Beckwith office initiates ex parte communication with judge

By: Niki Kelly

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: October 12, 2026

Words: 593

Last Updated: 6 days ago

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Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s office attempted to intervene in a criminal case involving a years-old hit-and-run but the reason is a mystery so far.

The judge informed attorneys in the case and refused to consider the correspondence.

“The Court finds that the correspondence constitutes an ex parte communication concerning a pending matter and is not appropriate for consideration by the Court pursuant to the Indiana Trial Rules,” reads a Sept. 25 order from Franklin Circuit …

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