S.E.A. 249, P.L. 70 Effective: July 1, 2020 Defines "person in a position of trust" and "self-dealing". Provides that a: (1) person commits exploitation of a dependent or an endangered adult if the person recklessly uses or exerts control over the personal services or property of an endangered adult or dependent; and (2) person in a position of trust commits exploitation of a … [Read more...] about Exploitation of dependents and endangered adults
Criminal
Indigency determinations
S.E.A. 302, P.L. 140 Effective: July 1, 2020 Establishes a procedure for a criminal court to use in determining if a defendant is indigent. Provides that, if a court has ordered a defendant to pay part of the cost of representation, the court shall inquire at sentencing whether the defendant has paid the required amount. Specifies that a court may prorate fines, fees, and court … [Read more...] about Indigency determinations
Criminal law issues
S.E.A. 335, P.L. 142 Effective: July 1, 2020 [relevant sections] Provides that, if certain criminal penalties are increased (or, in the case of an infraction, imposed) due to a prior conviction or infraction committed by a defendant, the new offense must have been committed not later than 12 years from the later of the date: (1) of the conviction or infraction judgment; or (2) the … [Read more...] about Criminal law issues
Address confidentiality program
S.E.A. 424, P.L. 149 Effective: July 1, 2020 Allows a victim of harassment, human trafficking, intimidation, or invasion of privacy to participate in the address confidentiality program (program) of the office of the attorney general (office). (Currently the law allows only victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking to participate in the program.) Removes the … [Read more...] about Address confidentiality program
Panhandling
H.E.A. 1022, P.L. 151 Effective: July 1, 2020 Provides that a person who panhandles within 50 feet of: (1) the entrance or exit to a bank, business, or restaurant; (2) the location where a financial transaction occurs; or (3) a public monument; commits the offense of panhandling, a Class C misdemeanor. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally panhandles regardless of … [Read more...] about Panhandling