JEFFERSON CO. – The Indiana Supreme Court will travel to Hanover College in Jefferson County on Tuesday, September 30. The Court will hold oral argument in Ajaylan M. Shabazz v. State of Indiana (25S-CR-183), a criminal case concerning whether trial witness testimony via Zoom satisfies the requirement of meeting witnesses face-to-face under the Indiana Constitution.
The Court regularly holds oral arguments at the Statehouse in Indianapolis and occasionally schedules arguments outside the capital. Traveling oral arguments provide students, the press, and the public in other areas of the state with the opportunity to witness the work of the Court.
The argument will take place at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern) in Hanover College’s Collier Arena at 100 Scenic Drive, Hanover, Indiana 47243. The 40-minute argument is open to the press and public. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Those interested in attending will be required to enter through the east doors of the Horner Center and go through security. Parking for guests is available in the lot to the north of the Horner Center.
Over 700 students from the following schools are scheduled to attend:
- Grace Christian Academy
- Hanover College
- Ivy Tech Community College Madison Campus
- Jac-Cen-Del MS/HS
- Jeffersonville High School
- Jennings County High School
- Madison Consolidated High School
- Milan High School
- New Washington Middle/High School
- Rock Creek Community Academy
- South Ripley High School
- Southwestern High School
- Switzerland County High School
- William W. Borden High School
Press are welcome to attend in person to videotape/photograph the argument. There are rules to establish decorum. Adjustments will be made to account for the location. Press interested in attending must contact Sarah.Kidwell@courts.in.gov by Friday, September 19 at noon (Eastern).
The argument will be webcast live and archived on the Court’s website. Collier Arena is accessible to those with disabilities, and accessible parking is available. Individuals needing special accommodations should contact Sarah.Kidwell@courts.in.gov.
