magistrate Diana Burleson speaks to attendees of a graduation ceremony for the county’s Family Treatment Drug Courts in February 2017. Thirty-two graduates have successfully completed the county’s Family Treatment Drug Court program since 2010.

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So many of our success stories have expressed gratitude for this program, and we want to continue improving our services so we can help even more Marion County families heal.”- Magistrate Diana Burleson


For information on Problem-Solving Courts, visit courts.in.gov/pscourts, or contact Judge Jonathan Cleary at [email protected] or

Jamie Bergacs, Justice Services Assistant Administrator, at [email protected].

Indiana Problem-Solving Courts:On the Frontline of a Drug Epidemic

There is a problem-solving court near you with at least one in every judicial district! Problem-solving courts are authorized to accept transfers from referring courts within the same county (including from city and town courts) and from out-of-county courts pursuant to Section 26 of the Problem-Solving Court Rules for the purpose of problem-solving court supervision.

Local court rules or local court administrative policy dictate the transfer of cases among circuit and superior courts within the same county. Sharing problem-solving courts across county lines is strictly voluntary and based upon each community’s unique resources. Interested counties are encouraged to identify one person, as the sole point of contact between counties, to help facilitate a smooth supervision transfer into a problem-solving court.

To initiate a transfer, the individual is first screened by the problem-solving court for legal and clinical eligibility. If found eligible, the problem-solving court assumes jurisdiction over a transferred case only for the purpose of problem-solving court participation.

Once a participation agreement is signed by the problem-solving court judge and the parties, the problem-solving court judge has jurisdiction over the participant. Problem-solving court requirements include case management appointments, status hearings, treatment services, and drug testing.

The judge may impose incentives as well as sanctions for non-compliance. With the exception of some transfers involving individuals participating in problem-solving court as a condition of probation, upon discharge from the problem-solving court the underlying case is referred back to the city, town, or out-of-county court for final case disposition.

The Problem-Solving Courts Committee has developed practice guidelines and sample forms to assist courts interested in making and receiving referrals to certified problem-solving courts. The problem-solving court judge must approve the admission of all eligible individuals. Ind. Code § 33-23-16-13(2).

As the Ancient Greek Philosopher Pythagoras stated, “Friends share all things.” Through this supervision transfer model, Indiana judges can help fulfill Chief Justice Loretta Rush’s vision that Veterans Courts are available for all Indiana veterans in need and all other problem-solving courts are available for all Hoosiers in need.

As our nation is devastated by drug abuse, Indiana is uniquely positioned to improve outcomes with 94 certified problem-solving courts in 46 counties and 13 additional problem-solving courts in the planning stages.

Problem-solving courts are one part of the complex solution to the drug epidemic, yet it is not judicially or economically responsible for each of the 92 counties to have its own veterans court, drug court, mental health court, or other problem-solving court.

However, under the Judicial Conference of Indiana Problem-Solving Court Rules, and other applicable Indiana law, courts can voluntarily work together to serve Hoosiers in counties that do not have the specific problem-solving court model needed.

Problem-solving courts provide a highly structured judicial intervention intended to address the core reasons why individuals become involved in the justice system. Problem-solving courts can serve both criminal defendants and juveniles as well as parents with an open CHINS case. Problem-solving courts may be utilized in pre-conviction, post-conviction, and post-imprisonment contexts.


BY HON. JONATHAN CLEARY | JUDGE, DEARBORN SUPERIOR COURT

The 22nd convening of the Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity (ICLEO) Summer Institute took place June 17 to July 27, 2018 at Notre Dame Law School.

Then Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard created ICLEO in 1997 to support minority, low-income, and educationally disadvantaged students who aspire to pursue a law degree and legal career in Indiana. After a rigorous application process, selected students participate in a six-week summer program prior to starting law school.

The Summer Institute curriculum emphasizes academic rigor, and provides students with a significant network and support system through professional development programming, field visits, and social events.

This Summer’s participants met with Supreme Court justices, provided community service, and attended classes focusing on Criminal Law, Torts, Legal Writing, and Legal Foundations. In addition, Judge Philip P. Simon and Magistrate Judge Michael Gotsch of the United States District Court for Northern District of Indiana met with participants.

Since all 22 students successfully completed the Institute and have enrolled in an Indiana law school, the ICLEO Scholars will receive an annual education award to offset the costs of their law school tuition.

To learn more about the Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity and ways that you can become involved with the program, visit courts.in.gov/cleo, or contact the author at 317-234-1376 or [email protected].

Congratulations to members of the 2018 ICLEO first year law student class!

Above: The 2018 ICLEO class poses for a photo with Justice Geoffrey Slaughter, Notre Dame Professor Christine Venter, and Justice Christopher Goff.

PRINT-EDITION VERSIONAdditional photos and the full text of this article are available on the Indiana Court Times blog at indianacourts.us/times.

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Judicial appointmentsElizabeth F. Tavitas was appointed to the Court of Appeals of Indiana, succeeding Judge Michael Barnes, who retired in June after 18 years. Tavitas was appointed to the Lake County Superior Court in 2006 by Gov. Mitch Daniels. Prior to serving on the Superior Court, she served as a deputy prosecutor, public defender, federal law clerk, adult probation officer, and a private practitioner. Tavitas earned both her bachelor’s degree and law degree at the University of Notre Dame.

William R. Walz, IV was appointed to the LaGrange Circuit Court, succeeding Judge J. Scott VanDerbeck, who retired June 1. Walz previously served as a deputy prosecutor in Allen, LaGrange, Marion, Noble, and Shelby counties. Walz earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Indiana and his law degree from Indiana University McKinney School of Law.

