The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1064 authored by Rep. Cherry regarding Hancock County magistrate. This bill provides for a full-time magistrate in Hancock County. Currently, there are three judges and a part-time commissioner in the county.
There was no testimony regarding the bill. The bill passed 11-0.
Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/house/1064