STATEHOUSE: Amended bill eliminates one magistrate in Jennings County

STATEHOUSE: Amended bill eliminates one magistrate in Jennings County

By: Niki Kelly Indiana Capital Chronicle For The Republic INDIANAPOLIS — Legislators authorized a few court closures Thursday while approving the biennial court officers bill. It’s the first time lawmakers are eliminating judges that are underutilized. “Statewide, we have the right number of judicial officers,” said Fishers Republican Rep. Chris Jeter. “The question is, are they in the right places?” Two weeks ago, the Senate added language taki…

Indiana lawmakers approve reduced court eliminations • Indiana Capital Chronicle

The Indiana House voted on dozens of bills on the last day of the legislative session, April 24, 2025. (Niki Kelly/Indiana Capital Chronicle)Legislators authorized a few court closures Thursday while approving the biennial court officers bill. It’s the first time lawmakers are eliminating judges that are underutilized. “Statewide, we have the right number of judicial officers,” said Fishers Republican Rep. Chris Jeter. “The question is, are they…

Bill Regarding Indiana Judges Gets Modified at Statehouse

STATEHOUSE–You may be following the bill that would eliminate some courts and judgeships across the state in the name of saving money. That bill has advanced in the Indiana General Assembly, with some changes. One of the changes is that instead of 11 counties, courts will now be eliminated in nine counties. “It represents…a taxpayer-focused view of the judiciary, where we’re looking at what’s really needed, not just adding all the time, but also…