Trent Meltzer was appointed to the Shelby Circuit Court, succeeding Judge Charles D. O’Connor, who retired August 23. Meltzer previously served as the city attorney in Shelbyville. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University and his law degree from Indiana University McKinney School of Law.

Marion County Judicial SelectionThree current Marion County judges, Michael Keele, Becky Pierson-Treacy, and Thomas Carroll, are retiring at the end of the year, creating vacancies on the Marion County bench. Gov. Eric Holcomb announced the appointments of Charnette D. Garner, Jennifer P. Harrison, and Mark A. Jones to the Marion County Superior Courts. They will be sworn in on or after January 1, 2019.

Charnette D. Garner serves as chief counsel for the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office. She first joined the office in 2005 and returned in 2015 after a nine-month stint as an assistant United States Attorney. Garner earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University and her law degree from Missouri-Columbia School of Law.

Jennifer P. Harrison practices law at Lewis & Wilkins LLP. She previously served as an attorney with the Marion County Public Defender Agency. Harrison earned an undergraduate degree from Indiana University and her law degree from the Indiana University McKinney School of Law.

Mark A. Jones serves as Magistrate for the Marion Superior Courts. He previously served as an attorney with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, the Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, the Indiana Attorney General’s Office, the Marion County Public Defender’s Office, and in private practice. Jones earned an undergraduate degree from Indiana University and his law degree from the Indiana University McKinney School of Law.

ICJI Board of TrusteesAndrea K. McCord, Lawrence County Circuit Court Judge, was reappointed to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Board of Trustees. She will continue her service to the board through June 30, 2022.

Civility Judge AwardMargret G. Robb, Judge, Court of Appeals of Indiana, received the 2018 Civility Judge Award sponsored by the Indiana State Bar Association Litigation Section. The Award recognizes outstanding civility and professionalism in dealings with fellow judges, attorneys, parties, witnesses, and the public.

Veterans Court awardJulia Jent, Judge, Porter Superior Court 3 received the Veterans Court of Southern Indiana’s Sgt. Steven P. Mennemeyer Memorial Award. The Award recognizes significant contributions to Veterans in Indiana through the Criminal Justice System.

Indiana Public Defender Council Bernice A. N. Corley has been named Executive Director of the Indiana Public Defender Council (IPDC). She replaces Larry Landis, who retired June 29 after 41 years of service. Prior to joining IPDC, Corley served as counsel at the Department of Education, the Indiana Senate, and Indiana House of Representatives. She also served as trial counsel for the Marion County Public Defender Agency.


SPOTLIGHT

Indiana students win national Law Day contestIn celebration of Law Day on May 1, the Indiana Supreme Court promoted the National Center for State Courts’ (NCSC) writing contest for students in grades 3-12. Students were asked to answer why the founding fathers created three branches of government. Indiana had more participants than any other state and came away with three winners!

For the 3rd – 5th grade division, Raquel Atkins from Glen Park Academy in Gary won first place with an entry that included pictures. Seth Morris from Sugar Creek Consolidated in Terre Haute came in third with an entry about the separation of powers.

For the high school division, Randi Mincy from Harrison High School in Evansville won first place with an entry that reflected on lessons the founding fathers learned under British rule.

Read winning entries or watch the video at tinyurl.com/law-day-essay.

Randall Shepard presented with Heritage Keeper AwardOn June 20, the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites awarded former Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard the Heritage Keeper Award. This high honor is given to an Indiana leader who embodies the Hoosier spirit through leadership, achievements, and service.

The ceremony included a performance by the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Honors Choir, welcome remarks by Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites President and CEO Cathy Ferree, and award presentation by Chair of Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites Board of Directors William Browne, Jr. and Former First Lady Judy O’Bannon Willsey.

As part of the program, Justice Mark Massa moderated a discussion between former Chief Justice Shepard and current Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush about the work of the Indiana Supreme Court.

Previous awardees include Former First Lady Judy O’Bannon Willsey; Former Governors Evan Bayh, Mitch Daniels, Joe Kernan, and Mike Pence; and Sarah L. and John C. Lechleitheer.

Congratulations to our former Chief Justice for this prestigious award!

After receiving the Heritage Keeper Award, Former Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard (second from right) proudly held his award for a photo with (L-R) Former First Lady Judy O’Bannon Willsey, William A. Browne, Jr., Chair, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites Board of Directors, and Cathy Ferree, President and CEO, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites.

MORE PHOTOS ONLINEAdditional photos from the awards presentation are available on the Indiana Court Times blog at indianacourts.us/times.

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Case management systemsIn the State of Indiana there are close to 400 courts serving the state’s 92 counties. Approximately 300 of those are trial courts; the remaining courts serve smaller units of government: cities, towns, or townships. Although the types of cases these courts handle varies, meticulous records are kept in every case filed in every such court. A large majority of Indiana courts maintain these records in court “dockets,” officially called the “chronological case summary” or “CCS,” on all of their cases using a computer program called a "case management system" or "CMS."

When the Odyssey voyage beganTen years ago, trial courts in Indiana employed one of 23 different case management systems, if they used one at all. Each county was an isolated silo of information, disconnected from other counties. Adding insult to injury, a city or town court in a given county used a different case management system from the trial courts in that county.

The Indiana Supreme Court gave Trial Court Technology (TCT) the task of one of the most ambitious projects in Indiana Supreme Court history – equip all Indiana courts with a 21st century case management system and connect the courts’ systems with each other and with those who need and use court information.

In 2006, following the recommendation of three review committees which oversaw a 10-month procurement process, the Indiana Supreme Court chose Tyler Technologies Inc. to provide its Odyssey Case Management System (Odyssey) to Indiana courts and clerks. In December of 2007, the first installment of Odyssey was launched in the courts of Monroe County and in the Washington Township Small Claims Court in Marion County.

