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For the second time in less than three years, the council adopted an ordinance that sets out to shutter the court. The council voted 4-3 Tuesday to approve the measure
Lake Superior Court Judge Bruce Parent said the Town Council is permitted to consider approval of an ordinance that would close the Merrillville Town Court, but the closure date must
MERRILLVILLEÂ â The Town Court will be back in session.
A preliminary injunction granted Thursday by Lake Superior Court Judge Bruce Parent requires the Town Council to immediately reinstate the court operations and reopen the online portal for litigants to pay fines and court costs.
The order directs the council to make any necessary budget adjustments so the court can function. That includes paying court staff who lost their jobs when the court was closed almost a month ago.
The preliminary injunction stems from litigation Merrillville Town Court Judge Eugene Velazco filed against the Town Council in response to the panelâs decision to shutter the court as of Dec. 31, 2020.