S.E.A. 4, P.L. 2 Effective: July 1, 2018 Provides that the interim study committee on corrections and criminal code shall review current trends with respect to criminal behavior, sentencing, incarceration, and treatment and may: (1) identify particular needs of the criminal justice system that can be addressed by legislation; and (2) prepare legislation to address the particular … [Read more...] about Duties of corrections and criminal code interim study committee
Criminal
Sex offenders
S.E.A. 12, P.L. 87 Effective: July 1, 2018 Provides that, unless a court has granted a waiver, a sex offender who establishes a residence: (1) with the intent to reside at the residence; (2) within a one-mile radius of the residence of the victim of the offender's sex offense; and (3) knowing the location of the victim's residence; commits invasion of privacy. Prohibits a sex … [Read more...] about Sex offenders
Low THC hemp extract
S.E.A. 52, P.L. 153 Effective: March 21, 2018 Provides that the Indiana department of state revenue (department) shall revoke a registered retail merchant's certificate if the department finds that the person has been convicted of dealing in marijuana based on the sale of fraudulently labeled low THC hemp extract. Repeals all provisions concerning the cannabidiol registry and a … [Read more...] about Low THC hemp extract
Out of state sex or violent offenders
S.E.A. 60, P.L. 44 Effective: July 1, 2018 Provides that a failure to register as a sex or violent offender for an offense originating from another jurisdiction is a Level 5 felony in certain instances. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/bills/senate/60 … [Read more...] about Out of state sex or violent offenders
Sentence modification
S.E.A. 64, P.L. 45 Effective: July 1, 2018 Requires a court to advise a defendant, before accepting a guilty plea, that the court will be bound by terms of a plea agreement both at the time of sentencing and with respect to sentence modification. Provides that a court may not, without the consent of the prosecuting attorney, reduce the sentence of a person sentenced under a plea … [Read more...] about Sentence modification