Lake CountyEvery year since 2007, additional courts have transitioned to Odyssey. A major milestone was reached this past May when the trial courts in the second largest county, Lake, made the conversion to Odyssey. The biggest challenges of converting Lake County was the large number of users and that courthouses were located in four different cities: Crown Point, Gary, East Chicago, and Hammond.

A key component to accomplishing a smooth transition to Odyssey in Lake County was working hand-in-hand with an internal committee of Lake County stakeholders. Chaired by Judge John Sedia, TCT staff coordinated all deployment efforts with this working group.

Supreme Court staff members pose for a picture during the deployment of the Odyssey Case Management System in Lake County in May 2018.

BY MARY L. DEPREZ | DIRECTOR AND COUNSEL FOR TRIAL COURT TECHNOLOGY, OFFICE OF JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION

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In addition to the chairman, Lake County members included Judge John Pera, Judge Julie Cantrell, Judge Marissa McDermott, Judge Diane Kavadias Schneider, Clerk Mike Brown, Chief Deputy Clerk Sylvia Brown, and Data Processing Department Executive Director Mark Pearman.

During April and May, over 450 court and clerk employees were trained to use Odyssey and its various interfaces with state agencies. In addition, TCT provided training to the staff in the prosecutor’s office, public defender’s office, Sheriff 's office, and probation departments and offered several education sessions to the legal community.

The county ‘turned-off ’ their use of the Legacy case management system on Friday afternoon, May 18, and the TCT data conversion team began work immediately. Over that weekend, 2,338,223 court cases were converted to Odyssey.

On the following Monday morning, Odyssey was up and running in Lake County right on schedule!

In addition to the 28 TCT staff who provided hands-on support to the court and clerk users for the next two weeks, TCT welcomed the assistance of some seasoned Odyssey court and clerk users from other counties who volunteered to help.

Special thanks to the following: Tippecanoe County Clerk Christa Coffey, Hamilton County Superior Court Judge William Hughes, Delaware County Clerk Mike King; Shelby County Superior Court Judge David Riggins, and Porter County Deputy Clerks Carrie Martin and Kathy Hartwig.

Indiana Court Information Technology Extranet (INcite)Trial Court Technology created INcite, a secure extranet website that serves as a single environment for hosting all of the web-based applications that the Supreme Court currently provides or will provide in the future.

Contemporaneous with the conversion to Odyssey, TCT deployed two INcite applications: the Public Defender Information System (PDIS) and the Supervised Release System (SRS).

PDIS is an INcite application that interfaces with Odyssey and helps public defenders manage their assigned cases and complete required state reports.

SRS is a case management system for community supervision agencies and it connects to other statewide initiatives that are housed within INcite. These initiatives include Risk Assessment, Abstract of Judgment, Case Plan, and the Presentence

Investigation applications.

TCT staff trained administrative staff and 68 attorneys serving in the Lake County Public Defender’s Office during the month of May. They also deployed SRS to more than 60 users in the county probation department and the Lake County Alcohol and Drug Offender Service division.

The voyage continuesToday over 300 courts in 66 counties are using Odyssey, and 78% of all cases filed in Indiana courts are now in Odyssey. Additional Odyssey deployments are scheduled for 2018 and 2019 with new counties requesting Odyssey each month.

Every county deployment is unique and time consuming. It takes the TCT data conversion team months to ensure that the legacy data is accurately converted to Odyssey. Preparation includes weeks of training court and clerk staff prior to system deployment. TCT employees remain in the county to assist users for two weeks following implementation of Odyssey.

With careful planning and the continued cooperation of judges and clerks, Odyssey could be up and running in every trial court throughout the state by the end of 2021.

For additional information on Odyssey, please contact Mary DePrez at (317) 234-2604 or [email protected].


In the fall of 2016, Indiana Office of Court Services (IOCS) team members from Education, Justice Services, and Programs and Projects, along with representatives from Appellate Court Technology, held a series of meetings to discuss the interest in distance education and a learning management system (LMS). The result of those conversations is the Indiana Courts Education Network (“the Network”), a learning management platform that has been in active development since September 2017.

GOING THE DISTANCEThe Indiana Courts Education Network will reach audiences statewide

Key milestones for the project have been cleared – including finalizing an agreement with a vendor, SumTotal Systems, LLC; contracting with an instructional design specialist; beta testing content; and creating student accounts in the LMS. Vicki Davis, IOCS Deputy Director, hopes that the Network will provide relevant training on demand and at the convenience of the learner, as well as efficiently deliver education to judicial branch personnel including judges, probation officers, clerks, and others.

What is a Learning Management System?An online repository for storing courses, delivering content, and tracking learners’ completion, a learning management system saves time and cost when used to supplement in-person training.

Julie C.S. McDonald, IOCS Deputy Director, cites several factors, including the 2008 recession, that have contributed to the challenge of educating the judicial branch at a reasonable cost. The National Center for State Courts emphasize the benefits of LMS-facilitated blended learning.


BY SCARLETT T. BROOKS | INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SPECIALIST, INDIANA OFFICE OF COURT SERVICES

Advantages of the Indiana Courts Education NetworkIOCS Staff Attorney Diane Mains, who trains a large audience of probation officers, problem-solving court staff, and court alcohol and drug program employees, cites several advantages to distance learning: (1) each student can learn and train at their own pace, (2) the same message is sent to everyone (as opposed to in-person training where every class can be different), and (3) it allows staff to focus on other training needs or engage in exercises or application work with students during the in-person portion of the training.

