The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 293 authored by Sen. Maxwell and Sen. Bohacek and sponsored by Rep. Jeter, Rep. Bartels, and Rep. D. Miller on trespass. The bill provides that an "agent", for purposes of certain provisions of the trespass statute, includes a law enforcement officer if the owner of the property requested the presence of a law enforcement officer … [Read more...] about Trespass
Criminal
Sexual offenses
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1047 concerning sexual offenses sponsored by Sen. Carrasco. The author, Rep. Negele, explained that the bill provides that an action for injury to a person that results from the sexual abuse of a child, that has expired under the current statute of limitations, may be commenced at any time against certain entities … [Read more...] about Sexual offenses
Competency evaluation
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1238 concerning competency evaluations sponsored by Sen. Brown. The author, Rep. McNamara, explained that the bill: The bill was amended by consent to require that DMHA establish a training program to certify an advanced practice registered nurse with a certification as a psychiatric mental health nurse … [Read more...] about Competency evaluation
Criminal law issues
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1240 concerning criminal law issues sponsored by Sen. Freeman. The bill makes numerous changes to criminal law, including: The Indiana Public Defender Council testified on concerns about the bill; representatives from the Marion County Public Defender’s Office and Children’s Policy and Law Initiative of Indiana tes … [Read more...] about Criminal law issues
Forensic diversion and drug courts
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1418 concerning forensic diversion and drug courts sponsored by Sen. Bohacek. The author, Rep. Goss-Reaves, explained that the bill provides that a pregnant woman charged with a drug crime may be referred to a forensic diversion program or a drug court at an initial hearing. The bill was amended by consent to … [Read more...] about Forensic diversion and drug courts