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Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.

Thu, 2014-05-29
General Order Re: Cellular Phones and Electronic Devices in Courtrooms

In effort to increase compliance with Rule 53 and Judicial Conference policy, as well as to mitigate interference with sensitive courtroom sound equipment, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana hereby ORDERS that cellular phones, electronic tablets, personal digital assistants, and all other electronic devices capable of audio or video recording be turned off (and not simply silenced) in all courtrooms of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.  Please see the attached Order for the complete language.

 General Order Re: Cellular Phones and Electronic Devices in Courtrooms

Wed, 2014-05-28
Warning: Fictitious Arrest Warrant Scams Circulating

Two scams, threatening that the recipient will be arrested if a fine or settlement is not paid, are circulating in the U.S. 

  ArrestWarrantScam.pdf

The Third Branch News - Warning!  Arrest Warrant Scam

Thu, 2014-05-08
Chief Judge Young Grants Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction in Baskin vs. Bogan, et al, Case No. 1:14-cv-355-RLY-TAB

On Thursday, May 8, 2014, Chief Judge Young issues an entry granting Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction.  Please see the attached entry for further details.

  Entry on Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction

Thu, 2014-04-24
Nominations for the Henry Hurst Judicial Assistance Award

The Indiana State Bar Association’s Federal Judiciary Committee is currently seeking nominations from federal judges, the public, attorneys practicing in Indiana’s federal courts, and a candidate’s peers for the Henry Hurst Judicial Assistance Award.  The Hurst Award is named in memory of Henry Hurst, the first federal clerk of the district court of Indiana, sworn in on May 5, 1817, and serving the entire State until 1835.  Henry Hurst exemplified the importance of having highly skilled personnel assisting the federal judiciary in order to promote justice and efficiency of the courts.  

This year the Hurst Award is to be presented to a member of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana. Nominees shall be from the Northern District of Indiana and serve as a member of the district court clerk’s office or the district bankruptcy court clerk’s office, as a staff member to a district court judge or a district bankruptcy court judge, or as a member of the administrative personnel.

Nominations are to be sent to Lyle Hardman at lhardman@hsk-law.com and are to be received by June 1, 2014.  Please identify the nominee’s job title and provide a description of the candidate’s qualifications for the award.

Wed, 2014-04-23
Free CLE Seminar - Medical Issues in Prisoner Litigation

On Friday, June 27, 2014, the Court will host a free continuing legal education seminar on medical issues in prisoner litigation.  Lawyers recently appointed by the Court to represent a prisoner and those interested in accepting pro bono appoinments are strongly encouraged to attend this special seminar.  Please see the attached for more information.

  June 27, 2014, CLE Announcement

Fri, 2014-04-18
Chief Judge Young Issues Ruling in Baskin and Fuller v. Bogan, Boone County Clerk, 1:14-cv-355-RLY-TAB

On Friday, April 18, 2014, Chief Judge Young issued an Order Granting the Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order.  Please see the attached order for details.

 

Order Granting the Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order

Fri, 2014-04-11
Hyperlinking Now Available

Hyperlinking is now available in the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.  Attorneys may file documents with active hyperlinks within e-filed documents.  Please click on the attached Notice for more information.
  Notice Regarding Hyperlinking

Fri, 2014-04-11
CM/ECF Version 6.1 Upgrade

The Southern District of Indiana will upgrade CM/ECF to Version 6.1 on Saturday, April 12, 2014.  For information on the upgrade, please click on the link below.
  CM/ECF Version 6.1 Upgrade

Fri, 2014-04-04
Judge Barker Issues Ruling in Citizens for Appropriate Rural Roads Inc., et al, versus the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation

On Monday, March 31, 2014, Judge Barker issued and Order granting summary judgment in favor of Defendant.  Please see the attached order for more details.
 Order on Motions for Preliminary Injunction and Summary Judgment
 

Mon, 2014-03-31
Press Release - Hon. Sarah Evans Barker Announces Decision to Take Senior Status

The Honorable Sarah Evans Barker, United States District Judge for the Southern District of Indiana, notified President Barack Obama of her intention to take senior status effective June 30, 2014.  Please see attached press release for more details.
  Honorable Sarah Evans Barker to Take Senior Status - Press Release

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