IOCS Program Coordinator Angie Hensley-Langrel adds that moving some skill-based training online will shift the focus of in-person training to developing staff skills in working with clients.

A Measured ApproachDespite these trends and predictions, the Office of Judicial Administration (OJA) is taking a measured approach to rolling out this new initiative. Jill Acklin, IOCS Education Attorney, emphasizes that the Network will never replace in-person courses. It will only enhance them by offering: pre-requisite courses; education on more topics due to time constraints with our in-person offerings; and, the ability to replay the courses on demand.

Early SuccessesSince late winter, the Network successfully delivered, in beta-testing stage, content on election conduct, court security, ethics, and juvenile justice-related issues. Matthew Hagenbush, IOCS Staff Attorney, adds that the Network is a training resource that is active any hour of the day.

It has also allowed Justice Services to deliver the Court Substance Abuse Management Specialist (CSAMS) test electronically, streamlining the process for both learners and proctors. In addition to increasing efficiency, the Network also provides convenient data analysis that can highlight areas where additional training is needed.

The Probation Officers Exam and Indiana Risk Assessment System (IRAS) test are also slated to go online soon.

For additional information on “The Network,” please contact Jill Acklin, IOCS Education Attorney, at (317) 232-1313 or [email protected].

A Team EffortAppellate Court Technology, IOCS Justice Services, and IOCS Education staff members have also added their expertise in launching the Network. From Appellate Court Technology, Deputy Director of Applications Katie Wilson, and Systems Analyst Ryan Oliver note that the pressure of getting it right the first time allowed the team members to dig deep into how the LMS will be used and who will use it, resulting in a reduction in administrative overhead, increased data accuracy, and more insightful training.

... the Network will provide relevant training on demand and at the convenience of the learner, as well as efficiently deliver education, particularly to new judicial branch personnel.


Wayne County Judge Darrin Dolehanty carries the bicentennial torch during a relay in celebration of the Indiana Bicentennial in 2016. Dolehanty’s leg of the relay was along U.S. 40, just west of Centerville.

Wayne Superior Court 3 Judge Darrin M. Dolehanty is a 1989 graduate of Indiana University and a 1992 graduate of Indiana University Maurer School of Law. Following graduation, he practiced law for two years before joining the office of the Wayne County Prosecutor serving as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney from 1994 to 1997 and as Chief Deputy Prosecutor from 1998 to 2002. He was elected to the Wayne Superior Court in November 2002 and re-elected in 2008 and 2014.

Judge Dolehanty is on the Board of Directors of the Judicial Conference of Indiana and a member of its Strategic Planning and Juvenile Justice Improvement committees. He is on the Board of Managers of the Indiana Judges Association (IJA) and serves as Secretary-Treasurer. He is also on the Board of Directors of the Indiana Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (ICJFCJ) and its President. Judge Dolehanty is a member of the Supreme Court GAL/CASA Advisory Board.

Judge Dolehanty married his wife, Cherie, in July 1996. She is the Director of University College on the local IU East campus. They have two rescue dogs, Stella and Kona.

What was your childhood like?I am the third of four kids and had a fabulous childhood, growing up in Wayne County. I attended a parochial grade school in Richmond and graduated from Centerville High School (Go Bulldogs!).

Our back yard butted up to the neighborhood elementary school, and we had probably a hundred acres of field to explore and play. We had fabulous neighbors while growing up, and I still count many of them among our closest friends.

Darrin M. DolehantyThis is the 46th Court Times article that highlights up close and personal a member of the Indiana Judiciary.

Judge Dolehanty with a 5th grade class at Hagerstown Elementary in celebration of Constitution Day in September 2017.

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What prompted you to study law?I spent my freshman year in the IU School of Education and switched direction to the School of Public and Environmental Affairs during my sophomore year. I credit my decision to study law to the direct influence of three powerful personalities: Judge J. Brandon Griffis (instructor of Juvenile Law), Dean Frank Motley (Critical Legal Studies instructor), and Judge John Baker from our Court of Appeals (while he was teaching at IU Bloomington).

What is the most challenging and most rewarding aspect of being a judge? I tell people that being a trial court judge in Indiana is one of the best gigs around. We have the opportunity to influence, hopefully in a positive way, the direction of our community and state. And, I enjoy the inspiring and entertaining dynamics of a high-volume courtroom.

The downside to all of this is the ever-present stress that comes along with presiding over so many cases that arise from family dysfunction and childhood trauma.

What profession would you choose outside of the law?Other than my wife, I don’t know that too many people would anticipate this response. I would like to try my hand at songwriting. Imagine being the person who wrote the lyrics for “Lyin’ Eyes,” “If You Don’t Know Me By Now,” “Eleanor Rigby,” or the music for “Gimme Shelter.” I’m not suggesting I have the required skillset, but I would sure like to give it a go someday.

Do you have any hobbies or favorite leisure activities?Although my joints, bones, and muscles frequently object, I love being physically active. Running, cycling, swimming (well, not so much with swimming, but it is a big part of triathlon), and walking our dogs are important parts of a good day for me. Last summer a good friend challenged me to try Spartan racing, and it is a total blast.

Who are the people you most admire and why?Among the many inspirational people, I most admire my wonderful wife, who encourages, tolerates, and shapes me. And, I greatly admire my parents for their dedication to raising their four kids and to the institution of family.

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Do you have a favorite saying or quote? I often say (perhaps too often) “4 out of 5 people will tell you to never trust someone who cites statistics.” That one cracks me up every time.

And, another that resonates with me, from the movie “Rocky Balboa” (and who doesn’t like a good “Rocky” movie?)

“[The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place, and I don’t care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life.] But it ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done.”

