State of the Judiciary scheduled for Jan. 12

Indiana Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush will address the Governor and a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly for the annual State of the Judiciary. The formal update on the work of the judicial branch will be held Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern in the chamber of the Indiana House of Representatives.

The Chief Justice is required to provide lawmakers with an update on the “condition of the courts” according to Article 7, Section 3, of the Indiana Constitution. The 2022 address Indiana Courts: Fulfilling Our Constitutional Responsibilities will focus on critical work to increase public trust, strengthen Hoosier families, improve public safety, and modernize courts.

The address will be webcast live at courts.in.gov. Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations (IPBS) will also air the address. Media organizations interested in attending should contact Kathryn Dolan, Supreme Court Chief Public Information Officer, at [email protected].

It is the policy of the Supreme Court that all Court public meetings and events be accessible to people with disabilities. Sign language interpretation will be provided. If further accommodation is needed, you may send requests to [email protected].