For Immediate Release | January 6, 2026
State of the Judiciary scheduled for January 14
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush will address the Governor and a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly for the annual State of the Judiciary. The formal update on the work of the judicial branch will be held Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern) in the chamber of the Indiana House of Representatives.
The Chief Justice is required to provide lawmakers with an update on the “condition of the courts” according to Article 7, Section 3, of the Indiana Constitution. The 2026 address, “Justice in the Heartland,” will highlight two groups of public servants—prosecutors and public defenders—and their shared duty to resolve disputes under the rule of law. Chief Justice Rush will concentrate on the judiciary’s efforts to increase public safety, protect families, and reduce recidivism.
The address will be webcast live at courts.in.gov. Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations will also air the address. Media organizations interested in attending should contact Kathryn Dolan, Supreme Court Chief Public Information Officer, at kathryn.dolan@courts.in.gov.
It is the policy of the Supreme Court that all court public meetings and events be accessible to people with disabilities. Sign language interpretation will be provided. If further accommodation is needed, you may send requests to heather.falks@courts.in.gov.
Contact
Kathryn Dolan, Chief Public Information Officer
317-234-4722
kathryn.dolan@courts.in.gov