S.E.A. 48, P.L. 3 Effective: July 1, 2023 Provides that a criminal prosecution of a sex offense committed against a child that is otherwise barred by the statute of limitations may nevertheless be commenced within five years from the date on which: (1) the state discovers DNA evidence; (2) the state learns of a recording that provides evidence sufficient to charge the … [Read more...] about Child sex offenses
Criminal
Parole
S.E.A. 71, P.L. 20 Effective: July 1, 2023 Specifies that a person placed on parole following a term of imprisonment that includes a sentence for a crime of violence may be released on parole for not more than 24 months. Provides that time served while confined to a prison or jail does not count toward time served on parole. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Parole
Throwing stars
S.E.A. 77, P.L. 22 Effective: July 1, 2023 Makes throwing stars legal in Indiana except for on school property. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/senate/77 … [Read more...] about Throwing stars
Domestic violence
S.E.A. 158, P.L. 28 Effective: July 1, 2023 Provides that a person arrested for certain crimes committed against a family or household member may not be released on bail for 24 hours. Provides that a charge of invasion of privacy is elevated to a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated criminal stalking conviction. Provides that certain crimes are considered a … [Read more...] about Domestic violence
Unlawful surveillance
S.E.A. 161, P.L. 172 Effective: July 1, 2023 Adds a prohibition against using a tracking device to the list of conditions a court may impose when issuing a protection order. Increases the penalty for stalking to a Level 5 felony if the offense is committed by means of a tracking device. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally places a tracking device on an … [Read more...] about Unlawful surveillance