State of the Judiciary scheduled for January 12

INDIANA – 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.

Indiana Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush

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.