Name one or more books that would make your recommended reading list.I’m a lifelong comic book fan! But when my 7th grade teacher read Stephen King’s The Shining to us over a period of several weeks, I was hooked. My favorite King novel is The Talisman, which he co-wrote with Peter Straub. I am also reading: Spartan Up!, World In My Eyes (autobiography of Richard Blade, a DJ from the 1980’s), and the latest Stephen King release, The Outsider.

Do you have a preferred getaway spot or place where you like to relax, alone or with your family?Cherie and I love Key West, a warm, friendly island, with great food and incredible live music.

What are you most looking forward to in the next 10 years?I plan to stay on the bench for another term, before retirement and serve as a Senior Judge with continued involvement in our new judge orientation program. And, I might have an original song by then.

What question did we not ask, that you think should be asked, and what is your response to that question?“If you could have one superpower, what would it be?” The best response I think is by actor Craig T. Nelson: “forgiveness.” A good friend gave me a nicely-framed version of the Bible passage where King Solomon requested “wisdom” for his superpower. Kind of hard to top that one for a trial court judge – but it would be pretty cool to be “invulnerable” too!


OFFICE OF COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH

Report highlights work of Supreme Court

On September 10, the Indiana Supreme Court’s annual report was released online. The report, which focuses on activity during fiscal year 2017-2018, offers information about the work of the Court and its affiliated agencies. In addition to providing statistics on the nearly 850 cases considered by the Court, the report also details the administrative work of the judicial branch.

The five justices heard oral arguments in 56 cases and handed down 71 majority opinions after reading tens of thousands of pages of briefs. In 2017-2018, 77% of Court opinions were unanimous.

A variety of Supreme Court agency initiatives and statistics are detailed in the report, along with photographs of judicial branch leaders interacting with students, community members, judges, and the press.

On September 18, the Justices of the Court spoke to media about the report in the Supreme Court conference room in downtown Indianapolis. Justices offered insight into the state of Indiana’s judiciary and spoke about the work of the Court during the fiscal year.

By the end of the fiscal year:6 million documents e-filed statewide

298 courts in 62 counties maintained records in Odyssey (the state record system)

214 days of judicial educational opportunities offered

485 applicants passed the Indiana bar exam

111 attorney discipline matters disposed

457 tweets highlighted opinions and other court announcements

The report is available at courts.in.gov/supreme


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BY HON. MARIANNE L. VORHEES | JUDGE, DELAWARE CIRCUIT COURT 1GUEST AUTHOR

FAMILY VIOLENCE

For additional information about this article, please contact Lisa Manning, Family Violence Resource Attorney for the Indiana Office of Court Services,

at (317) 233-0784 or [email protected].

A N I N DIA NA T R IA L C OU RT is presiding over a custody case. Father believes Mother and the children are living in the domestic violence shelter in that county. Father’s attorney asks the judge to sign an order directing Mother to appear at an emergency custody hearing.

The judge signs the order. Father’s attorney takes the order to the Sheriff ’s process server to deliver to Mother at the shelter. Shelter employees refuse to open the door to the process server, refuse to give the order to Mother, and refuse to acknowledge whether Mother and the children are even in the shelter.

How can this happen? Can the shelter really refuse to accept and acknowledge a signed court order?

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Before the judge pulls out the “contempt of court” checklist, the judge should know that both federal statutes and the Indiana Code may control what happens next. The shelter may properly be protecting its clients’ interests. Let me explain why.

First, federal law protects the confidentiality and privacy of adult, youth, and child victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, as well as their families.

The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, 42 U.S.C. 10406(c)(5), and the Violence Against Women Act, 34 U.S.C. § 12291(b)(2)(B), require shelters, rape crisis centers, domestic violence programs, or similar services, who receive federal funding, to maintain their clients’ strict confidentiality.

Second, the Indiana Code has a statute in place, § 35-37-6-1 through § 35-37-6-17, protecting domestic violence and sexual assault victims' confidentiality.

Section 9 precludes a victim advocate or victim service provider from disclosing information in a judicial proceeding identifying where a victim received temporary emergency shelter, unless the facility is a party to the proceeding. The statute also does not allow a court to compel a victim, victim advocate, or victim service provider to disclose confidential communications. (See the statute for all the applicable definitions.)

The Indiana Supreme Court has recognized the victim advocate privilege provides extensive protection from disclosure and described this privilege as broader than both the counselor-client privilege and the psychologist-patient privilege.

In re Crisis Connection, Inc., 949 N.E.2d 789 (Ind. 2011). The Court noted the statute “does not authorize any balancing of interests or in camera review in criminal prosecutions,” and “it makes no exception for the disclosure of confidential communications or information by court order.” Id. at p. 799.

Don’t let these statutes take you by surprise. Be alert and aware whenever a litigant seeks information about a victim who has taken residence in a shelter. Be careful whenever a litigant seeks information from a shelter or victim advocate. Consult the statutes before making any ruling.

The Indiana Supreme Court has recognized the victim advocate privilege provides extensive protection from disclosure and described this privilege as broader than both the counselor-client privilege and the psychologist-patient privilege.


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BY MARCUS ALAN McGHEE | STAFF ATTORNEY, INDIANA COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Judiciaries across the nation appear to have received the message from judicial conduct commissions regarding vitriolic posts on social media platforms. Such commentary has been condemned as indecorous and lacking the unbiased impartiality required from the bench.

However, as judicial discipline cases and advisory opinions about social media have been handed down, the way judicial officers communicate online has not necessarily stopped, but shifted, from an active user to a more passive one. The question then becomes – is this new passive nature any less riddled with ethical pitfalls?

