The appeal of a temporary commitment order is not moot, even if the commitment has expired, unless the appellee shows that there are no collateral consequences from the commitment.
State v. B.H., No. 25S-JV-47, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Jun. 30, 2025)
Even when Ind. Code § 35-38-4-2 authorizes the State to seek an appeal, the State must still comply with the appellate rules. This includes complying with the thirty-day time limit to file a notice of appeal when, following the entry of a final judgment, a trial court rules on a timely motion to correct error.
Kelly v. Ind. Bureau of Motor Vehicles, No. 25S-CT-158, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., June 23, 2025).
The Legislature has not created a private right of action for individuals to seek damages stemming from inaccurate BMV recordkeeping.
In re Civil Commitment of J.W., No. 25S-MH-153, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., June 24, 2025).
Outpatient treatment is a viable option for involuntary commitments when such programs are likely to be a safe and beneficial alternative to inpatient treatment.
South Bend Comm. School Corp. v. Grabowski, No. 24S-CT-395, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., June 24, 2025).
A Frampton claim, an exception to Indiana’s employment-at-will doctrine. requires the claimant to prove that her employer actually or constructively discharged her solely to deter her from seeking workers’ compensation benefits.