The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard Rep. HB 1064 on habitual offender requirements. Sponsor Sen. Head explained that the bill provides that to be sentenced as a habitual offender (other than for a conviction of a Level 1 through Level 4 felony or murder), a person must have accumulated at least one of the required number of prior unrelated felony convictions … [Read more...] about Habitual offender requirements
Criminal
Crime reporting requirements
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1189 on crime reporting requirements. Sponsor Sen. Ruckelshaus explained that the bill requires local law enforcement agencies to provide criminal justice data to the Indiana state police, requires local law enforcement agencies to participate in a statewide uniform crime report program with the National Incident Based … [Read more...] about Crime reporting requirements
Domestic violence fatality review committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1516, sponsored by Rep. Crider, on domestic violence fatality review committee. The bill removes the limit on the authority of a local domestic violence review team (local review team) to the review of fatalities when the person who commits the act of domestic violence resulting in death is charged with a criminal offense that results in a … [Read more...] about Domestic violence fatality review committee
Plastic-coated ammunition
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1095 on plastic-coated ammunition sponsored by Sens. Bray and Tomes. Author Rep. Burton explained that the bill establishes a definition of armor-piercing ammunition and allows exceptions to the prohibition on possession, manufacture, sale and delivery of this ammunition. The bill was amended by consent to clarify that the exception allowing … [Read more...] about Plastic-coated ammunition
Informational hearing regarding Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council and issues regarding implementation of H.B. 1006 (2015)
The Senate Courts and Criminal Law Committee held an informational meeting on criminal justice reform issues. Chair Sen. Mike Young invited state and local criminal justice stakeholders to present information on the Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council (JRAC) and HB 1006 implementation issues. The following individuals presented information: David Powell, Executive Director, I … [Read more...] about Informational hearing regarding Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council and issues regarding implementation of H.B. 1006 (2015)