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Chief Justice Loretta Rush sought to “demystify” the Indiana court system’s impact on Hoosiers’ lives in her 2025 State of the Judiciary address.

Convicted murderer Joseph Corcoran told the high court justices he did not want to pursue further appeals and instead wishes to be executed on Dec. 18, as scheduled.

The Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments in a Perry County case Thursday that could have statewide implications for local officials.

When it comes to promoting transparency and incorporating behavioral health solutions into the courtroom, Indiana Chief Supreme Court Justice Loretta Rush says Indiana’s judges still have work to do.

The officer, anonymously referred to as “R.L.” in court documents, was arrested July 5, 2021.

Rush’s colleagues each spoke glowingly of her leadership, with the youngest and newest justice, Derek Molter, comparing her to Indiana basketball stars Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton.

Rush became the first woman to serve in the role in 2014.

Rush said increased state funding has made courts more efficient and helped improve citizen's lives.

Rush also highlighted a post-pandemic recovery in caseload, changes in technology and transparency and a dragging bar passage rate in its latest annual report.

Rush said she is currently considering if she will seek another five-year term as chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court.