The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1038 concerning Hamilton County magistrate authored by Rep. Schaibley. The bill adds an additional magistrate jointly appointed by the Hamilton Circuit and Superior Courts. In presenting the bill, Rep. Schaibley reported this request was heard by the summer study committee and all the required documentation and letters of support were included with the request.
Judge William Hughes, Hamilton Superior Court No. 3 testified in support. The bill passed 11-0.
Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2020/bills/house/1038