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	Supreme Court Courtroom Restoration The Supreme Court courtroom has undergone extensive restoration in recent years. This website details the restoration of the Courtroom's brass chandelier, which is original to the building and has been lighting the Courtroom for more than one hundred years. GO

	Virtual Courthouse Tours View 360° virtual tours of Indiana courthouses through interactive imaging, look through still photographs of interior and exterior views of each courthouse, and learn about the courthouse history as well as parking and accessibility information. GO

	Supreme Court Archive Search Search Supreme Court case archives spanning 1816 to approximately 1872; additional case details and eventually later cases will be added over time. GO More Library Resources

	Female Firsts Learn about the hard work and leadership of pioneering Hoosier females. Each have made significant "Indiana Firsts" in the field of law. GO

	Supreme Court Justices' Hall of Fame Which Indiana Supreme Court Justices have served the longest terms on the bench? Which Justices have served the shortest terms? GO

	Supreme Court Justice Biographies Access a list of all Supreme Court Justices since 1816, including the beginning and ending dates of their terms, number of days in office, and biographies with pictures (if available). Sort the list in reverse chronological order, alphabetical order, or by length of tenure. GO

	Justice John Vestal Hadley (1840-1915) Learn about the life and career of Justice John Vestal Hadley, including important documents, images, and excerpts from his book, Seven Months a Prisoner, which was inspiration for the novel and subsequent film, Cold Mountain. GO

	Lawyers in the Legislature From the earliest days of Indiana's statehood to the present, the legal profession and the legislature have been closely intertwined. Learn about Indiana legislators from throughout our state's history who have also been lawyers. GO

	Road to Indiana Statehood The Indiana Supreme Court and the Indiana Historical Bureau are collaborating on a major project to gather in one place copies of original documents and research materials relating to Indiana's constitutional history. Learn more and search the collection online. GO

	Indiana Lawyers & Judges Manuscript Collection The Indiana Supreme Court and the Indiana State Library have collaborated on the creation of an online exhibit showcasing photographs and bibliographic information for manuscript collections by Indiana lawyers and judges held at the State Library. GO Visit the State Library Manuscript Collection Home Page

	Indiana Law Schools An exhibit of Indiana law schools, including photographs and histories, and information about the Indiana Supreme Court Justices that attended them. GO

	Indiana County Courthouse Postcards View historic county courthouse postcards depicting Indiana's historic courthouses from eras past, including courthouses that no longer stand today. GO

	Articles Read articles that focus on the history of a special facet of the judiciary in Indiana . GO

	Hispanics in the Courts View informational slides about the experiences of Spanish-speaking people in Indiana's Courts and what is being done to accomodate their needs to ensure justice for all. También disponible en español.

	Celebrating the Constitution Learn about the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Indiana. In addition, learn about instructional materials available for free or at low cost to Indiana teachers for use in the classroom. GO

Last modified on Wednesday, April, 23, 2008

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