The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 284 on noncompliant prosecuting attorneys sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald.The author, Sen. Freeman, introduced the bill which establishes a procedure for the appointment of a special prosecutor if a prosecutor is categorically refusing to enforce a law and certain other circumstances exist.
The bill was amended by consent to:
- Upon receiving certification from the Indiana Prosecuting Attorney Commission, the auditor of the state shall issue a warrant to the treasurer of state for disbursement to the county of the amount certified.
The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council testified in support of the bill. The American Civil Liberties Union testified in opposition. The amended bill passed 9-4 and was recommitted to Ways and Means.
Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/senate/284