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Greene County Courts are closed today, Tuesday, February 16

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Greene County Courts are closed today, Tuesday, February 16

Greene County Courts will be closed on Tuesday, February 16. This includes the Greene Circuit, Greene Superior, and Greene Magistrate’s Courts - all closed on Tuesday due to continuing inclement weather, travel uncertainties, and in consideration of public and court staff safety.

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Indiana Supreme Court suspends jury trials in Indiana due to public health emergency

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Indiana Supreme Court suspends jury trials in Indiana due to public health emergency

The Indiana Supreme Court handed down an Order Suspending Jury Trials statewide until March 1, 2021, citing the need for drastic measures as COVID-19 continues to surge. In-person jury trials pose an exceptional risk to everyone involved—even if every precaution is taken.

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Emergency orders for Indiana trial courts extended until May 4

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Emergency orders for Indiana trial courts extended until May 4

Chief Justice Loretta Rush explained, “Indiana courts are ensuring essential operations continue by accepting filings and holding remote hearings. We’ve ordered rule changes to make it easier for lawyers to meet the needs of clients, and we’ve allowed courts to delay jury trials and other non-essential court matters. Today, we must commit to continue social distancing until May 4 for the good of our communities.”

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Good deal goes awry when defendant goes to court under the influence of numerous controlled substances

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Good deal goes awry when defendant goes to court under the influence of numerous controlled substances

A 19-year-old eastern Greene County man was all set to get what looked like a pretty good deal on a couple of misdemeanor charges. But during his change of plea hearing on Wednesday, he allegedly showed up in court with numerous controlled substances in his system.

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