The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code heard SB 302 authored by Sen. Tallian establishing a procedure for a criminal court to use in indigency determinations. The bill provides that, if a court 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 and specifies that a court … [Read more...] about Indigency determinations
Criminal
Mid-Session: Criminal Law
The following criminal law bills passed out of their originating house: SB 43 Fraud consolidation Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2983 Floor amendments: The bill was amended to add that it’s a Class A misdemeanor if the fraud is worth less than $750. House Sponsor: Steuerwald Read the current bill: h … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Criminal Law
Fraud consolidation
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 43 authored by Sen. Young regarding fraud consolidation. The bill repeals and consolidates various fraud, deception, and mischief offenses. The bill specifically defines "financial institution" for purposes of crimes involving financial institutions, defines "item of sentimental value" and enhances the penalties for mischief, theft, and fraud i … [Read more...] about Fraud consolidation
Sexual assault victims' rights
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 146 authored by Sens. Doriot, Ruckelshaus, and Merritt regarding sexual assault victims' rights. The bill provides rights to sexual assault victims, including the right to: (1) have a sexual assault counselor present before or during a forensic medical exam or an interview with a law enforcement officer or a defense attorney; (2) the co … [Read more...] about Sexual assault victims' rights
Search of cellular telephone data
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 209 on search of cellular telephone data. The bill is authored by Sen. Crider and provides that a search warrant authorizing a search of the data stored on a cellular telephone or similar device must be returned to the court not later than 10 days from the date the search of the device's storage begins. The bill was amended by consent to pr … [Read more...] about Search of cellular telephone data