Local judge receives award at judicial conference

Jackson Superior Court I Judge AmyMarie Travis recently was recognized by Chief Justice Loretta Rush for her commitment to higher education and long-time service along with other judges, magistrates, commissioners and referees.

Twenty-three judicial officers received an Indiana Judicial College certificate, 31 were recognized by participating in the two-year/two-week Indiana Graduate Program for Judges and six were honored for years of service on the bench. The accolades were presented at an annual judicial conference.

Travis was recognized in participating in the Indiana Graduate Program for Judges. It is a limited attendance educational experience for appellate and trial level judicial officers that offers an in-depth and intensive learning experience and requires attendees to commit to one week of coursework for two consecutive summers.