The Perils Faced by a Passive UserLIKING A POSTWhile not actively stating support for a person, organization, or cause, a judge can be seen as illustrating her support when she likes, shares, reposts, retweets, or follows a person, a post, or an organization.

Each gesture acts as a tacit endorsement. The Facebook Help Center states that “[c]licking Like below a post on Facebook is a way to let people know that you enjoy it without leaving a comment.” And “[j]ust like a comment, anyone who can see the post can see that you liked it.”

For lay persons this may be of little significance, but “[a] judge [is required to] act at all times in a manner that promotes public confidence in the independence, integrity, and impartiality of the judiciary . . . .” See IN ST CJC Rule 1.2. Canon 1 additionally requires that a judge “shall avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety.” Id. Rule 3.1 provides that “when engaging in extrajudicial activities, a judge shall not . . . participate in activities that would appear to a reasonable person to undermine the judge’s independence, integrity, or impartiality.”

In the Matter of Whitmarsh, the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct disciplined a judge for making a Facebook post about a pending matter in a neighboring court. See In the Matter of Whitmarsh, Determination (New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct December 28, 2016).

Judge Whitmarsh posted that she felt “disgust for a select few” that the defendant had been charged with a felony rather than a misdemeanor because of a “personal vendetta,” that the investigation was the product of “CORRUPTION” caused by “personal friends calling in personal favors,” and that the defendant had “[a]bsolutely” no criminal intent.

Following your Friends to a Faulty ConnectionA SNAPSHOT OF NEW SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGES

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Judicial officers seeking ethical advice on the Code of Judicial Conduct may contact Staff Attorney Marcus Alan McGhee at (317) 233-0225

or [email protected]; or Counsel to the Commission Adrienne Meiring at (317) 232-4706 or [email protected].

The comment alone was deemed worthy of sanction, as it violated the rule prohibiting a judicial officer from commenting on a matter pending before any court. See e.g., IN ST CJC Rule 2.10.

However, what makes this case pertinent is that the judge was also admonished for the comments of her Facebook friends. One friend suggested that the charges were filed because the complainant and the charging prosecutor had some type of “close personal relationship” and that there was no support for the charges, while another friend said it was “an abuse of our legal system” to over-charge. The judge “liked” each of these posts.

The New York Commission determined that the Judge could be disciplined for the posted comments of her friends because (1) they were displayed on her public profile page, (2) she did not delete the posts, and (3) the judge “liked” the comments. The Commission reasoned that the judge liking the post suggested that she condoned or enjoyed the nature of the post.

Additionally, the Commission noted that it was of little consequence that the comments were limited to where only her friends could view them. The Commission stated that such a limited audience provides a false sense of security, as those friends can share it with their friends, which in effect strips away any meaningful sense of privacy. See ABA Formal Opinion 462, “Judge’s Use of Electronic Social Networking Media,” (2/21/13).

SHARING A POSTSimilarly, reposting, sharing, or re-tweeting a statement posted by another has been viewed as adopting the statements contained within that post.

The Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct publicly reprimanded a judge for posting on his Facebook page a meme endorsing the extermination of Muslims and statements “railing” against liberals. See Public Reprimand of Burkeen (Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct February 21, 2018).

The Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission publicly reprimanded a judge for sharing a news story on her Facebook account with the comment, “This murder suspect was RELEASED FROM JAIL just hours after killing a man and confessing to police.” See In re the Matter of McLaughlin, Agreed Order Public Reprimand (Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission June 12, 2018).

In both situations, the conduct commissions found that the judge’s sharing of a previously-created piece of media amounted to promotion of the material and, given the subject matter discussed, did not promote the integrity of the judiciary.

Recommendations for Updating Your Security SettingsWith a steady stream of updates, social media sites bring new possibilities for judicial officers to tangle with possible violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct. When engaging in social media, here are some things to consider regarding your security settings:

1. Limit who may view your profile.

2. Limit who can tag you in pictures, posts, and comments. When you “tag” someone, you create a link to their profile. Sometimes family and friends will want to associate you with an event, a picture, or an organization that they are passionate about. However, a judicial officer has a heighted responsibility to remain impartial (IN ST CJC Rule 1.2), to not participate in an activity that would require consistent disqualification (IN ST CJC Rule 2.11), or associate with discriminatory organizations (IN ST CJC Rule 3.6). Limiting who can attach items to your profile will ensure that you exercise greater control over your online persona.

3. Limit the ability of others to post on your timeline or comment on your posts.

4. Delete or limit who can view old posts that may prove problematic.


Every summer, judicial officers request their preferences for committee service, choosing between the 21 Judicial Conference committees and two Indiana Judges Association jury instruction committees. The Chief Justice appoints these judicial officers to one of their preferred committees for a 3-year term that is renewable for an additional term of the same length. The number in parenthesis following the judicial officer’s name is the year of appointment; an asterisk and a second number in parenthesis indicates the year of appointment as chair, if applicable.

