The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1114 on new courts and new magistrates authored by Rep. Torr. The bill: Testimony from Elkhart County Judge Gretchen Lund was heard in support of the proposed changes to the Elkhart County courts. Elkhart County Commissioner Rogers also testified in support of the bill. The bill passed 13-0. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about New courts and new magistrates
Judicial Administration
Duties of victim services division of ICJI
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1195 on the duties of the victim services division of ICJI authored by Rep. McNamara. The bill repeals the statutes governing the domestic violence prevention and treatment council and reassigns the council’s duties to the victim services division of ICJI. Testimony was heard from ICJI’s Executive Director and the Indiana Coa … [Read more...] about Duties of victim services division of ICJI
2022 Legislative Session Digest
This is the final installment of the Legislative Update for the 2022 legislative session. This installment contains summaries of select bills of interest or portions of bills that were signed into law. Civil Law Newborn safety device (S.E.A. 185, P.L. 107) Agritourism activities (S.E.A. 343, P.L. 63) Controllable electronic records (S.E.A. 351, P.L. 110) Protective … [Read more...] about 2022 Legislative Session Digest
Uniform electronic legal material act
S.E.A. 131, P.L. 11 Effective: July 1, 2022 Implements the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act, which establishes a process for certain legal materials stored electronically to be: (1) designated as official; (2) authenticated; (3) preserved; and (4) made available to the public. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2022/bills/senate/131 … [Read more...] about Uniform electronic legal material act
Prosecuting attorneys
S.E.A. 148, P.L. 55 Effective: July 1, 2022 Permits a prosecuting attorney to purchase a crime insurance policy instead of executing a surety bond. Renames the drug prosecution fund as the substance abuse prosecution fund. Broadens the types of expenses a county auditor shall pay the prosecuting attorney in connection with a criminal case. Allows a prosecuting attorney to … [Read more...] about Prosecuting attorneys