Justin R. Olson sworn in as district judge for southern district of Indiana

James R. Sweeney II, Chief Judge at U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana — James R. Sweeney II, Chief Judge at U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana - Official Website

Feb 20, 2026

ByIndiana Courts Daily

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Justin R. Olson has been sworn in as a United States District Judge for the Southern District of Indiana. The ceremony took place this morning, according to an announcement from Chief Judge James R. Sweeney II of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.

Chief Judge Sweeney stated, “The Honorable James R. Sweeney II, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, is pleased to announce that Justin R. Olson was sworn in as United States District Judge for the Southern District of Indiana this morning.”

No further details were provided about the ceremony or Olson’s background.

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