Indiana Supreme Court to hold oral argument at Hanover Sept. 30

The Indiana Supreme Court will travel to Hanover College Tuesday, September 30, for a public session as part of its annual traveling oral arguments series.

The Indiana Supreme Court regularly holds oral arguments at the Statehouse in Indianapolis and occasionally schedules arguments outside the capital. Traveling oral arguments allow students, the press, and the public in other areas of the state the opportunity to see the work of the Court.

The Court will hold oral argument in Ajaylan M. Shabazz v. State of Indiana (25S-CR-183), a criminal case concerning whether trial witness testimony by Zoom satisfies meeting witnesses face-to-face under the Indiana Constitution.

The argument will take place at 10 a.m. at Collier Arena, located within the Horner Health and Recreation Center. The 40-minute argument is open to the public, free of charge. The argument will be streamed live and archived on the Court’s website.

Available seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Those interested in attending will be required to enter through the east doors of the Horner Center and go through security. Collier Arena is accessible to those with disabilities. Free and accessible parking is available.

The Indiana Supreme Court oral argument is held as part of Hanover’s Constitution Day programming. The event is made possible with the support of the Hanover Enrichment Series.

Note to members of the press

Members of the press are welcome to attend in person to videotape/photograph the argument (rules to establish decorum). Adjustments will be made to account for the location. Press interested in attending must contact Sarah.Kidwell@courts.in.gov by noon, Friday, Sept. 19.