Hatfield escorts chief justice to supreme court chamber for state of judiciary

INDIANAPOLIS – State Rep. Ryan Hatfield (D-Evansville) was appointed to escort Chief Justice Loretta Rush for the 2024 State of the Judiciary Address.

During the annual State of the Judiciary, The Chief Justice provides the Indiana General Assembly an update on the judicial branch. This year's address, “Indiana Courts Return on Investment”, details the judiciary's outreach initiatives, utilization of technological innovations, methods to meet the needs of rural communities and plans to strengthen specialized courts.

“The State of Judiciary celebrates the important work that has been conducted by the state's judicial branch,” said Hatfield. “As a lawmaker, I cannot overstate the importance of the work done by the judiciary. I consider it a great honor to be selected as an escort, and I look forward to see the continued work the judiciary undertakes to ensure our Court’s are transparent and accessible to all Hoosiers.”