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Juvenile Advisory Committee

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Purpose

The Juvenile Advisory Committee is composed of members of the judiciary with juvenile jurisdiction over child welfare and/or juvenile delinquency cases. The Committee acts as a liaison to state and local agencies working with juveniles and to other judicial officers, offering guidance and recommendations on proposed policies, initiatives, and procedures that impact children within Indiana's child welfare and delinquency court systems. Additionally, the Committee reviews and advises on legislative matters impacting juvenile law and juvenile courts. This committee meets approximately 6 times per year.

This Committee was formerly known as the Juvenile Justice Improvement Committee.


Documents

Minutes

2025
2024
2023

Members

Hon. Alicia Gooden
Marion Superior Court
Indianapolis

Hon. Kelsey Hanlon, ICJFCJ Liaison
Owen Circuit Court
Spencer

Hon. Holly Harvey
Monroe Circuit Court Div. 6
Bloomington

Hon. Ryan King
Ripley Circuit Court
Versailles

Hon. Lori Morgan
Allen Superior Court
Fort Wayne

Hon. Stephen Koester
Madison Circuit Court
Anderson

Mag. Kaarin Lueck
Wayne Superior Court
Richmond

Hon. Aaron Negangard
Dearborn-Ohio Circuit Court
Lawrenceburg

Mag. Dan Pappas
Allen Superior Court
Fort Wayne

Mag. Graham Polando, Chair
St. Joseph Probate Court
South Bend


Staff Contacts

Mindy Pickett, Staff Attorney
Indiana Office of Court Services
317-232-1313
mindy.pickett@courts.in.gov

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