The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 14 sponsored by Rep. Baird allowing the Putnam County judges to appoint a Putnam County magistrate.
The bill was amended to allow for the appointment of a magistrate for both Jefferson and Scott counties. Putnam County Judge Headley and Scott County Judge Mount testified in favor of the bill and the amendment. The bill passed 11-0 and was assigned to House Ways and Means.
Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/bills/senate/14