Judge David

udge Steve David has served in the capacity of Boone County Circuit/Juvenile Court Judge since 1995. Within that time-frame, he has created and promoted numerous programs and policies that have helped to change and enrich the lives of those unfortunates who have found themselves encased in the justice system. He has worked closely with those people who bring to him a diversity of viewpoints and knowledge and is always welcoming of their input. He has been especially passionate in finding innovative ways to reach troubled young people and has been extremely proactive in the area of mental health. Judge David realizes there are often stories behind the stories and is willing to learn about the particular circumstances so that he might make completely informed decisions. Many of his programs are based on the common-sense approach that call for structure, discipline, and responsibility, yet factor in the need for second chances. He has brought to the bench the awareness that mental health treatment, as opposed to punishment, can often be the needed judgment.

Among his many programs, involvements, and accomplishments are the following:

Boy Scout Diversion Program
Teen Court (the judge presides as the teens prosecute, defend, and sit as jurors among their peers)
Alternative School (out-of-school suspension program designed to keep kids off the streets)
Community Systemwide Response Team (deals with issues of drugs/alcohol, self-esteem, and suicide all three school corporations)
Parenting Classes
Help Children Through Divorce (therapist provides 4-hour class for parents to learn how to help their children adjust and cope with the divorce)
Teenage sexual assault programs
Advocated for psychological counseling services in all three school corporations
Works closely with Division of Family and Children, United Methodist Children's Home, Behavior Corp., Youth Action Community Council, and Boone County Mental Health Assoc.
Founder of Annual Community In-Service - Boone County

Judge David has served on the Juvenile Justice Improvement Committee. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Indiana Council of Juvenile & Family Court Judges and is a past president of that organization. In addition to the many listed accomplishments, he is a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves.

Education:
BS Finance (Magna cum laude) Murray State University (1979)
JD Indiana University (1982)
U. S. Army JAG Basic Course (1982)
JAG Advanced Course (1988)
U. S. Army Command and General Staff College (1999)
44^th U. S. Military Judge's Course (2001)
Indiana Graduate Judges Program (2000)

Awards:

Distinguished Military Graduate (1979)
Outstanding Senior in Finance/Magna cum Laude) (1979)
Numerous Military Awards
National Alliance for Mentally Ill (NAMI)(Public Policy Award - Indiana)(1999)
Robert J. Kinsey Award - Annually bestowed on one Juvenile Court Judge (2000)
Boone County Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award-(2000)

Community Activities:

Board of Directors, Zionsville Area Boys and Girls Club (2002 to present)
Board of Directors, Lebanon Area Boys and Girls Club (1995 to2001)
Board of Directors, Boone County Leadership (2002 to present)
Board of Directors, Boone County Step Ahead Council
Member, Lebanon Kiwanis Club
Member, Zionsville American Legion
Member, Lebanon Elks Club
Member, Boone County Community Team

Teaching/Speaking:

Frequent Faculty member for the Indiana Judicial Center
Frequent Faculty member for Indiana Juvenile Judges Symposium
Organizer/Creator-Boone County Circuit Court Annual Fall CLE program (1995 to present)
National Presenter--- OJJDP National Leadership Conference 2002-Dallas TX.
Presenter 2001 American Polygraph Association Annual Convention

Organizations:

National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
Vice President-Indiana Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
Boone County Bar Association
Indiana State Bar Association
Indiana State Bar Association-Civil Rights of Children Committee (2001-present)

Activities:

Triathlons; golf; family and friends