Judicial Conference Committee AppointmentsE F F E C T I V E S E P T E M B E R 5 , 2 0 1 8* DENOTES CHAIR

Community Relations CommitteeAkers, Blaine (’14)Broden, John (’17)Deboer, Mary (’18)Fahl, Douglas (’13)Granger, Greg (’15)Granger, Maria (’18)Hannah, Therese (’13)*Lynch, Sheryl (’15, 16’)Marchal, Helen (’13)Morrissey, Michael (’15)Moss, Sheila (’15)Newton, Christopher (’14)Rader, Michael (’18)Vivo, Tiffany (’14)

Court Alcohol & Drug Program Advisory Committee*Bardach, Gail (’17, ’17)Brown, Jonathan (’17)Davis, Angela (’16)Fee, Kristin (St. Joseph)(’16)Jacobs, Brad (’16)Johanningsmeier, Ryan (’15)Kiely, David (’15)Martin, Dena (’18)McCord, David (’18)Nugent, Peter (’18)Reed, Michael W. (’13)Skaggs, Jeff (Harrison)(’17)Straus, J. August (’13)Zeman, Laura (’17)

Court Personnel CommitteeBonfiglio, David (’15)Bova, Paige (’13)Coffey, Christa (’12)Gillaspie, Kyle (’18)Goldman, Marty (’14)King, Michael (’18)LeMay-Luken, Stephenie (’18)Rath, Bob (’18)Molter, Daniel J. (’14)Moore, Marcia (’15)*Orth, Susan (’11, ’11)Osborn, James (’16)Riggins, David (’17)Rohrer, Rhonda (’18)VanOsdol, Emily (’14)Zimmerman, Eric (’14)

Court Security Committee*Barajas, Heather (’16, ’17)Bauer, Torrey (’18)Brown, Monte (’18)Cappas, Sam (’15)Certo, David (’13)Cox, Matthew R. (’17)Ferguson, Renee Allen (’13)Mrzlack, Robert (’18)Murphy, H. Patrick (’16)Najam, Edward, Court of Appeals LiaisonPoore, Steven (’17)Reece, Hunter (’17)Reyome, Jason (’18)Wilson, William (’17)Worton, James (’13)

Criminal Benchbook CommitteeCampbell, Stephanie (’17)Davis, Wendy (’18)*Graham, Clayton (’13, ’15)Happe, David (’15)Hooper, David (’13)Hurley, Elizabeth (’13)Kepner, Rex (’18)Kocher, Crystal (’17)Kramer, Michael (’13)Mullican, Sarah (’17)Plummer III, John (’18)Pyle, Rudolph, Court of Appeals LiaisonRogers, Clark (’13)Sanford, Jeffrey (’16)Sharp, Jeff (’15)

Criminal Law Policy CommitteeAlexa, William (’16)*Apsley, R. Kent (’15, ’17)Carlisle, Sheila (’16)Christ, Annie (’17)Gull, Fran (’17)King, Ryan J. (’15)Massa, Mark, Supreme Court LiaisonMount, Jason (’17)Murray, Lynn (’16)Osterday, Kristine (’18)Poynter, Richard (’13)Rentschler, Jason (’17)Rogers, Clark (’14)Stuard, Rhett (’17)Trockman, Wayne (’15)Verkamp, Nathan (’15)

Domestic Relations CommitteeBerdine, Lisa (’18)Diener, Benjamin A. (’13)Gammage, Andre (’13)Godfrey, Steven (’18)Grimm, Kurt (’17)Haile, Christopher (’14)Kern, Marie (’17)*Lee, A. Christopher (’14, ’16))Loyd, Mark (’13)McLane, Brian (’13)Morgan, Lori (’16)Najjar, David (’17)Newton, Jennifer (’13)Smith, Greg (’15)

Ethics & Professionalism CommitteeColeman, Gerald (’17)Houk, Philip (’17)Krieg, Robert (’17)Meiring, Adrienne, Judicial Qualifications LiaisonMiller, Gary (’15)Miskimen, Amy (’16)Pancol, Gus (’18)Parent, Bruce (’15)Renner, Mark (’17)Shively, Leslie C. (’13)Siamas, Harry (’18)*Welch, Heather (’17, ’17)Williams, Brian (’17)

Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee*Avery, David (’13,’ 13)Brown, Elaine, Court of Appeals LiaisonDietrick, PJ (’16)Doi, Keith (‘18)Freed, Paul (’15)Gooden, Alicia (’16)Northam, David (’14)Raduenz, Nanette (’12)Roach, John T. (’12)Rudisill, Luke (’18)Scheele, Stephen (’17)Todd, Jeff (’18)Weber, Joseph (’15)

Civil Benchbook CommitteeBoyer, Thomas (’15)Coombs, Cody (’18)*Cure, Elizabeth (’15, ‘17)Greenaway, William (’17)Joven, James (’18)Leach, Jeryl (’16)Parry, Brant (’13)Roper, Brenda (’17)Singleton, Paul (’17)Travis, Amy Marie (’18)Zielinski, Dan (’15)


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Judicial Administration CommitteeAylsworth, Robert (’14)Bobay, Craig (’14)Campbell, J. Richard (’14)Claypool, Joseph (’16)Fouts, Kurtis (’17)Hawkins, Grant (’17)Horn, Gregory (’17)Hughes, William (’16)Klineman, Christina (’15)*Maughmer, Rick (’10,’13)Spahr, Timothy (’13)Tornatta, Robert (’14)Vann, Robert (’14)

Judicial Education CommitteeBarbar, Amy (’14)Benjamin, Kelly (’17)Bowers, Stephen (’14)Clark, Marla (’15)David, Steven, Supreme Court LiaisonDowling, Kimberly S. (’13)Eisgruber, Kurt (’16)Fee, William (’14)*Felts, Thomas J. (’12, ’16)Gammage, Andre (’16)Kramer, Michael (’15)Meek, Joseph (’18)Mohler, Bradley (’14)Oakes, Timothy (’17)Reddy, Lakshmi (’16)Shurn, Michael (’16)Smith, Mark (’14)Todd, Charles (’18)Weber, Joseph (’18)

Jury CommitteeBergerson, Michael S. (’15)Boswell, Diane (’17)Boyce, John Jay (’14)Cataldo, Teresa (’15)Kellams, Marc (’13)Kroh, Stanley (’18)Kukelhan, Chad E. (’13)*McLaughlin, Sally (’15, ’17)Menges, William (’18)Newkirk, Frank (’17)Owen, Steven (’18)Sedia, John (’14)Webster, Jon (’18)

