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Remembering Thomas E. Gahl: EOW September 22, 1986
The United States Probation Office for the Southern District of Indiana has been...
2025 POPAI 25 Year Member Awardees
POPAI 25 Year Member Awardees On Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Probation Officers...
2025 POPAI 10 Year Member Awardees
POPAI 10 Year Member Awardees On Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Probation Officers...
2025 Line Officers of the Year Winners: Brooke Trice and Jon Kramer
Brooke Trice and Jon Kramer, Line Officers of the Year On Thursday, September 4, 2025,...
2025 POPAI Founder’s Award Winner: Mike Small
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Probation Officers Professional Association of...
POPAI News weekly option now available
Due to popular demand, our articles (curated by Anthony Williams) are available either...
In Memory: Donna Jean Koontz Hankins
POPAI extends our sincere condolences to Boone County Probation upon the death of long...
POPAI Board Meetings – On the Road
The Probation Officers Professional Association of Indiana (POPAI) is excited...
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Bill overhauling Marion County judicial selection committee heads to Braun’s desk
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is expected to sign legislation recently approved by the House...
‘Public camping’ ban targeting homelessness heads to governor
A statewide prohibition on sleeping in public spaces is on the way to Indiana Gov. Mike...
California prisons have life-saving addiction treatment. Doctors say the parole board is undermining it
Signing up for substance use disorder treatment in California prisons involves taking...
Indiana public camping ban moves to House floor
Supporters frame as compassionate approach, while opponents say lack of resources could...
Needle exchange program extension clears Indiana House
New restrictions could impact the programs. Read source article by clicking here.
Implementation of the National Judicial Task Force to Examine State Courts’ Response to Mental Illness Report and Recommendations
Read the final report and recommendations by clicking here.
Indiana bail amendment clears General Assembly, sending detention question to November ballot
The proposed constitutional amendment still needs majority voter approval to take...
Indiana Supreme Court offers AI guidance for trial court judges
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Push for tighter rules looms over Indiana needle exchange program
Lawmakers divided over limiting disease spread versus arguments of enabling drug abuse....
Webinar: AI solutions for courts to address the digital divide
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Lawmakers looking to require more information on Indiana child abuse investigations
Bill advancing in the Senate would increase disclosure requirements to legislators and...
25th and Keystone: Where juvenile justice reform in Marion Co. begins
With ongoing concerns for youth safety on its radar, the Marion County Superior Court...
New bail legislation aims to weigh due process and public safety
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Kratom has given and taken from chronic pain patients — will Utah ban it?
A bill looking to ban kratom in all forms sparked debate among Utahns on pain relief and...
Indiana HIDTA Emerging Drugs: Xylazine and Medetomidine
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Indiana keeps bucking marijuana legalization, tightening related laws instead
Legalization supporters encouraged by Trump’s action, but stance of state leaders...
Indiana bail amendment advances toward November ballot
The proposed constitutional change would let Hoosiers decide if judges should have more...
2026 State of the Judiciary
On January 14, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern), Hon. Loretta Rush, Chief Justice of...
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