Juvenile Benchbook CommitteeAng, Roseanne (’18)Berish, Sally (’13)Cates, David (’16)*Graham, Faith (’14, ’16)Gruett, Matthew (’17)Hanlon, Kelsey (’15)Hartzler, Sherry (’18)Kelly, Daniel W. (’13)Love, Karen (’15)Lueck, Kaarin (’15)MacTavish, Bruce (’17)Nikirk, Nathan (’18)Pappas, Daniel (’17)Polando, Graham (’15)Sirk, Scott (’18)Yonally, Amanda (’16)

Juvenile Justice Improvement CommitteeBranstetter, Hubert (’17)Carmichael, Vicki, ICJFCJ LiaisonDavid, Steven, Supreme Court LiaisonDolehanty, Darrin (’14)Fox, James (’13)Hanson, Matthew (’15)Headley, Matthew (’16)*Kenworthy, Dana (’15.’18)Moores, Marilyn (’14)Niemeier, Brett (’17)Petit, Bruce (’15)Pratt, Charles (’18)Rinkenberger, Gwenn (’17)Stefaniak, Thomas (’18)Trevino, Andrea (’18)

Probate CommitteeAuxier, Darrell (’13)Bailey, Russell (’18)*Cody, Terrence (’14, ’17)Davis, William (’15)Eichholtz, Steven (’15)Foley, Peter R. (’15)Hagen, Steven (’17)Houk, Phillip (’18)Levine, Stanley (’15)

Probation CommitteeAlevizos, Thomas (’16)Banina, Daniel (’15)Crane, Kit C. Dean (’13)Foley, Carolyn (’18)Hamner, Lance (’13)Hardtke, Elizabeth (’17)Jones, Amy (’13)*Kiracofe, Kenton (’12, ’17)Marchal, Jeffrey (’18)Miller, Patrick (’17)Muehlhausen, James (’17)Quillen, Lori Thatcher (’14)Wallace, Kevin (’18)Williams, Randy (’17)Wolf, Linda Ralu (’15)

Problem Solving Courts CommitteeBardach, Gail (’15)Bowen-Slaven, Lisa (’18)Brock-Fleetwood, Nedra (Lawrence)(’14)Cantrell, Julie (’18)*Cleary, Jonathan (’15,’17)Diekhoff, Mary Ellen (’17)Feick, John (’15)Friedman, Greta (’17)Goff, Christopher, Supreme Court LiaisonGrayson, Joni (’18)Hensley, Michael (’16)Kitch, John (’14)Medlock, Larry (’16)Paiano, Tara (Elkhart)(’17)Salinas, Jose (’15)Vasquez, Salvador (’11)Williams, Joseph (Gibson)(’14)Winsett, Jacob Zach (’15)

Protection Order CommitteeAntrim, Andrew K. (’15)Broadwell, Marshelle (’17)Chidester, David (’12)Coriden, Kathleen (’17)Dawkins, William A. (’15)Dedelow, Alexis Vazquez (’17)DeGroote, Jennifer (’13)Dungan, Sara (’15)Gaughan, Danielle (’18)Harvey, Holly (’17)Haughton, Valeri (’13)Hunter, Justin H. (’13)Lantz, Paula, County Clerk LiaisonLloyd, Mary Margaret (’18)*Persin, Sean (’16, ’17)

Special Courts Committee*Abbott, Ken (’13.’18)Bacon, Kimberly (’17)Bailey, Matt (’15)Baker, John G., Court of Appeals LiaisonBelzeski, Kathleen (’17)Cannon, Thomas (’16)Coffey, Randy (’13)Cook, Brian D. (’13)Graves, Garland (’16)Haas, Warren (’15)Noone, Kyle, Ex OfficioSandifur, Travis (’18)Thode, Jeffrey (’17)Thorne, Jeffrey (’15)Verheye, Julie (’16)Villalpando, Jesse M. (’15)Wicks, Charles (’18)

Strategic PlanningBaker, John G., Court of Appeals LiaisonChristofeno, Michael (’17)David, Steven, Supreme Court LiaisonDolehanty, Darrin (’15)Evans, John (’17)Gull, Fran (’18)Hostetler, Steven (’16)McCord, Andrea (’17)Osborn, James (’18)*Pera, John (’11,’18)Quint Lohorn, Peggy (’11)*Spitzer, Mark (’16, 18)Stalbrink, Richard (’18)

INDIANA JUDGES ASSOCIATION Civil Instructions CommitteeAyers, Cynthia (’13)Boyer, Nancy Eshcoff (’13)Bridges, Denny (’18)Chapleau, David C. (’13)Chavis, John (’18)Dudley, Mark (’17)Gilmore, Sherry Gregg (’18)Lund, Gretchen (’15)Mattingly, Kimberly (’18)McDermott, Marissa (’17)*Shively, Leslie C. (’13, ’17)Tavitas, Elizabeth, Court of Appeals LiaisonTrout, Joseph D. (’13)

Criminal Instructions CommitteeBradford, Cale, Court of Appeals LiaisonCoy, Gregory (’16)Fink, Kelli (’15)Hagenmaier, Richard (’18)Hall, Kim (’16)Keirns, Samuel (’18)*Kincaid, Matthew (’15, ‘17)Kirsch, Robert E. (’14)Kolger, David A. (’12)McVey, Kristen (’18)Nardi, Frank (’12)Pigman, Robert (’15)Snyder, James Kevin (’16)Stoner, Mark (’18)Surbeck, John (’13)Witham, Bob (’13)Young, Dean (’14)

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